2015 Events
September 23rd, 6-9pm
National Tree Day Celebration and Opening of PhotoSynthesis
Join us to celebrate National Tree Day and launch the City of Ottawa's Urban forest Management Plan. The evening event will feature a Tree Expo from 6-7pm with local and national tree-focused organizations, followed by presentations from city councillors and special guests about the purpose of the Urban Forest Management Plan, how it will be developed, and how Ottawans can get involved. Everyone is welcome! To attend, RSVP with the City at: urbantree@ottawa.ca
Opening of PhotoSynthesis: A Tree Fest Ottawa photography exhibit. Be one of the first to tour the photography exhibit, which opens at this event.
Location: Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park
October 2nd, 12-1:30
Glebe Tree Walk with Owen Clarkin
Join tree educator Owen Clarkin for a guided tour of the different types of trees in the Glebe neighbourhood. As well as sharing his knowledge about specific trees, Owen will provide information about tree ownership and care, and the value of trees to homeowners, the community and the city. Owen's love of nature and his extensive tree knowledge are profiled in the PhotoSynthesis photography exhibit.
Meeting Place: PhotoSynthesis Photography Exhibit
Civic Gardens, Lansdowne Park
Oct. 4th, 2-4pm
Cadenza String Duo: Cello and Violin
Tour the PhotoSynthesis photography exhibit to the beautiful sounds of the Cadenza String Duo of cello and violin. Cellist Greg Weeks will be playing a cello made by Ottawa craftsperson Guy Harrison, whose work with wood is profiled in the photography exhibit. Guy will be on hand to answer questions from the audience.
Representatives from the Champlain Oaks Project will also be present to talk about their community group and advocacy work to protect mature trees in their neighbourhood and across the city. FREE.
Location: PhotoSynthesis Photography Exhibit, Civic Gardens
Lansdowne Park
October 6th, 6:30-9:30pm
Trees for Life: Film and Speaker Night Featuring Diana Beresford-Kroeger
Join Tree Fest Ottawa and Forest Without Borders for an evening featuring the renowned botanist, biochemist and author Diana Beresford-Kroeger, and a selection of short, powerful films about trees. Award-winning films will include Forest Man, The Man Who Planted Trees, and Moving Forest. Tree organizations and vendors will be on site, and offerings will include food and drinks made with tree products.
Location: Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park
FREE event. Donations for Forest Without Borders welcome.
Reserve your seat(s) at treefestottawa@gmail.com
Photo: Jana Dybinski
October 7th, 12-1:30pm
Hidden Harvest Workshop
Edible Fruit and Nut Trees of Ottawa
There are edible food trees hiding in plain sight all around Ottawa! Hidden Harvest Ottawa organizes urban tree harvests to rescue food that would otherwise go to waste, and to donate the food where it's most needed. Join us to learn more about the edibles at your doorstep, and what you can do to ensure local fruits and nuts nourish people instead of the compost bin. Weather permitting, we will take a short stroll around Lansdowne and the surrounding area to identify edible trees. http://ottawa.hiddenharvest.ca/
Meeting Place: PhotoSynthesis Photography Exhibit
Civic Gardens, Lansdowne Park
FREE Event.
October 9th, 12-1:30
Indigenous Walk with Jaime Koebel
Join Jaime Koebel, an Otipemsiwak/Nehiyaw (Métis/Cree) artist and educator to walk through parts of Lansdowne Park and along the canal. The guided walk is an opportunity to learn about trees and plants, from an Indigenous perspective, and hear stories about traditional and current uses of trees. Participants will also learn about a traditional art form called Birch Bark Biting. To reserve a spot, contact jaime@indigenouswalks.com.
Meeting place: PhotoSynthesis Photography Exhibit, Civic Gardens
Lansdowne Park
FREE Event. Kids welcome.