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Founded in 1863, the OFNC is Canada’s oldest natural history club with great influence in promoting environmental and conservation issues in the Ottawa region. Your support enables us to…
- The Fletcher Wildlife Garden — This urban oasis helps Ottawa gardeners develop wildlife-friendly habitats in their backyards.
- Conservation — We are quick to make our voices heard when habitats are threatened., and also support local conservation initiatives. Strong membership carries a lot of weight.
- Research — The Canadian Field-Naturalist is a quarterly journal devoted to publishing peer-reviewed papers by leading scientists in the the field of natural history.
- Other programs and activities
Volunteer opportunities
As a member of the OFNC, you are encouraged to get involved in one or more of the following areas:
- Committees — Awards, Birds, Conservation, Education & Publicity, Events, Finance, Fletcher Wildlife Garden, Macoun Field Club, Membership, Publications.
- Activities — Mailing, proofreading, helping with displays or social events, leading walks or giving talks for members or the public, participating in Safe Wings Ottawa, etc.
Membership includes monthly lectures, field trips, and a subscription to Trail & Landscape (the club’s quarterly print magazine).
You also receive free online access (requires email address) to the Canadian Field-Naturalist scientific journal. Or you can subscribe below to receive the print edition.
You can pay for a membership with a credit card or a PayPal account by completing the following form.
Alternatively, if you prefer to pay by cheque, please make it payable to “Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club”, and mail it along with a membership form to:
PO Box 35069 RPO Westgate
Ottawa ON K1Z 1A2
You can download a membership form in pdf format here.
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Canadian Field-Naturalist
Access to the electronic version is free with your OFNC membership.
If you wish to receive a hard copy of the journal, the subscription rate is $30/year (4 issues)
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