Plants for Butterflies and Bees in Ottawa
Here is a list of butterflies and flowering native plants that the David Suzuki Foundation recommend for those of us who live in Eastern Canada and want to attract pollinators to our gardens.
Butterflyways in Ottawa
Butterflies and bees are suffering from the effects of pesticides and a lack of habitat and suitable food sources as more and more land is developed and lost. But there are two significant ways you can help.
Bailouts for the Oil Industry
I am writing to you regarding a possible bailout for the oil industry in Canada during this period of a health crisis.
Home Made Green Cleaners
Have you ever wanted to make your own household cleaners free from potentially toxic chemicals?
Ottawa Reduces / Ottawa Réduit
Ottawa Reduces / Ottawa Réduit is a like-minded “community-based initiative whose goal is to reduce single-use plastic and packaging in Ottawa.
Sowing the Seeds – How to Grow an Eco Club for Youth
Have you ever wanted to help little Eco flowers grow?
Christmas Trees for Goats – Volunteers needed!
It started a few years ago when I heard about a local rescue accepting Christmas trees… since then I have wanted to bring my live Christmas tree to goats.
Bold Action on Climate Change – Where are the leaders?
Canada is a geographically large country, divided into geographic segments and politically disparate populations. We need leaders to lead us all to the fossil fuel free future.
Heat Pumps
Have you considered getting a heat pump to avoid using fossil fuels to heat your house? You may want to wait.
Protect Water: Boycott Nestlé
The Council of Canadians is currently running a campaign to protect underground aquifers from excessive exploitation by large multinational companies.