Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre
Nature... Discover, Enjoy, Protect
Nature... Discover, Enjoy, Protect
For over 30 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.
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.
What's New
Explore Nature Near You - July 4-5th, 2020
Explore Andrew Haydon Park with the OCWC's free activity booklet! Download the booklet here, and make sure to submit your nature observations for a chance to win binoculars and a field guide!
Funding from TD Parks People |
Help Wildlife In Need
As a registered charity we depend on contributions from people like you!
All donations are directed to the Centre’s Education Programs to help people better understand, respect, and coexist with wildlife.  New Blog!The OCWC is excited to launch our new blog! Here, you'll find updates about our latest events, partnerships, and announcements!
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What We DoOCWC 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:
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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Lids Off for Wildlife campaignYou 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 BatsHere 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 BrochureDownload our free brochure to learn about the wildlife commonly found on the trails around our Centre, located at Carling and Moodie.
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Animal of the MonthMeet 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. | ||
The Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre is a registered Canadian charity (#13224-0284-RR0001). Click here to make a tax-deductible donation.