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. […]
POLLINATORS – Monarch Butterflies
We love our pollinators! Pollinators play key key roles in each terrestrial ecosystem they call home. Assuring that our flowering plants get fertilized to continue to produce seeds each year. One pollinator that is especially exceptional is the Monarch Butterfly. We are lucky enough to see this beautiful pollinator at our base of operations at the Just Food Community Farm. […]
August Newsletter
Thank you for attending our AGM! Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM last week in-person or virtually! It was a great evening with beautiful weather, with informative tours of our latest projects and delicious food sourced from the Just Food Farm! We took this opportunity to reflect on this past year and we’re so proud of the growth […]
Urban Heat Island Effect – Interactive Tool
Ottawa experienced yet another heat warning at the end of July, we are experiencing heat waves with increasing frequency and intensity due to climate change. Knowing where heat islands are in our cities — and who lives in them — becomes a crucial public health issue. The urban heat island effect occurs because the closely packed buildings and paved surfaces […]