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
Another sign of a warming climate (Feb. 18, 2017)
The Sarsaparilla Trail in winter seemed like just several loops of well beaten pathways and a bunch of greedy Chickadees. The observation dock, scene of [...]
Mudpuppy night for the OFNC
photos by Bill Bowman According to Fred Schueler, Kemptville Creek, just below the dam at Oxford Mills, is the only place in Ontario where [...]
Mammals of the Ottawa area (Feb. 11, 2017)
Unlike birds, most wild mammals are little seen. Some are nocturnal, some are crepuscular, some are subterranean – and a good many have reason to [...]
How I got my Zen on
by Michelle St-Germaine As I had a milestone birthday last year (I turned 50), I treated myself to a week in Paris alone and spent [...]