To honour National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sep 30, we asked one our Youth Council members, Aiyana Debassige Louis, an Ojibwe woman of the Anishinaabe nation, to write a reflection on the intersection of Reconciliation with ecological causes. www.ecologyottawa.ca/every-drop-m...

It's great to see local residents fighting back against this decision. As we've said, accessibility and safety are more important than neighbourhood character. Moreover, deferring sidewalks here would set a bad precedent for a good policy. #OttWalk #OttRoll ottawacitizen.com/news/manor-p...

Wondering about Draft 3 of @en.ottawa.ca's New Zoning By-law? We know you were. Former EO board member and current planner Jeffrey Ren breaks it down—and shares some remaining areas of improvement—in a new blog post. #Zoning #Ottawa #Sustainability www.ecologyottawa.ca/zbl_final_dr...

Nous sommes ravis d’accueillir Gisele Iradukunda, notre nouvelle organisatrice des communications, dans l’équipe!

We’re excited to welcome Gisele Iradukunda, our new Communications Organizer, to the team! /1

🌲Après avoir été durement touchée par la perte d'arbres causés par une tornade, Trend Arlington CA organise un don d'arbres. Continuons à reconstruire la canopée ! Rendez-vous à la journée communautaire pour venir chercher gratuitement un jeune arbre indigène.

🌲Once hit heavily with tree loss and tornado damage, Trend Arlington CA is hosting a Tree Giveaway—let's continue to rebuild the canopy! Visit us at the Trend Arlington Community Day to pick up a free native seedling for you to plant on private property. 3:30-6:45pm at Trend Arlington Park

In the latest episode of #OttCity’s official podcast series, we OttaTalk about the new Zoning By-law. What it is, how it works, and how it will lead to more affordable housing choices in Ottawa. Listen now: https://bit.ly/3KlkXVU

Another reminder that the city is doing an open house TOMORROW about bus lanes on Bank Street. It will be at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 194 Fourth Avenue from 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Come help support 24/7 bus lanes on Bank! Info at the link below. engage.ottawa.ca/bank-street-...

Bienvenue au le balado officiel d’ #OttVille. Aujourd’hui, nous consacrons OttaVoix au nouveau Règlement de zonage : de quoi il s’agit, son fonctionnement et les possibilités qu’il offrira en matière de logements abordables à Ottawa. Soyez à l’écoute : https://bit.ly/3W47QLn

Informative summary on the state of bus reliability in #OttCity. "An acute shortage of roadworthy buses and frustrating traffic congestion on Ottawa streets are the factors most impacting OC Transpo’s cancelled trips and late bus arrivals": @glengower.ca. #OttBus ottawacitizen.com/news/oc-tran...

A nice summary of @en.ottawa.ca's progress (and lack thereof) on its Tree-Planting Strategy. "The City is still short of its tree canopy goals identified in the Tree Planting Strategy, which was first approved in June 2023." #OttTree #UrbanForest #OttCity ottawacitizen.com/news/city-of...

You’re invited to an open house about the Bank Street Active Transportation and Transit Priority Feasibility Study on Wednesday, September 24 at 7pm at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 194 Fourth Avenue. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46bquXL

Crowds are forming! Join us at Draw The Line march. #Ottawa #Climate #Justice

Tomorrow’s the day! 💚 DRAW THE LINE March ✊Saturday September 20 11AM Ottawa start: Corner of Elgin & Wellington Gatineau start: Maison du Citoyen Together, we’re drawing the line against austerity, colonialism, climate destruction, and war — and for a future where people come before profit.

Interested in making our city spaces more beautiful? What about an event that turns our underused parking into beautiful spaces for people to sit, play games, enjoy themselves, and more? Well look no further than Park(ing) Day, this Friday! Details on our page! strongtownsottawa.ca/parkingday20...

We were pleased to participate in Carbon Capture Day at @uottawa.ca yesterday, sharing about our efforts to capture carbon in the oldest and most effective way: getting trees in the ground. Thanks to the event organizers and the many other organizations present. #Ottawa #CarbonCapture #Trees

Earlier this week, we deplored #OttCity being far off from meeting its GHG reduction targets. Now a leading think tank says that Canada will miss its 2030 targets. Meanwhile, the effects of climate change are intensifying, with lives and wellbeing threatened. www.cbc.ca/news/science...

1/2 Excitement was high at the launch of the electric-vehicle car share at Mikinàk Sept. 18. Ontario's first EV carshare at Mosaïq phase 1 paved the way, and now nearly 500 residents will benefit from this expansion.

📣 Join us Oct 15 for Voices for Action! We’ll dive into insights from our new report, Embedding Equity in Canada’s Transition to Electric School Buses, and discuss how low-carbon transport can be fair for all. 🕑 2–3 pm ET Register here: buff.ly/WkO2eDM

A report by an Outaouais health authority warns "climate change is the biggest threat to human health this century, and that it will mean more anxiety, respiratory illnesses, heart disease and deadly heatstrokes." One day after learning we're missing our climate targets. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Our third delegation to Environment and Climate Change Committee was on #OttCity staff's response to the audit of the Climate Change Master Plan. Staff largely got this right: work on climate adaptation, climate mitigation, and community. See our delegation: www.ecologyottawa.ca/ccmp_audit_r...

📣Venez nous rendre visite au marché Alta Vista pour récupérer gratuitement un arbre indigène! Les arbres atténuent le changement climatique, fournissent un habitat à la faune sauvage, créent de l'ombre et améliorent la qualité de l'air, du sol et de l'eau. Venez chercher un arbre !

📣Visit us at the Alta Vista market to pick up a free native seedling for you to plant on private property. Trees mitigate climate change, provide wildlife habitat, create shade for residents, and improve air, soil, and water quality. Got space? Pick up a tree! #EOTreeGiveaway

Our second delegation this morning was on #OttCity's GHG Inventory and Climate Change Master Plan Update. We've been waiting literally years for both. The upshot? - we're going to miss our emissions reductions targets - we need more data Check it out: www.ecologyottawa.ca/ghg_inventor...

As mentioned, today's ECCC meeting is packed. One of three issues we spoke to is #OttCity's Tree-Planting Strategy, as well as a Tree Equity Analysis and a Tree Canopy Update. Please read our delegation: www.ecologyottawa.ca/tree_strateg... #Ottawa #UrbanCanopy #OttTree #Ecosystem #UrbanForest

New Consultation: Bus Stop Transit Information Screen Pilot Consultation: Bus Stop Transit Information Screen Pilot https://engage.ottawa.ca/bus-stop-transit-information-screen-pilot

Heading to Taste of Wellington? We’ve got you covered with FREE Bike & Scooter Valet at 1137 Wellington St. W. Secure, staffed parking for all rides — e-bikes, cargo & adaptive included. ✅ Plan your route (Search Ottawa Cycling Map or Guide App) ✅ Check in your ride ✅ Enjoy the event, worry-free!

Tomorrow's Environment and Climate Change Committee meeting is a whopper. We've summarized three of the issues on the agenda: - the Greenhouse Gas Inventory and the Climate Change Master Plan Update - staff's response to the CCMP Audit - the Tree-Planting Strategy www.ecologyottawa.ca/eccc_sept_16

Hope you can join us on Wednesday at Dominion Chalmers (290 Lisgar) at 6:30 pm, to learn more about the Gladstone/Gilmour Bike Lanes and the Bay Street renewal project. www.arieltroster.com/gladstone_gi...

On Sept 16 7PM -8:30PM, @otttransitriders.bsky.social will host a hybrid presentation from Oh the Urbanity! - advocates for more housing, bikes and transit. We all know the importance of transit/cycling and how they give people options to get around. Don’t miss it. Register: tinyurl.com/7d4pc6x2

Still a few minutes to drop by for a native tree! Support the ecosystem, cool your street, build resiliency, and beautify your neighbourhood, all with one lovely organism. #OttTree

Au cas où vous l’auriez manqué, voici quelques points que le Conseil d’#OttVille a approuvés le mercredi 10 septembre: - Cap sur le budget de 2026 - Des routes rurales plus sûres - Stimuler le logement locatif abordable Pour en savoir plus : https://bit.ly/4mXCxhb

In case you missed it, here are a few items #OttCity Council approved on Wednesday, September 10: - Direction set for Budget 2026 - Safer rural roads - Boosting affordable rental housing Visit: https://bit.ly/3Ibz3IS for more info.

I will bringing an inquiry to the next Public Works and Infrastructure Committee meeting to get the data on injuries and deaths resulting from right turns on red. I will also be asking staff what the barriers are to implementing a ban on RTOR in Ottawa’s urban core. We need action to save lives.

Ecology Ottawa is having a Tree Giveaway this weekend! Pick up a tree September 13th from 9-12 at the Nepean Horticulture Society Annual Fall Plant Sale, located at Cityview United Church!

It’s looking like a perfect evening tomorrow to join in on the travelling party that is BikeNight! Get decorating your bike and see you at the start!

Saviez-vous que 40 % du territoire d'Ottawa est constitué de propriétés privées ? Cela représente une occasion unique de renforcer la canopée forestière d'Ottawa !

📣Venez nous rendre visite à la vente annuelle d'automne de plantes de la Nepean Horticulture Society pour obtenir gratuitement un jeune arbre indigène que vous pourrez planter sur votre propriété privée.

📣Visit us at the Nepean Horticulture Society's Annual Fall Plant Sale to pick up a free native seedling for you to plant on private property. Did you know 40 per cent of Ottawa’s land mass is private property? This constitutes a significant opportunity to strengthen Ottawa’s tree canopy!

#OttCity’s Official Plan calls for 15-min neighbourhoods and a shift to sustainable transportation. A ring road is not that. Council has rightly rejected this idea every time it surfaces. We should instead invest in transit, which is in danger of death spiral. ottawacitizen.com/opinion/no-n...

“We’ve been so focused on getting electric buses on the road that we haven’t asked the tough questions.” - Valérie Tremblay, GCC. Read the full article in School Bus Fleet about our new report on Embedding Equity in Canada’s Electric School Bus Transition: buff.ly/XeF0NAD @equiterre.bsky.social

It’s no secret that our ecosystems are in crisis. It’s also clear we have the knowledge and tools to help heal nature. The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration hub connects you to the people, projects and solutions making it happen: hub.decadeonrestoration.org #GenerationRestoration

It's disappointing to see #OttCity Council approve budget directions with an arbitrary cap on property taxes—with no accounting of whether it will meet our needs—and a potential 7.5% increase on #OttTransit fares. This isn't how to build a city for all. #OttBudget ottawacitizen.com/news/ottawa-...

What if, for one week, you experienced your daily life without relying on a car? How might it change your perspective on the way our community moves? Join the challenge Sept 29-Oct 5. Experience life without driving. Share your stories.👇 #WeekWithoutDriving #OttCity bikeottawa.ca/2025/09/04/j...

New Consultation: Urban Design Guidelines For Mid-rise Buildings Consultation: Urban Design Guidelines For Mid-rise Buildings https://engage.ottawa.ca/urban-design-guidelines-for-mid-rise-buildings

#OttCity is launching a new email to deliver weekly news summaries and the latest updates during emergencies. Get the info you need in a simplified, efficient way. Learn more and sign up to the City News weekly round-up here: https://bit.ly/4nlv1fI

Members: we need your help! Climate Caucus is looking ahead — and we want your voice to guide the way. Take a few minutes to complete our short survey to inform our strategic plan (prizes included!) by Thursday Sept 18: buff.ly/k4hAd89 #ClimateAction #StrategicPlanning #CommunityVoice

🎷The City Folk Fest tunes kick off tomorrow at Lansdowne Park, and your event ticket gets you free rides on Para Transpo, buses, and trains! Heading to the festival? Don’t forget to book your #ParaTranspo trips!

🚲 Critical Mass Bike Rides – As we build momentum toward the Ottawa–Gatineau DRAW THE LINE March on Saturday, September 20, 2025, join us for two rides: 📅 Friday, Sept 12 · 6:00 PM — “Prep Ride” (wear red!) 📅 Friday, Sept 19 · 6:00 PM — Mass Bike Ride & Action 📍 Start at Confederation Park