Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre

For over 35 years the Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre (OCWC) 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.

As a registered charity we depend on contributions from people like you!

How Do We Do It?

Programming
Watch to learn about OCWC's programming, including tree planting, tree protection, flow device initiatives, community presentations, school workshops, and nature discovery workshops!

Restoring an 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:

What's New

UPDATE: Wildlife Strategy Working Group

Read our latest letter to Mayor Sutcliffe and City Councillors expressing concern about the limited scope of the City’s proposed Working Group.

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Wildlife Strategy Review

Discover our work on Ottawa's Wildlife Strategy, including key updates and our role in advocating for sustainable solutions.

Wildlife Strategy

Read Our Latest Op-Ed

Read about the recent unnecessary and inhumane relocation of a young bear in Ottawa, featured in the Ottawa Citizen.

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Celebrating Best Practices

Check out our blog post about how the Rouge National Urban Park is successfully fostering coexistence with wildlife through the use of flow devices.

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Our Latest Newsletter
Read about the victory for Ottawa's wildlife, our Education Program, and much more!

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Anita Vandenbeld, MP of Ottawa West-Nepean spoke in the House of Commons, acknowledging the restoration of the important Urban Wetland Complex on the Carling Campus. This successful project is an example of what can happen when the community works closely with government to protect the environment and fight climate change.

TAKE A LOOK

Let's Chat Wildlife

Beavers

Coexisting with Beavers - With the use of flow devices, people can live alongside beavers without conflict. Learn more about the benefits of beavers and wetlands.

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Bats

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!

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