Earth Day – Cleaning the Capital **New Date – April 27**
Golden Fries Parking Lot 6505 Jeanne D'Arc Blvd N, Ottawa, ON, CanadaThe Convent Glen Orléans Wood Community Association’s Environment Committee is having a ‘Cleaning the Capital’ event on Saturday, April 26th Sunday April 27 (rain day) to celebrate Earth Day! Each spring and fall, residents across the Ottawa area volunteer to clean and beautify their neighbourhoods as part of the ‘Cleaning the Capital’ Program. Since 1994, …
Pedal and Play Kickoff – Convent Glen North
Voyageurs Catholic Elementary School 6030 Voyageur Dr, Orléans, ON, Canada**April 27 Update – 8:30 AM** - It appears we're destined to experience rapidly-changing weather between 10-12 this morning, while the afternoon looks like a beautiful spring day with no rain. We will absolutely be out there at 10 AM with fun stuff to give out, and a snack for the kids, but we'll also …
Pedal and Play – Sunday, May 4
Our first real ride will be just a quick one to make sure everyone is good to travel. You're welcome to meet the group at Voyageur Park around 1:45 PM. Start from des Voyageurs School around 1:30 PM.End at Voyageur Park (1:45 PM)(350 m ride)
Strong Towns Ottawa – Spring Orleans Meetup
The Bad Alibi 5935 Jeanne D'Arc Blvd S, Orléans, CanadaStrong Towns Ottawa focuses on making fiscally strong places that are self-sustaining, resilient, and nice to live in. Together, we can make a difference in the city we love. Join the local Strong Towns conversation in Ottawa! This is our first east-end hosted social gathering, RSVP is totally optional, just show up, have some drinks/food, …
Pedal and Play – Saturday, May 10
Going a little further on our second ride. You're welcome to meet the group at Hiawatha Park around 1:50 PM. Start from des Voyageurs School around 1:30 PM.End at Hiawatha Park (1:50 PM)(700 m ride)
Canceled Pedal and Play – Monday, May 19
Since we will likely not gather a huge crowd on a long weekend (and most of the weekend looks like rain anyhow), we'll plan for something a little different on the holiday Monday, May 19 at 10:00 AM. Meet at the playground near des Voyageurs school, where the kids can do laps of the park, …
Stage 2 LRT Info Session
The Stage 2 LRT project is in its final stretch of construction. Join us for a virtual information session next month to hear the latest updates, learn about upcoming impacts, and get your questions answered. More info TBD
St. Matthew High School Book Drive
St. Matthew Catholic High School 6550 Bilberry Drive, Orléans, ON, CanadaThis spring, our club is organizing a school-wide book drive fundraiser, and we are extending the opportunity to support this cause to members of our wider community. We are collecting new or gently used books, with a special focus on children's books, board books for infants, French novels, and books that reflect cultural diversity—titles that …
Community Clothing Swap
Terry Fox Elementary School 6400 Jeanne D'Arc Blvd N, Orléans, ON, CanadaThe CGOWCA Environment Committee is having a free clothing swap! We will promptly pick up clean: To arrange drop-off/pick-up ahead of the event: [email protected]. Leftover items will be donated to local support organizations.
Pedal and Play – Sunday, May 25 at 10 AM
There is a chance it will still be rainy and cold on Sunday, but we'll tentatively try to get out and give it a try. I'd like to have the same game plan as last week's (also cancelled) ride, ie. stick close to Father Richard Ward park, to give the kids a chance to practice …
Bird Walk at Petrie Island (Walk #1 – 9:00 AM)
Petrie Island End of Tweddle Road, Ottawa, ON, CanadaJoin the Environment Committee and Bird Friendly Ottawa for a morning discussion and a guided bird identifying walk on Petrie Island! Space is limited and only open to those who have registered. Please bring reusable water bottles and binoculars. This is Walk #1 of 3 planned for May 31st: Bird Walk with Bird Friendly Ottawa. …