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Snow Geese on the Way to Breeding sites

This spring, the first migratory snow geese just appeared near Ottawa. We expect that the mass migration will start in early April. We plan to go to some such places in the Cobbs Lake Creek area, known as a stopover for snow geese during spring migration. We hope to see not only snow geese but other interesting bird species, including other geese species, birds of prey, ducks, gulls, and passerines. If we'll be lucky, we'll be able to see even sandhill cranes.

$10.00 – $30.00

Exploring High Lonesome Reserve in Spring

This is an excursion for everyone who wants to learn more about nature in the Ottawa River Valley in a small nature reserve located near the town of Pakenham. There are many well-marked trails in the reserve, crossing different types of natural forest ecosystems. We will try to follow several trails to cover areas of forest and wetlands, exploring fauna and flora of the nature reserve.

$10.00 – $30.00

Night Creatures in the Gatineau Park

This is a guided hike to explore Gatineau Park in the evening time for those who are interested to know more about dwellers of the forests and wetlands, tiny creatures that just woke up after hibernation, and nocturnal bird species.

$10.00 – $30.00

Excursion to Waterfall and Escarpment in Gatineau Park

Gatineau Park is an amazing place to explore at any age.  We select the simple trail this time, which should be interesting for kids and parents. If we'll be lucky, we'll have a chance to see some interesting birds, salamanders, and frogs near the trail.

$10.00 – $30.00

Night creatures in Gatineau Park

This is a guided hike to explore Gatineau Park in the evening time for those who are interested to know more about dwellers of the forests and wetlands, tiny creatures, that just recently woke up after winter hibernation, and nocturnal bird species.

$10.00 – $30.00

Mud Lake: Turtles and Birds in the Spring Time

We’ll explore the area near Ottawa River and around Mud Lake to enjoy the blooming season of first Trout Lilies and other spring flowers, we’ll walk around the lake that to observe amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, inhabiting the urban area in spring or just passing this area on their way to summer breeding places in the tundra and boreal forests of Canada.

Excursion to Forêt-la-Blanche Ecological Reserve

This is a guided hike for nature enthusiasts. We’ll walk on the wooden trails with fascinating views of the wetlands. We'll discover the variety of plant and animal species inhabiting different types of ecosystems in forests and wetlands.

$15.00 – $35.00

Guided Hike in the area around Almonte, Ottawa Valley

We invite nature enthusiasts to join us to explore several natural areas around Almonte. We hope to visit several types of habitats, including forest, agricultural and open ecosystems.

$10.00 – $30.00

Guided hike to Dewberry Trail and Mer Bleue Bog

If you are interested to know more about plants and animals in spring, join our hike on Sunday, May 14 at 9 am. We meet at the Parking on Dolman Ridge Rd. of Ottawa Greenbelt.

$10.00 – $30.00

Geology & Fossil Trail, Eganville Area

We are planning a trip to one of the most interesting places in the Ottawa River Valley. This place is called a Geoheritage Trail Walk (where you can see not only geological but also fossil artifacts of the Ordovician period). We will start our hike at the Bonnechere Museum, in the town of Eganville, where we'll have a chance to know about the geological history of Ottawa Valley. During our walk along the Geoheritage Trail, we'll pay attention not only to geology and fossils but also to the environment: birds, insects, and plants in the area. 

$10.00 – $30.00

Guided Tour to Purdon Conservation Area

Did you see the most stunning Lady's Slipper in Ottawa Valley? If not, join us for the nature-guided tour to Purdon Conservation Area. At the end of June, the time of blooming for one of the most beautiful and attractive orchids starts. This is a Snowy Lady Slipper orchid. In Ottawa Valley, the species may be found in several places, but the most expressive is a colony of the Purdon Conservation Area.

$10.00 – $30.00

Camping in Dumoine Area

The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - Ottawa Valley Chapter (CPAWS-OV) has organized an art camp in the area of ZEC Dumoine and Grand Chute in southwestern Quebec. The event will take place between August 2 and 8, but you can come for a day or several days to know more about CPAWS-OV activities and visit several amazing places.

$100.00 – $150.00
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