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, CAFES, in partnership with the Riverview Park Community Association, 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 walk to share his in-depth knowledge on native tree species, identification, the […]
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 […]
Mark your calendars - Wild Pollinator Partners will once again be celebrating Pollinator Appreciation Day at Fletcher Wildlife Garden on Saturday, June 7th, and CAFES will be there! Come on out between 10am - 2pm to meet with others who have created pollinator gardens, learn from scientists who study pollinators, and connect with organizations that […]
CAFES joined the Glebe Community Association’s Environment Committee for an insightful tour of heat pumps in the Glebe on May 10th. The tour aimed to help residents with aging furnaces better understand how to transition to electric heat pumps. On this tour, five Glebe homeowners who installed heat pumps in their century-old residences shared their […]
CAFES spent a lovely Mother's Day morning giving out 67 trees to local community members for planting on private property, as part of our third annual Mother's Day give-away! This year our event was hosted in Laroche Park in Mechanicsville, in partnership with the Mechanicsville Community Association. The purpose of this initiative is to increase […]
CAFES will be holding a special Joint Caucus meeting on Wednesday, June 11th from 12-2pm via Zoom. This Joint Caucus will bring together members of the Climate, Waste and Circular Economy, and Trees and Greenspace Caucuses, and we will be meeting to discuss the City's Engage Ottawa campaign for a Green and Resilient City. The […]
