CAFES was delighted to join our member organization Smart Youth Network and the Peace and Environment Resource Centre (PERC) for a community clean-up and dialogue initiative about climate action. On June 21st and June 28th, PERC and Smart Youth Network organized clean-ups of the area surrounding the Albion-Heatherington Recreation Centre in Ottawa South. Before the…
CAFES had an invigorating day attending the Ottawa Energy Symposium on Tuesday, June 10th, organized by the Ottawa Board of Trade and supported by us as a community sponsor. This dynamic event explored the future of energy in Ottawa by hearing from industry leaders, government officials and innovators as they discussed what local customers need,…
Invasive plant species are a serious issue threatening Ottawa’s biodiversity and ecosystems. Invasive plant species are classified as non-native plants that have been introduced, whether intentionally or unintentionally, from other geographical regions that outcompete native vegetation. Invasive species are problematic not just because they outcompete native plants, but because native wildlife – including pollinator insects…
CAFES was present at the City of Ottawa’s Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) meeting on June 17th, 2025, delivering public delegations to address concerns about solid waste incineration, and misleading fossil fuel advertisements (see presentations below). On the agenda was a discussion of the recommendations from the Waste Management Technologies Feasibility Study undertaken by…
On June 3rd, Angela Keller-Herzog of CAFES delivered an impactful presentation at the Finance and Corporate Services Committee on Capital Asset Management Plans and the Long Range Financial Plan for Water (Rate). CAFES pointed out that public infrastructure is extremely vulnerable to hazards from climate change and the financial impact of extreme rainfall and extreme…
Come on out on Tuesday, July 1st from 9am – 2pm for Chief Pinesi Day in Edinburgh Park! This event will be the culmination of an incredible 8-day paddle from Deep River to Ottawa that will retrace Chief Pinesi’s traditional hunting grounds. There will be a sacred fire at 9am, a smudging ceremony at noon,…
Join CAFES in opposing Bill 5, the Ford government’s latest attack on the environment! The Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, known as Bill 5, would allow the province to overhaul existing environmental protections to expedite new energy and infrastructure development or mineral extraction projects. The Bill would also repeal the Endangered Species Act,…
On Sunday May 4th, in partnership with the Riverview Park Community Association and with funding contribution from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation, CAFES Ottawa saw an incredible turn out of over 60 attendees on our Tree Walk in Coronation Park as part of the annual Jane’s Walk initiative! Tree expert Owen Clarkin lead the beautiful 1km…
On Saturday May 10th, the Hintonburg Community Association (HCA) hosted a wonderful spring tree give-away in partnership with CAFES Ottawa and the Hintonburg Community Centre. With one of the lowest canopy cover percentages of Ottawa’s urban neighbourhoods, the HCA successfully distributed 80 free tree saplings to residents living directly in the Hintonburg neighbourhood for planting…
On Thursday June 5th, the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee (ARAC) will meet to discuss Evolugen’s application for the Marchurst Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Municipal Support Resolution (MSR). CAFES is urging citizens to give a 5-minute delegation in support of the City of Ottawa Council giving an MSR to Evolugen for the Marchurst proposed…
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