A Second Little Seed Library for Carlington

A Seed Library works on the same principal as a Little Library, except instead of exchanging books, you exchange seeds. Take some, leave some. This Little Seed Library does not have an online list as the first Seed Llibrary on Raven does. It’s located at 1500...

Fletcher Wildlife Garden’s Online Sale of Native Plants is now open

The Fletcher Wildlife Garden is a demonstration garden within the Experimental Farm that encourages wildlife-friendly habitats and garden, and emphasizes the use of plants native to the Ottawa area. They have opened up their online sale of native plants for 2025. How...

Carlington Plant, Seed and Neighbourhood Yard Sale: Sat. May 31, 2025

Yes, they are here again — the CCA Plant and Seed Sale at W.E. Gowling School (250 Anna Avenue) and the Carlington Neighbourhood Yard Sale. Plant and Seed Sale: Donations of plants and seeds are very welcome! Plants and seeds should be dropped off the morning...

Cleaning the Capital Carlington: April 15 to May 31, 2025

It’s time once again to clean up Carlington’s and neighbouring community’s parks and green areas. Cleaning the Capital kits will be dropped off at each location. You should also bring your trash grabbers and make sure that your gloves are strong...

March 2025 Edition of Carlington Hampton Park News now available

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): March 2025 To sign up for the newsletters, and...

Second Annual Carlington Seed Exchange: Monday, March 17, 2025

Why a seed exchange? It’s a great way for gardeners to pass along their favourite plants, flowers and vegetables to their neighbours. And, as more and more people want to introduce native plants to their properties to help local pollinators, they need access to...