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Debra Huron reports on a failed court case about a distinctive tree on Daniel Avenue.
http://www.champlainoaks.com/2014/04/court-case-sucked-into-black-hole/
Category: Environment
Wildlife Speaker Series – April 11
From: Andrew.Hickey@ottawa.ca
Subject: Wildlife Speaker Series – April 11
Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2014 16:52:49 +0000
Are you curious about those critters in your backyard?
Why not attend the Wildlife Speakers Series on April 11, 7 p.m. at City Hall?
At 6 p.m. there will be a Pre-Show Expo, featuring nature/environment displays and a nature slide show
http://ourkitchissippi.ca/news/interested-in-backyard-biodiversity-speakers-series-april-11-7-p-m/
Health event at U of Ottawa
Titled Sick of Climate Change? Local Health Impacts in a Warming World Ecology Ottawa and the U of O Centre on Governance is organizing a panel discussion with experts from Ottawa’s local health community plus speakers of international stature. At issue – how is climate change hurting Ottawans’ health?
Please register to attend here
Hear from:
- Sir Michael Marmot, Chair, World Health Organization Commission on the Social Determinants of Health
- Councillor Diane Holmes, Chair, Ottawa Board of Health
- Dr. Rosamund Lewis, Associate Medical Officer of Health, City of Ottawa
- Frank Welsh, Director of Policy, Canadian Public Health Association
- Dr. Curtis Lavoie, Emergency Physician, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
- Alice Hutton, former Community Health Planner, Centretown Community Health Centre
- Prof. Matthew Paterson, University of Ottawa School of Political Studies, and lead author, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The session will include both audience Q&A and breakout discussion sessions. It takes place from 7pm to 9pm.
Please register to attend here
Ottawa Election 2014 – What’s important to you?
2014 is an election year and your vote will help decide who leads our city into the future, so please take a moment to let us know what is important to you by taking a quick election survey.
Your answers will help guide our work over the coming year.
October’s election will help determine whether or not our city enjoys
- affordable and convenient public transit
- walkable and bike-safe communities
- clean rivers
- a healthy urban forest
- clean energy options to break our oil dependence, doing our share to fight climate change
Ecology Ottawa will be working with like-minded people across the city to encourage candidates to show environmental leadership and your feedback will help guide our work. We’ll be looking for politicians who take strong positions for a sustainable city.
Please take a few moments to answer eight questions about your local environmental priorities. We’ll keep you up to date on the issues you care about most.
Sincerely
Graham Saul
Ecology Ottawa, Executive Director
Wildlife Speaker Series #1 – February 28
On Friday February 28th, the City of Ottawa will be holding its first of four Wildlife Speaker Series sessions. Dr. Stan Gehrt, world renowned wildlife ecologist from Ohio State University, will provide insight on how people in urban and rural developments can coexist with coyotes. Dr. Gehrt will share his extensive knowledge and experience to provide a better understanding of coyotes, including how and why they live in settled areas. He will also show how residents can avoid problems with coyotes, such as taking preventative measures around their properties. In addition to the presentation at 7pm, information booths will also be on-hand for residents to acquire more information on Ottawa’s wildlife and natural environment. These booths will be on display from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. For further information please visit Ottawa.ca.
City of Ottawa Wildlife Speaker Series
Session #1 – Coyotes
Friday February 28th, 2014
7pm (information booths will be open from 6pm-9pm)
Ben Franklin Place
101 Centrepointe Drive, Ottawa
2014-02-06Wildlife01-Poster.pdf
From: Audrey.Bond@ottawa.ca
Sent: 19/02/2014 2:01:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time
Subj: PLEASE SHARE: Wildlife Speaker Series – Session#1 – February 28th
Great News: The first City of Ottawa Wildlife Speaker Series Session is just over a week away!
On Friday February 28th, 2014 at Ben Franklin Place, the City of Ottawa will be holding its first of four Wildlife Speaker Series sessions. Dr. Stan Gehrt, world renowned wildlife ecologist from Ohio State University, will provide insight on how people in urban and rural developments can coexist with coyotes.
In addition to the presentation at 7pm, information booths will also be on-hand for residents to acquire more information on Ottawa’s wildlife and natural environment. These booths will be on display from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
The City will hold three more events in the Wildlife Speakers’ Series this year. The series is intended to increase residents’ knowledge and appreciation of wildlife and promote coexistence through understanding and respect.
To help us spread the word to interested residents, we would greatly appreciate if you could let them know about this opportunity – in your newsletters, in tweets, by email.
Here are a few communication tools to assist in this promotion:
- A short prepared message (above) directing people to Ottawa.ca for further information
- A poster with details– can be circulated with emails or printed out (attached)
- The Public Service Announcement from February 13th
- We also have postcards, please let us know if you would like us to send you some
Thank you for helping us get the word out to those that may be interested in this fun and informative evening.
Audrey Bond
Planning and Growth Management Department / Services de l’urbanisme et de la gestion de la croissance
Policy Development and Urban Design / Direction de l’élaboration de politiques et de l’esthétique urbaine
110 Laurier Avenue, 4th Floor.
Ottawa K1P 1J1
613-580-2424 ext. 27904
Fieldhouse Oak and Historical Timeline Installation Follow-up
On December 21st 2013, we had the unveiling of two city of Ottawa sponsored monuments at the fieldhouse. The unveiling was attended by numerous residents, Cowley family members, councillor Katherine Hobbs and MPP Yasir Naqvi.
Just to follow up on the unveiling event (see previous post), we have a few photos, videos and articles to mention.
The Champlain Oaks web site has several articles on the production of the oak tree slice, and a little write-up about the event. They also point out a larger article that describes the event and background story by Steph Willems and published by Ottawa Community News.
A slice of an oak tree cut down for house development was preserved and the rings labelled with key dates. It’s now on display outside the fieldhouse in a custom case, with the addition of two new park benches you can sit on while admiring it.
Inside the fieldhouse, the timeline of neighbourhood history (enhanced with photos and museum grade professional text in both languages) was mounted on the wall.
Here are some of the people responsible for getting it done (see Katherine Hobb’s full speech for the full list), from left to right: Mark and Brian (builders), Katherine Hobbs (city councillor), Yasir Naqvi (MPP), Daniel Buckles and Debra Huron (community organizers).
We also have videos of the unveiling:
You can also view the whole ceremony and speeches in 20131221-tree-whole.mp4 and 20131221-timeline-whole.mp4 Sorry about the clattering noise, due to a camera microphone malfunction. A high definition 720p version exists, but was too big to post here.
Pipeline Wine & Cheese January 20 2014
Are you concerned about the planned tar sands oil pipeline that would run inside Ottawa city limits and cross the Rideau River?
If so YOU’RE INVITED to a friendly social event Jwhere our elected officials from all three levels of government will be available to chat and will each say a few words about the pipeline.
It takes place January 20th at 7pm Charles Hodgson’s home here in Champlain Park. Ottawa City Councillor Katherine Hobbs; Ontario Minister of Labour Yasir Naqvi; and Member of Parliament for Ottawa Center Paul Dewar will all be in attendance.
Attendance limited to 40 residents of Kitchissippi ward. Please RSVP here.
Don’t miss the unveiling of indoor and outdoor installations at fieldhouse
Please mark your calendars for an exciting community event
When : Saturday Dec. 21, 2013
Time: 11 a.m. to Noon
Where: Champlain Park Fieldhouse
Plan to be part of the unveiling of two installations that celebrate the links between trees and people in Champlain Park.
All are welcome!
City Councillor, Katherine Hobbs will be on hand to unveil an outdoor installation and an indoor display.
Family fun! Hot drinks and food! Art projects!
Put yourself on a timeline of residents in the ‘hood!
See the attached PDF poster and spread the word.
Sponsors: Champlain Oaks Project http://www.champlainoaks.com/
and Champlain Park Community Association (CPCA)
All are Welcome! National Tree Day in the Park
Wednesday September 25th, is National Tree Day
Here is the announcement for an early evening event planned for Champlain Park to celebrate our bur oaks, their acorns, and the trees’ links to social history.
Please see The Champlain Oaks Project for more details:
This event will only occur if we have clear skies on Wednesday since it is planned as an OUTDOOR event and we do not have access to the fieldhouse.
All are welcome! We will have hot drinks, including hot chocolate, on hand. And we are lining up some special guests from outside the neighbourhood.
Upcoming Green Homes Showcase
The Green Homes Showcase – opening the doors of unique “green” Ottawa homes to the public – is taking place on September 28th, 2013 from 12 to 4 PM at exclusive locations all across Ottawa. The ten featured homes highlight the latest green technologies and upgrades to increase home comfort and durability, sustainability and resale value.
Examples include:
- Passive solar design
- Solar heated pools
- Geothermal systems
- Sustainable flooring, cabinets, and countertops
- Solar blinds and screens
- LED lighting
- Insulation and air sealing
- Fibreglass windows
- HRVs and tankless water heaters
Attendees will be guided through the green renovations in each home and also have the unique opportunity to speak directly to homeowners, energy advisors, building professionals and contractors.
From 160 year old farm houses near Kemptville to infill developments in Hintonburg, The Green Homes Showcase has something for everyone.
Best of all, the event is free and gives participants access to 10 unique homes and dozens of professionals in one day.
Date: Saturday, September 28 2013
Time: From 12 PM to 4 PM
Greenhouse Locations: Google map
Visit www.envirocentre.ca/greenhomes for more information and an overview of Showcase stops
Contact:
Rabita Sharfuddin,
Program Assistant, Summer Student
rabita.sharfuddin@envirocentre.ca
613-656-0100 ex 124
envirocentre.ca
enviroboutique 366 Rideau Street, Ottawa K1N 5Y8
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