Upcoming Events
iNaturalist Field Training Session on Sunday, May 26, 2024 (Rain or Shine)
The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands are hosting an iNaturalist Field Training Session as part of our effort to learn more about the fragile and ecologically significant Goulbourn Wetland Complex. iNaturalist is an online social network of people sharing biodiversity information to help each other learn about nature.
Owen Clarkin, First Vice President and Chair of the Conservation Committee for the Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club is our Lead Trainer. The Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club was founded in 1863 and incorporated in 1879. The OFNC is Canada’s oldest natural history club. Over 800 members have interests in all aspects of the natural world, from birding to botanizing, investigation to publication, conservation to cooperation.
Registration is Limited to 30 Participants. Register in advance at Eventbrite.ca
Volunteers wanted for Poole Creek Stream Watch Program – Summer 2024
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) will be running a City Stream Watch Program on Poole Creek this summer, and we need YOUR help to complete it! Volunteers will be working closely with experienced staff members, wading up the stream and taking detailed measurements and site characteristics every 100m. No experience or equipment required!
We are looking for volunteers from June to August, typically from 9 am to 2 pm. We make our schedule based on what days volunteers are available to come out, and we do our very best to accommodate everyone’s preferences.
This program offers excellent hands-on and educational experience while giving you a chance to meet new people and give back to nature! If you are interested send an email to kcuddy@mvc.on.ca with your date(s) of availability, shoe size (for hip waders), and phone number.
Did you know?
The headwaters of Poole Creek, which runs through the heart of Stittsville, are found within the Goulbourn Wetland Complex.
An MVCA Volunteer wades in the Poole Creek taking measurements. © MVCA
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