Tuesday 
2 May 
6:00 p.m. 
to 
9:30 p.m. 
GET TO KNOW YOUR WATERSHED 
Meet: Auditorium, Canadian Museum of Nature, 
Metcalfe and McLeod Streets. 
Join us for an exciting and very topical forum on 
watershed issues. We are all dependent on having a 
healthy watershed and this forum will help us all learn 
more about what exactly 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. There will be an 
information table, many displays, handouts, and free 
refreshments. Admission is free. This event is sponsored 
by the Ottawa Wildlife Festival, of which the OFNC is a 
participant. For more information please contact Christine 
Hanrahan at vanessa@magma.ca, or visit the festival 
website at www.ncrwildlifefeslival.org. 
Thursday 
4 May 
6:30 p.m. 
BRITANNIA WOODS CONSERVATION AREA 
Leader: Dave Moore 
Meet: Entrance gate to the Britannia Filtration Plant on 
Cassels Rd. 
This informal walk is offered to expand members’ general 
knowledge of local natural history. Children are most 
welcome. Bring waterproof footwear and insect repellent. 
Sunday 
7 May 
8:30 a.m. 
to 
12:30 p.m. 
SPRING RAMBLE AT THE MILL OF KINTAIL 
Leader: Connie Clark 
Meet: Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre, northeast corner 
of the parking lot, Richmond Rd. at Assaly Rd. by Pizza 
Pizza 
In the spring, the ephemeral flowers burst forth quickly 
and soon disappear. Come and catch the fleeting gala of 
spring wildflowers. Last year, the trails at the Mill of 
Kintail offered up quite a wonderful display. This site is 
lovely at any time of the year. Some of the paths may be 
muddy so wear water proof shoes. A hat and insect 
repellent are recommended. Bring binoculars and a 
magnifying glass, if you have them, and bring a snack. 
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