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)
The annual QTN Winter Carnival is back! Mark Sunday, February 6th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM in your calendars and join us for some outdoor fun in the park (restrictions permitting). We all need something to look forward to!
Frank Ryan Park's community rink can only operate with a cozy warm fieldhouse with the support of generous volunteers. Please sign up HERE to help keep the field house open for our friendly neighbourhood skaters! What does the role entail? Not too much, all you need to do is show up with a cell phone … Continue reading Volunteers Needed: Frank Ryan Park Outdoor Rink
UPDATE (2022-01-02): Due to the insufficient quantity of snow at the park to support the trees we sadly have to cancel the Christmas tree forest this year. You can use the yard waste collection on Thursday to dispose of your tree or you can also consider alternative usages in your own backyard. Here are some ideas found … Continue reading Cancelled – Christmas tree forest at Frank Ryan Park
The QTN Community Association is excited to announce our 1st Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest and we are inviting QTN youth to join the selection committee to determine the winners as well as help us with a Spooky Forest Walk! This time can be used toward your community service hours. If you are interesting in judging … Continue reading Calling QTN youth volunteers! Have some spooky fun and get some volunteer hours!
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 was successful in applying for a Crime Prevention Ottawa grant to beautify the neighbourhood, address graffiti issues, and engage youth. Six area youth will be working with House of Paint and local artist Jimmy Baptiste to design and paint a mural on the Frank Ryan Park building. The painting is scheduled to take place … Continue reading The Paint It Up mural project is moving ahead!
We are calling all walkers, dog walkers, bird watchers, and anyone who likes exploring the trails in QTN. We need your help to spread mulch along the paths in Elmhurst Park and are asking that as you finish your day tomorrow (March 30), to meet us at the corner of Alpine and Henley starting at … Continue reading Volunteers needed: Lets beautify the Elmhurst paths on March 30 & April 2!
There are currently vacancies on QTNca’s Board of Directors. We are looking for active and engaged community members to help ensure a broad and inclusive perspective is always present at our meetings. What are we looking for? Renters, condominium owners, business owners, homeowners Individuals from varied professional backgrounds Support with our committees or other areas … Continue reading Seeking board members: help build our community
Help us beautify the ice rinks at Frank Ryan Park! Bring your Christmas Trees to the park after the holidays on Sunday January 3rd or Saturday January 9th between 1:00 and 3:00 PM. We're looking for high school volunteers to help with this project (volunteer hours will be signed!). To volunteer or for more information … Continue reading Help us beautify the outdoor rink!