WELCOME TO THE ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE!
Celebrate World Environment Day June 5
Get to Know our Neighbourhood Trees: Celebrate Environment Week by identifying the trees in your front yard and labeling the trees for others to enjoy.
HOW? Write the type of tree in chalk on the sidewalk in front of your house. Or download THIS TEMPLATE to make a sign for your yard. Use a stick or clothes hanger to hold the sign and “plant” the sign by your tree. (Please don't staple or nail the sign to the tree.)
Take a selfie with your tree and share through Twitter, Instagram or Facebook and tag @CHNAOttawa and #CHNAOttawa/Tree.
Then, take a walk and check out other trees around our neighbourhood. Discover the diversity of nature right here in our front yards!
HOW? Write the type of tree in chalk on the sidewalk in front of your house. Or download THIS TEMPLATE to make a sign for your yard. Use a stick or clothes hanger to hold the sign and “plant” the sign by your tree. (Please don't staple or nail the sign to the tree.)
Take a selfie with your tree and share through Twitter, Instagram or Facebook and tag @CHNAOttawa and #CHNAOttawa/Tree.
Then, take a walk and check out other trees around our neighbourhood. Discover the diversity of nature right here in our front yards!
Priorities for 2020
- Conduct a neighbourhood tree inventory to learn more about the health and diversity of our trees and develop a succession plan
- Offer learning opportunities about wildlife-friendly gardening and native plant gardening
- Celebrate and learn more about the nature in our neighbourhood and how to support it
Interested in helping?
Contact environment@chnaottawa.ca if you would like to join us at a monthly committee meeting or help us with a specific project.
Nature in our Neighbourhood
Observe, Learn & Share! Learn to identify species in our neighbourhood and share your wildlife, tree and plant observations using the bilingual iNaturalist app.
Check out recent sightings and observations in the CHNA area below
Check out recent sightings and observations in the CHNA area below
- Who are our superstar nature observers?
- What fascinating wildlife is in our ‘hood?
- How does the diversity of nature in our neighbourhood compare to other areas in Ottawa?
"Greening our Community" - Survey Results
In the spring of 2019, we surveyed our members to learn more about neighbourhood interests and priorities. Thank you to everyone who responded (66 people)! You told us that:
The top 3 issues of concern are:
The top 3 topics neighbours would like to learn more about are:
The top 3 greening projects neighbours would like to see:
The top 3 issues of concern are:
- Loss of green space and habitat for nature, Climate change and Loss of species and biodiversity
The top 3 topics neighbours would like to learn more about are:
- Native plant gardening, Wildlife-friendly gardening and Sustainable Lawns and landscaping
The top 3 greening projects neighbours would like to see:
- Trees & urban forest conservation, Wildlife conservation and Home energy conservation