The Ottawa Field Naturalists’ Club, founded in 1863 and incorporated in 1879, is the oldest natural history club in Canada. Around 900 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 and outings for members
Where to go birding, bird sightings, bird identification, bird-related activities, and birding code of conduct
Information on Trail & Landscape, The Canadian Field-Naturalist, and other OFNC publications
This long-term project of the OFNC shows how to use native species and create habitat for wildlife – even in the city.
Children and youth
Macoun Field Club
For ages 8–18
Conservation
Information about current and past conservation efforts of the club
Safe Wings Ottawa
Information and volunteer opportunities to prevent bird collisions
Education and Flora & Fauna
Information about educational materials and flora & fauna found at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden
Recent blog posts
Stand up for species at risk
from the Conservation Committee of the OFNC The question is simple really. Do you care about species at risk? Do you care about Barn Swallows, [...]
OFNC Point Pelee Bus Excursion – May 9-13, 2019
Update: As of now, the trip is full! Thank you for your interest. OFNC Point Pelee Bus Excursion - May 9-13, 2019 The Events Committee [...]
Birding in bleak mid-winter
Report on the 26 January 2019 field trip along the Rideau River by Gregory Zbitnew Nine participants enjoyed a pleasantly bleak mid-winter morning near Hurdman, the Adawe [...]
Proposed cormorant hunt: what to know and what to do
by Jakob Mueller, OFNC Vice President The Ontario government is considering a proposal to establish a hunting season on the Double-crested Cormorant. The details and [...]