Manor Park Community Association

Native plant gardening spreading like seeds on the wind
Christina Keys outlines the Manor Park Community Association's efforts in promoting native plant gardens
The Manor Park Community Association Environmental Sustainability Committee was busy this past summer creating new native plant gardens in Manor… Continue reading “Native plant gardening spreading like seeds on the wind”

MPCA’s open letter to federal minister of the environment
Community association responds to minister’s comment on new roadway construction in light of ongoing technical tests for new interprovinical bridge
(Editor’s note: On October 25, the Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) sent the following letter via email to federal Minister… Continue reading “MPCA’s open letter to federal minister of the environment”

Community hot topics
Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) President Natalie Belovic sums up city issues affecting the community
Hello friends and neighbours. The year 2023 is winding down and snow is certainly soon to arrive. It’s gloomy today… Continue reading “Community hot topics”

‘It’s not invasive in my yard’: How invasive plant species harm biodiversity
Chronicle gardening columnist Christina Keys explains the impact of invasive plant species on the surrounding ecosystem
Periwinkle, creeping bellflower, day lily, lily of the valley, goutweed, common buckthorn, and Siberian squill are among the invasive plants… Continue reading “‘It’s not invasive in my yard’: How invasive plant species harm biodiversity”

A round-up of local hot topics
Manor Park Community Association President Natalie Belovic sums up city issues affecting the community
As I write my column, I’m enjoying the hot summer-like weather we are being blessed with for this time of… Continue reading “A round-up of local hot topics”

The city needs to prioritize transportation and housing through investment
Manor Park Community Association (MPCA) President Natalie Belovic's overview of community issues
There’s a big elephant in the room! The City of Ottawa has been busy redoing their big policy guidelines for… Continue reading “The city needs to prioritize transportation and housing through investment”

Curb your (gardening) enthusiasm
Did you have damage to your lawn from this winter’s snow removal? An alternative to repairing the lawn is to… Continue reading “Curb your (gardening) enthusiasm”