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...

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...

Nature-themed Little Library to open Sat April 20.

Please join the Friends of Carlington and Hampton Park this Saturday, April 20, 2024 between 10:00 and 1:00 pm for Earth Day at Hampton Park. They are opening their nature-themed little library, called The Hampton Nature Nook / Le Coin écolo d’Hampton, followed...

Survey for Ottawa’s Tree Planting Strategy

The City has launched the Engage Ottawa site for the Tree Planting Strategy and the first consultation piece, a survey on tree planting programs. What is the Tree Planting Strategy? The Tree Planting Strategy is the feature project of Ottawa’s Urban Forest Management...

Buy a rain barrel from a local fundraiser

Consider buying a rain barrel from a local rain barrel fundraiser! You can support local groups in raising money for a good cause while at the same time improving how stormwater is managed around your home. By installing a rain barrel, you help prevent harmful runoff...

Fall Cleaning the Capital was a success!

There was beautiful weather for the Cleaning the Capital event in Carlington this past October 14. Thank you to all who participated in this year’s clean-up. The CCA bought some long-handled garbage grabbers, which were useful. It was commented that this year is...