In the spring, the surrounding forests, meadows, and wetlands around Ottawa and Ottawa Greenbelt are filled with the rustling of wings, singing, and parenting concerns of
By the middle of September, the migration of long-distant migrants is almost over, but in this time many bird species that fly far to the north still continue their way from breeding grounds in tundras and northern taiga to southern regions. At this time we still have the opportunity to spot many interesting migratory bird species in the Ottawa area.
We organize our next guided tour to Purdon Conservation Area with a famous colony of magnificent Showy Lady's Slippers, which usually bloom at the end of June.
This is travel for people who like hiking and nature exploration. First, we'll visit the Eagle Nest area to see the environment from a peak. Later, we'll visit several areas around that to see plants, flowers, fungi, and mushrooms in the forests around.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
