Mar 6, 2026
Trees do more than beautify our neighbourhoods – they help clean our air, store carbon, manage rainwater, and cool our city. With nearly 40% of Ottawa’s urban land privately owned, residents play a key role in growing our tree canopy. The City of Ottawa’s Plant...
Feb 7, 2026
Every year the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm (FCEF) partner with the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton (MGOC) to offer timely and informative presentations. The theme of the 2026 lecture series is Inspired Gardening – Growing Food. There are five lectures...
Jan 23, 2026
Please join the Friends of Hampton and Carlington Woods for a look back at what this group of volunteers accomplished in 2025 and what’s in store for 2026. If you cannot attend on Tuesday, but have some questions, send them to carlingtonhampton@gmail.com and...
Jan 7, 2026
The Carlington Hampton Park Newsletter is brought to you by the Friends of Carlington Park and the Friends of Hampton Park, who work to protect and improve these two urban forests. Click here to view the newletter (PDF): December 2025 To sign up for the newsletters,...
Dec 3, 2025
Back for its sixth year is our beloved annual Merry and Bright tree decorating event. Starting today, raid your craft cupboard and recycling bin and create a beautiful decoration to adorn the CCA’s Merry and Bright trees in one of Carlington’s beautiful...
Oct 24, 2025
Several months have passed since Mayor Sutcliffe made the announcement about the City’s contribution to the renovations at the Alexander Community Centre. It may not be the “shovel in the ground” that we are all looking forward to, but the big sign...
