Covering content published after 01/09/2025 and up to 01/10/2025.
On September 20th, 2025, Ottawa showed up en masse for Draw the Line, a rally for people, for peace, and for the planet. This was not only Ottawa-Gatineau's annual climate march, but this year it was part of a Canada-wide Day of Action to stand…
CAFES had a strong presence at the September 16th 2025 City Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC) meeting across a variety of issues on a heavy Agenda. Here's what we presented: 4.1.1 Invasive Plants We gathered the feedback from our September 3 Community Dialogue on…
On Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025 CAFES hosted a successful in-person community dialogue event in partnership with Councillor Marty Carr on the management of invasive plant species in Ottawa, at the Jim Durrell Recreation Centre in Alta Vista. Thank you to Councillor Carr for your generous…
In the past month, CAFES delegated at both the Environment and Climate Change Committee and the Agricultural and Rural Affairs Committee in support of three proposed large ground-mount solar projects in Ottawa. We are pleased to see that City Council has granted municipal support confirmations…
This month, many rural Ottawa residents have faced unpredictable access to water as their wells dried up following an especially dry summer. Local conservation authorities have also put out low water level advisories, warning residents with private wells to conserve water as best they can.…
On October 21st, CAFES' Executive Director, Angela Keller-Herzog, delivered an impactful public delegation on the Climate Resiliency Strategy at the Environment and Climate Change Committee meeting. The City of Ottawa's long-anticipated Climate Resiliency Strategy, entitled Climate Ready Ottawa, sets a comprehensive strategy and five-year action…
On October 3rd, 2025, CAFES submitted a response paper to Draft 3 of the City's new Comprehensive Zoning By-Law. CAFES has been researching and advocating for the prioritization of trees, greenspaces and soft landscaping in the new Zoning By-Law since City planners began working on…
On October 15th, the Planning and Housing Committee voted down Councillor Kavanagh's motion to remove the Tewin development from the City's Official Plan. Tewin claims it will be a “sustainable” suburb in Carlsbad Springs to accommodate Ottawa’s growing population. The project is proposed by land…
At the September 16th Environment and Climate Change Committee (ECCC), the City of Ottawa staff presented our City's greenhouse gas emissions inventory reporting for the first time since 2021 (starts at bottom of page 32), As CAFES has been advocating for the City to release…
On Saturday, October 18th, 2025, CAFES, the Mechanicsville Community Association and MP Yasir Naqvi are planting 50 new native tree saplings at our Mother's Day Woods site at Tunney's Pasture! We are looking for volunteers to help out - all are welcome, no prior planting…
Event and Communications Coordinator Energy Program Lead CAFES is currently hiring! We are looking for motivated candidates to fill two full-time contract positions for the term of November 2025 to March 31st, 2026. See details of each position below. We will be screening the first…
The City of Ottawa is conducting a watershed study to examine the Bear Brook Watershed, which currently faces challenges stemming from climate change, urban expansion and intensified agriculture. The City is working collaboratively with South Nation Conservation to conduct this multi-year study to examine existing…
If you find yourself with a leftover pumpkin after Halloween, make sure you dispose of it properly! CAFES member Ottawa South Eco-Action Network (OSEAN) is running their annual Pumpkins for the Planet initiative to divert your pumpkins from the landfill! Local drop-off locations will be…
As we close out the last quarter of 2025, public consultations for the City of Ottawa's 2026 budget are currently underway. The draft budget will be tabled at Council on Wednesday, November 12th, and there are still a number of ways you can get involved.…
Calling all gardeners! As they do every Fall, the Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library is hosting a series of native seed give-away events over the coming months. Anyone is welcome to attend and take home FREE native seeds in preparation for winter sowing. You can also come out to speak…
Recognizing the importance of shifting to a plant-based diet, CAFES member Gentle Ways for our Planet has proposed a collaborative way forward for us in this Proposal entitled Advancing Plant-Based Food Policy and Waste Diversion in Ottawa. Check it out below! If you wish to join up,…
This Saturday, October 4th 2025, Councillor Laura Dudas will be hosting a Community Tree Planting Event! The event will begin at 9 am, at 1754 St. Joseph Boulevard. Thanks to a generous grant from Trees for Life, there are 500 trees ready to be planted — and your help is needed to make it…
Tree Tour of Pleasant Park Woods - Sunday, October 5th, 2025 10am to 12pm with Owen Clarkin The Alta Vista Community Association (AVCA) is hosting an exciting Tree Tour this Sunday! Pleasant Park Woods is a treasured wood lot in the centre of the Alta…
The Algonquin Anishinabeg Kebaowek First Nation (KFN) is currently fighting in court against the construction of a seven-story nuclear dump which could pollute the Ottawa River with radioactive and hazardous waste. Their next court hearing will be Wednesday, October 8th at the Court of Appeal…
Mark your calendars for a powerful climate-themed performance coming to Ottawa in October! CAFES is excited to bring to you Wanting to Start Again, a unique musical experience that addresses climate change concerns in a poignant and powerful violin-piano performance. DoSi, a duo of exceptional…
On Saturday, October 18th, the Mechanicsville Community Association in partnership with CAFES volunteers planted over 70 new native tree saplings at our Mother's Day Woods site at Tunney's Pasture! It was a glorious fall day. We were thrilled to share this exciting day with over…
From October 17-19th, CAFES hosted violin-piano duo, DoSi, in Ottawa as part of their "Wanting to Start Again" tour in Glebe, Carp, and Manotick. Each concert was incredibly powerful and we are so grateful to Tong and Maitreyi for partnering with us and bringing their…
CAFES' Executive Director Angela Keller-Herzog was pleased to meet again with Mayor Mark Sutcliffe on Wednesday, October 15th, 2025, as part of the third instalment of the Roundtable on Environment. In attendance was also Larissa Holman from the Ottawa Riverkeeper, and William Van Geest from…
This month, Angela's 'Climate CAFES' segment on CKCU FM 93.1 focused on the Draw the Line March, which took place in Ottawa on Saturday, September 20th, 2025. CAFES was involved in the organization of the Draw the Line March as part of a broad coalition…
CAFES was proud to support our member Ottawa-South Eco Action Network (OSEAN) in organizing a free swap event for fall and winter items on September 13th, 2025! The swap, a pilot collaboration between OSEAN and the City of Ottawa, had an amazing turnout: approximately 400…
CAFES had a fantastic time tabling at the annual Carp Fair from September 25th to 28th! The Carp Fair is a wonderful agricultural fair celebrating community, family, local artisans, farmers, businesses, and agricultural learning and education. This year's theme was "Celebrating Our Best", which was…
