The Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ Club, founded in 1863 and incorporated in 1879, is the oldest natural history club in Canada. Over 800 members participate in many aspects of the natural world, from birding to botanizing, investigation to publication, conservation to cooperation. We hope you will find something here to suit your interests.
Events
Calendar of events for the public and outings for members
Birding
Where to go birding, bird sightings, bird identification, bird-related activities, and birding code of conduct
Publications
Information on Trail & Landscape, The Canadian Field-Naturalist, and other OFNC publications
Fletcher Wildlife Garden
This long-term project of the OFNC shows how to use native species and create habitat for wildlife – even in the city.
Conservation
Information about current and past conservation efforts of the club
Safe Wings Ottawa
Information and volunteer opportunities to prevent bird collisions
Recent blog posts
Birding in the bleak mid-winter
Thanks to all the participants in the field trip January 27th, “Birding in the Bleak midwinter-searching for life on the Rideau River”. We had a [...]
Fun in the sun, at the beginning of winter (Dec. 16, 2017)
The Pakenham Hills were perfect for a field trip today — fresh, fluffy snow six inches deep that we could walk through easily, unusual rocks [...]
The FWG loves its volunteers
FWG volunteers - Elizabeth Powles, Melanie Lyons, Catherine Shearer, plus 3 others - recognized for their exceptional work at the garden by Ted Farnworth At [...]
Plaque honouring James Fletcher
OFNC's historian, Dan Brunton (left), was on hand to provide background when Catherine McKenna, Minister of the Environment, unveiled a plaque recognizing James Fletcher By [...]