(1) bird nesting boxes (the more the better) 
(2) picnic tables (preferably four) 
(3) an old farm gate 
(4) cedar posts 
Any help securing these items and setting up nesting boxes by May would be much 
appreciated. 1 am also organizing some tree planting in a small clearing on the 
property on Tuesday May 23 (see page 123 in this issue’s coming events). I hope 
that the OFNC can assist in establishing the reserve which I hope will become a 
regular excursion site for the organization. If you feel you can assist in this 
important project please contact me at (819) 684-5342 or ecowatch@magma.ca. 
Directions to Nature Reserve: Take hwy 148 west out of Aylmer to Shawville. In 
Shawville, turn north on hwy 303 towards Ladysmith. Five kilometers before 
reaching Ladysmith turn east (right) at Flodgins on to Thorne Lake Road. Turn left 
on Mountain Road until you reach waterfall Road on the left. The land is 500 m 
south of Lac du Government. UTM /NAD 27 946 635. 
Wildlife Festival Presentations 
Christine Hanrahan 
Wildlife Festival Awards and Feature Presentation: 
Come celebrate the winners of the 2006 Awards for Excellence in Environmental 
Conservation and meet the folk who have made a significant contributions. We are 
also proud to announce that Becky Mason, daughter of the legendary film-maker and 
canoeist Bill Mason, will be our featured speaker. 
Get to Know Your Watershed: 
Join us for an exciting and very topical forum on watershed issues. We are dependent 
on having a healthy watershed and this forum will help us all learn more about what 
constitutes a watershed, why are they important, what threats do they face, and how 
they can be protected. We will examine the issues of water quality, source water 
protection, wetland habitats, and learn how several local community groups have 
banded together to protect their local watersheds. 
Admission is free and will be at the Canadian Museum of Nature. Both events are 
sponsored by the Ottawa Wildlife Festival, of which the OFNC is a participant. Full 
details can be found in the coming events. For more information , please contact 
Christine Hanrahan at vanessa@magma.ca, or visit the festival website at 
H’H'vv. ncrw ildlifefestival. org. 
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