Dave Humphries is engaged - Congratulations to Dave and Dana! They were engaged at the Warriors Gala on Monday night, capping a fun evening to raise money for Camp Merrywood. Several RCOS members were present and did their best to help generate funds at the silent and live auction.
Community Blend Coffee: Order some coffee next Wednesday, for you, a friend or family. Nothing says I care like Community Blend coffee.
Rotary Club West Ottawa is looking for captivating photos for their 2024 Cash Calendar. The theme is "Scenes from the Greater Ottawa Area" and submission deadline is May 1, 2023. Photos must be high-resolution, landscape. For more information contact Kateri or Scott.
To learn more about Rotary and specifically Rotary clubs in Ottawa visit: rotaryinottawa.cool
Supporting Child Literacy in Ottawa
Elsabe Falkson, Rotary District 7040 Environment Chair
We were honoured to have the District Environment Chair speak to us about three upcoming biodiversity projects:
Bee Friendly - No Mow May
Bird Friendly - Dim the Lights
Leave the Leaves
We hope to inspire property owners and managers to create more meadow – native flowering gardens, more trees – little forests and edible forests. Protecting eco-systems increases pollination and helps to ensure better food security.
Birds disoriented by lights can circle structures for extended periods of time, leading to exhaustion or accelerated use of energy stores critical for migration. Birds attracted to lights on buildings and structures frequently crash into windows and collide into buildings, unfortunately ending in tragedy. Find out more about how you can help protect local birds at BirdSafe.ca.
Leaving leaves on the ground in fall and over winter is one of the most valuable things you can do for pollinators. They need the leaves to survive winter. Help the environment this autumn by doing nothing (about your leaves).
Participation in these sustainability projects is easy and the benefits are great. Get your club city, neighbours and schools involved.
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