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October 2021 Newsletter

Participate in Ecology Ottawa’s Fall Bioblitz Join us this long weekend, October 8th to 11th, for our second fall bioblitz! What is a Bioblitz? It’s a community event that highlights the importance of citizen-science, where the effort is to record as many species possible. The goal is to collect as many natural observations as you …

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September 2021 Newsletter

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Annual General Meeting for the Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association Please join us virtually on Monday, September 27th at 7pm for the Annual General Meeting (AGM). On the agenda: A presentation from the LRT Stage 2 teamAn overview of the Community Association’s activities and finances over the past yearThe election of our board members …

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Summer 2021 Newsletter

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Ecology Ottawa’s Summer Bioblitz What is a Summer Bioblitz? Ecology Ottawa’s Summer Bioblitz is a 3-day event that challenges you to get outside and explore your nearby surroundings for all kinds of wildlife. Participants will document their observations on iNaturalist, a mobile and web app that allows users to document all the nature they encounter. …

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June 2021 Newsletter

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Send us your garden photos Over the course of the last year, many folks spent more time in the garden. Since the lockdown has prevented garden parties, we want to have an online showcase of garden pictures. Whether you are growing flowers for beauty, food for the table or a natural spot for nature’s creatures, …

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May 2021 Newsletter

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Get Your Bike Ready for the Season Guest Author: Gary Bradshaw Has your favourite bike been sitting neglected in the basement or garage throughout the winter months?  Going through this easy eight step tune-up will not only ensure your bike functions smoothly but will prevent any unnecessary wear and tear on your components. Wash your …

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April 2021 Newsletter

Cleaning the Capital [from City of Ottawa] Early bird registration started on  March 15th. Let’s get cleaning! Register your cleanup project for the 2021 Cleaning the Capital spring campaign by May 15th.  When the project is completed, provide your feedback with the online Cleanup Report by May 31st. Join the thousands of community volunteers to …

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March 2021 Newsletter

Income Tax Season The end of February marks the time of year when most of us start to think about filing our annual income tax returns.  More and more often, government benefits and social programs are only accessible to those who file income tax. 211’s provincial blog talks about benefits accessible to low income …

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February 2021 Newsletter

This month’s newsletter sponsored by Myers Orléans Nissan and Myers Orléans Chev Buick GMC St Moritz Community Rink Many community members have been enjoying the outdoor rink off of St Moritz Drive that is maintained by a dedicated group of volunteers.  We have some important kudos and thank yous related to the rink.  Several local …

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