April 2026
On Easter Saturday, CAFES submitted its feedback to the City of Ottawa on the draft RuralEconomic Development Plan, posted for consultation on Engage Ottawa. Our message, in oneline: it’s great to see the City paying attention to rural issues, and great to…
Ontario’s Bill 98 (Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act, 2026) contains several provisions that would significantly limit what municipalities can do to combat climate change and the impacts of climate change. It is extremely concerning. Here are some of the changes…
CAFES is part of the Mayor’s Roundtable on Environment, an initiative that brings leading community environmental organizations together with the City’s leadership to identify actions on ecology, livability, sustainability, and climate resilience in Ottawa. We’ve participated in several meetings throughout 2025 and…
As many of you know, at the February 2026 Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) meeting, Councillor Wilson Lo of Ward 24 (Barrhaven East) gave notice of a motion that looked to significantly weaken the city’s Tree Protection By-law. Following consultation with…
CAFES is looking for two enthusiastic and organized individuals to join our team for the summer! We have two 9-week positions (with possibility of extension), one starting ideally May 11, 2026 to July 10, 2026 (Early Summer), the second starting ideally June 29, 2026…
Now in its second year, EnviroCentre’s Plant Your Place! program is doubling in size: 2,400 free trees will be distributed to Ottawa residents this spring to help green private properties across the city. Volunteers are needed to help make this possible. Trees…
The NCC is currently tendering offers to develop the forested lot on Canal Woods Terrace, making it available at low or no cost to a developer willing to build a minimum of 40 units. The forest sits between the neighbourhood and Bronson…
CAFES is hosting our fourth annual FREE tree give-away on Saturday May 9 2026, with generous funding support from Trees for Life, and in partnership with the Bridlewood, Convent Glen Orleans Wood, and the Mechanicsville Community Associations – just in time for Mother’s…
Mark your calendars for the Great Glebe Garage Sale on Saturday, May 23 – CAFES will be holding our annual Pollinator Plant Fundraiser! From 8am – 1pm we will be outside at 166 Glebe Avenue selling native perennial plants, herbs, and annual…
Want to Get Involved? Volunteer with CAFES! We’re always looking for passionate people to join our team. Whether you have a few hours a month or want to take on a bigger role, there’s a place for you at CAFES. Volunteers can…
On Saturday April 18, CAFES was out in the community for Earth Day, joining two local celebrations across the city: the Centretown annual Earth Day Festival at Dundonald Park and the the River Ward Earth Day Event at the Hunt Club Riverside…
Save the date: On Saturday June 13, come celebrate Ottawa’s green future at the upcoming Green Fair Ottawa: Innovation + EV Showcase! This FREE public event will bring together sustainability innovators, local vendors, and residents to explore the future of sustainable living…
On April 9, CAFES successfully relaunched Green Drinks Ottawa at The Prescott on Preston Street! The relaunch drew over 70 people through the doors for an evening of networking, conversation, and a whole lot of energy. The room was buzzing with new…
Your CAFES team,
Angela, Mitzi, Erica and Sarah
