Upcoming Events
Learn more about the work of the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands at the following upcoming community events:
Wetlands: Mother Nature’s Kidneys
A Community Forum hosted by the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 – Earth Day from 7 PM – 9:30 PM
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 2 Mulkins Street, Stittsville
This is the first in a series of annual community forums to raise awareness of the importance of wetlands and the significance of our collective efforts in ensuring their survival – for those species that call them home, for ourselves, and for future generations.
Guest Speakers include:
• Chief Doreen Davis, Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation
• Sarah Hasenack, Ontario Nature's Conservation Campaigns Coordinator
• Koreen Millard, Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies, Carleton University
• Nick Stow, Program Manager (A), Natural Systems, City of Ottawa
• Sommer Casgrain-Robertson, General Manager, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Attend in person or watch the Livestream! Pre-registration will be required. Watch for further details!
Our sincerest thanks to Stittsville Councillor Glen Gower for his support through the Stittsville Community Micro-Grant program and to St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church for the provision of their facilities.
National Wildlife Week
April 6 -12, 2025
In 1947, the Canadian Government declared the week of April 10 as National Wildlife Week to encourage Canadians to actively contribute to wildlife conservation and their habitats. This week was established to commemorate the birthday of the late Jack Miner on April 10. Miner was one of the pioneering conservationists who identified the migratory routes of North American bird species. He was also renowned for his efforts in saving the Canadian Goose from the brink of extinction.
During National Wildlife Week (April 6-12), we invite you to learn more about our Canadian wildlife. Join experts from the Canadian Wildlife Federation as they share information about some of Canada’s most intriguing migratory species and provide guidance on how you can support wildlife conservation and preserve our natural heritage through actions at home and within your community.
Mark your calendar and join us in working together to protect wildlife and their habitats.
Learn more here:
https://cwf-fcf.org/en/explore/national-wildlife-week/index-2025.html
https://cwf-fcf.org/en/explore/do-more/
Our friends at Ontario Nature have two ribbet-ing free webinars happening this month:
Staying Afloat: Tips and Tools for Community Engagement in Wetland Conservation
On Thursday, March 20 learn about Ontario Nature’s new Wetlands StoryMap, a new report on Wetland Conservation for Local Planning Authorities, and more!
Opportunities for Expanding Protected Areas in Ontario
On Wednesday, March 26 learn about the policy and legal options available for protecting land in Ontario. Learn what you can do to join our efforts in urging the provincial government to expand protected areas in collaboration with Indigenous communities.
What is World Wetlands Day?
Sunday, February 2, 2025 from 1 P.M. – 4 P.M.
In celebration of World Wetlands Day, the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands will be attending the Stittsville TrailFest on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 1 P.M. – 4 P.M. at the CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn, 1500 Shea Road, Stittsville.
Come out to learn more about our work!
The Stittsville TrailFest is being hosted by a new group of community volunteers who are working to establish a winter trail network in Stittsville.
Get Involved – Become a Friend!
We are growing and we need your help! Together, we will be the voice to protect, restore, regenerate, and rewild our wetlands.