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
Manion Corners Butterfly Count, 8 July 2017
Butterfly count organizer, Jeff Skevington (above), reports low numbers of species and individuals this year... by Jeff Skevington, photos by Angela Skevington Twenty-six participants had [...]
Hunting for the elusive Blanding’s Turtle
Brandon Holden (pictured above) and David Seburn set out in search of the threatened Blanding’s Turtle... by David Seburn and Brandon Holden The Ottawa Field-Naturalists’ [...]
Our Sandy gets an award
By Ted Farnworth Friends of the Earth plaque The subject of pollinators is hot one right now. More and more people are coming [...]
FWG gets outside help
By Ted Farnworth Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC), The Royal Ottawa, and TD Bank. What do they have in common? Well, each of them has volunteer [...]