Environment
Gardening for climate resilience
Drought-tolerant species that do not need watering are key, says landscaping specialist
This summer, the Rideau River watershed has suffered from significant heat and lack of rain. While Manor Park’s water supply… Continue reading “Gardening for climate resilience”
Here are Ottawa’s most beautiful plants for butterflies
As an ecological landscaper, I work with beautiful native plants every day. Yet many of Ottawa’s most remarkable native species… Continue reading “Here are Ottawa’s most beautiful plants for butterflies”
Help bring wildlife back to Manor Park: Volunteer with Invasive Species Action Team
Project aims to improve local ecosystems by removing common buckthorn, dog-strangling vine
The Manor Park Community Association Environmental Sustainability Committee is pleased to introduce the Invasive Species Eradication Project. The project will… Continue reading “Help bring wildlife back to Manor Park: Volunteer with Invasive Species Action Team “
Nature groups speak out against Kettle Island bridge
The owner of Kettle Island has said it will do all it can to protect the forested island in the… Continue reading “Nature groups speak out against Kettle Island bridge”
Feds continue push for Kettle Island bridge
Plan already facing stiff opposition at local, neighbourhood levels
An issue that many residents in this area thought had long since been put to bed continues to rear its… Continue reading “Feds continue push for Kettle Island bridge”
Why your trees need a soft landing this spring
We have many keystone trees in Manor Park such as sugar maples and oaks, but too many simply have grass… Continue reading “Why your trees need a soft landing this spring”
Micro-nursery fuels growth in native plants
Sundaura Alford-Purvis became passionate about native plants after adding a few to their small Vanier backyard and watching the dramatic… Continue reading “Micro-nursery fuels growth in native plants”