Ecology Ottawa, in partnership with the Queensway Terrace North Community Association, will be co-hosting a tree giveaway event in our neighborhood. Come to Frank Ryan Park on April 30th starting at 9:30 am until 11:00 for a free tree. We hope to see you there whether it's for a tree, to help with our Spring Cleanup … Continue reading Ecology Ottawa QTN Tree Giveaway (April 30)
UPDATE (2022-04-26): We have received burlap and twine from the City's Forestry Services to distribute so you can build your own Spongy moth trap (please measure the circumference of your tree(s) so we can cut the length of burlap you require!) A demonstration will be setup at Frank Ryan Park on April 30th or you … Continue reading Volunteers needed to limit the impact of the Spongy Moth (LDD)
QTNca's Natural Environment committee will be hosting an information session on the Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD, i.e. European Gypsy Moth) egg mass removal and is also calling for volunteers to help remove egg masses throughout the community. See below for more information on these events! UPDATED - Information session on egg mass removal - Nov … Continue reading LDD moth egg mass removal: Information session & call for volunteers
Ottawa’s new Official Plan will have major impacts for QTN, as a transition neighbourhood between two LRT stations. QTN is asking for amendments to the revised plan to ensure that intensification enhances rather than erodes strong neighborhoods, like QTN. Click here to read QTN's submission for formal hearings on revised plan. Earlier QTN Planning Committee … Continue reading QTN and Ottawa’s New Official Plan
Funding is still available for 2021 and interested applicants are encouraged to visit the City's program website at nation.on.ca/eab. Additional details on this program were shared recently on Coun. Kavanagh's Bay Ward Bulletin: The City of Ottawa has lost thousands of ash trees due to the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). This invasive beetle, native to Asia was … Continue reading Funding available for Ash Tree Replacement on private properties
re: Noise and Visual Mitigation in Landscape Plans for Connaught Park QTNca has continued its advocacy for improvements in the LRT plans through Connaught Park, including paths and measures to reduce noise and visual impacts. Residents have an opportunity to provide feedback on a revised landscape plan now and a revised plan for connectivity is … Continue reading LRT in Connaught Park: Updated landscape plan, opportunity for feedback
Fall clean-up eventCome help clean up our neighbourhood. We will be cleaning our parks, greenspaces, and surrounding areas. Meet us at Frank Ryan Field House on Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM to get supplies and choose an area to clean. Latex gloves and garbage bags will be provided. In the … Continue reading Fall clean-up (Sept 25) & updates on trees in Frank Ryan and Elmhurst parks
QTNca is looking for volunteers to participate in the Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability (CAFES) Neighbourhood Canopy Regeneration Project. The purpose of this project is to contribute to the regeneration of the urban canopy by building capacity of community associations, and engaging with residents, landowners and existing city tree programs. It will be implemented in … Continue reading Call for volunteers: Neighbourhood Canopy Regeneration Project
The LDD moths (Gypsy moths*) in QTN have started laying eggs. You can help to reduce the number of caterpillars next year by removing the egg masses before next spring. Removing egg masses can potentially prevent the hatching of up to 1000 caterpillars per egg mass, and therefore lower the overall negative impact to trees … Continue reading Locating and Destroying LDD Moth Egg Masses
The City of Ottawa forestry operations has informed our Natural Environment committee that they will be in the area over the next few days (starting July 14) to remove deadwood in Elmhurst park to address the volume of wood on site. Update (2021-07-15) The crew will also proceed with the removal of some trees identified … Continue reading Removal of deadwood in Elmhurst Park