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
Andrenid bees at the FWG
by Christine Hanrahan Originally posted in May 2011 About 5 years ago, I discovered an aggregation of Andrenid bees nesting on the north slope of [...]
FWG: “One of nine top garden destinations in Canada”
by John Davidson Prairie Smoke (Geum triflorum) The Fletcher Wildlife Garden is included in one of the nine best gardens in Canada to [...]
Brewer Park pond and Study Area (June 3, 2017)
In recent years we have run a joint field trip with the OFNC at Brewer Park, introducing neighbourhood children to the aquatic life of the [...]
Gatineau park outing
by Sophie Roy On May 20, 21 birders enjoyed the bird life of Gatineau Park, with leaders Justin Peter and yours truly. Photo by [...]