What's New

Thank you to the Robert and Sheila Whyte Fund- OCF

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The Centre is pleased to acknowledge support from the Robert and Sheila Whyte Fund- Ottawa Community Foundation.  The gift will be used for the enhancement of our Nature Discovery Workshops, connecting children to nature.​
 Beaver Rescue!

Spring 2022 Newsletter

City of Ottawa Needs to Stop Trapping Beavers
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For over 35 years the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre has been working on behalf of wildlife. We are committed to educating people about wildlife and helping to foster an appreciation for the natural world and the important role all species play in a healthy ecosystem. 
If we are to succeed in responding to the significant environmental challenges we are facing as a society, humans have to recognize we are a part of nature and not simply an outside observer of it. Each of us has the opportunity to help conserve nature, starting in our own backyard.

Thanks to the Ottawa Community Foundation

Help Wildlife In Need

Donate Now Through CanadaHelps.org!
As a registered charity we depend on contributions from people like you!

Thanks to the
Blattel Family Fund

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The Centre is pleased to acknowledge support from the Blattel Family Fund - Ottawa Community Foundation.  The gift will be used for the Centre's Lending Library, which provides equipment and resources to connect children to nature.​

What We Do

Programming
​Watch to learn about OCWC's programming, including tree planting, tree protection, and flow device initiatives, and our community presentations, school workshops, and nature discovery workshops!
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Coexisting With Coyotes 
​Tips & Info
Restoring Urban Wetland
OCWC has been working with Public Services and Procurement Canada, National Capital Commission and the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority on the restoration of a valuable urban wetland. Watch a CBC news story about this exciting project:

TD Friends of the Environment Foundation -
Helps Families Explore Nature 

Explore Nature Near You 

Thanks to TD Park People funding, many community members enjoyed our 'Explore Nature Near You' event at Andrew Haydon Park. View  some of the favourite nature moments here.

OCWC Blog

Here, you'll find updates about our latest events, partnerships, and announcements! 
Anita Utas raises awareness “about the plight of our beautiful wildlife and helps the organizations that protect them.” 
Read more
Check out our latest Newsletter!

Lids Off for Wildlife

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You can help keep wildlife safe! Print off the poster and ask local
restaurants, coffee shops, and community centres to display it.

If you can't use a reusable cup, make sure to remove and cut your lid, wash and flatten the cup, pick up any litter you see around trash cans and in public spaces, and spread the word to help Ottawa's urban wildlife!

​A bilingual poster is available here.

​Importance of Bats

Here at the OCWC, we want to help people of all ages better understand and appreciate wildlife and to protect wildlife and their habitat, and this includes Ottawa's bat species! 

Bats are critical to insect control and pollination! Download and print our bat poster to share in your community to raise awareness about these amazing animals!

Carling Campus Species

Brochure

Download our free brochure to learn about the wildlife commonly found on the trails around our Centre, located at Carling and Moodie.
Campus Brochure
File Size: 4469 kb
File Type: pdf
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Animal of the Month 

​Meet some of Ottawa's common urban wildlife by using our self-developed animal fact posters, featuring animals who were rehabilitated at the OCWC! These free posters are great for classrooms case studies and lesson plans, community groups, and individuals who want to learn more about native species in our area and how to live in harmony with them. When we understand each species' needs and behaviour, we can work to better co-exist with them.

Check back each month for a new poster! To print, click here.

    Get Connected with the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre!

The Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre is a registered Canadian charity (#13224-0284-RR0001). Click here to make a tax-deductible donation.