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

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Our Fall Newsletter just dropped!
Read about the news Children's Lending Library,  our work on behalf of a progressive Wildlife Strategy in Ottawa, our Education Program, and so much more!
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City of Ottawa
Wildlife Strategy Review
OCWC’s Submission – Position Papers on those elements that the Centre, together with environmental and community organizations, identified in a letter to Mayor and Councillors in May 2023 as central to a modern Wildlife Strategy based on coexistence.
​The Papers provide background on these key elements along with recommendations for their implementation.
​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.

Let's Chat Wildlife

Beavers

With the use of flow devices, people can live alongside beavers without conflict. Take a look at OCWC's open letter to the City of Ottawa regarding their management of beaver conflict sites.

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!

Coyotes

Coyotes are common to see around the Ottawa region—check out these informational pages on living in coexistence with these creatures.
Download 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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The Ottawa-Carleton Wildlife Centre is a registered Canadian charity (#13224-0284-RR0001). Click here to make a tax-deductible donation.