Our mission is to increase the biodiversity and increase the number of trees planted in the National Capital region while connecting and engaging people to care for these new spaces. We specialize in afforestation on public lands in Ottawa, but also want to empower individuals to transform their spaces. Our base of operations is located in Blackburn Hamlet at the […]
An Introduction to Our Tiny Forest Demonstration Plots
Motivation Let me share with you my perspective on our Tiny Forests Demonstration plots and what prompted our proposal as part of a Tree Canada ‘Treemendous Communities’ grant submission in 2021/2022. We wanted to ‘trial the Miyawaki method of afforestation’, which is a method developed by Professor Miyawaki in Japan. It is applied to creating mini-forests, often referred to as […]
Mid-June 2023 Week in Review
After a spring with record-breaking heat, orange smoky skies, and some planting activities, we find ourselves very busy and motivated. It turns out that the bulk of the effort with urban afforestation is the extensive prep work and ongoing maintenance that occurs ahead of and after the few hours of a tree-planting event. What other activities is our organization doing? […]
“Let’s Move Mountains” Mulching Party
Want a great way to mark the end of August, do something great for the environment, get some outdoor physical exercise, time in nature AND socialize with like-minded folks. Why not join us at Forêt Capitale Forest’s base of operations at the Just Food Community Farm at 2391 Pepin Court this Wednesday, August 31st any time between 4 – 7 […]
Forêt Capitale Forest Events Calendar
Spring and autumn are busy with tree planting events, but we have activities throughout the year, including tours, meetups and opportunities for helping maintain the current list of afforested sites that we help to maintain with the help of dedicated volunteers. Please use the arrow buttons to move backward or forward through the calendar to see past or future events. […]