Fletcher Wildlife Garden
![Wildlife Habitat: Native environment for animals and the plants that sustain them. Can represent native natural environments, or protected areas such as park reserves where larger animals and other wildlife can be found. Wildlife Habitat](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_83.gif)
![Public Forest/Natural Area: Natural Reserve, National Parks, Regional Parks, other parks and public forests, even private land that has been set aside for conservation. Balance your emphasis of forests with parklands to discourage the over-use of natural areas. Public Forest/Natural Area](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_73.gif)
![Significant Habitat: Notable wildlife ecosystem or natural breeding area that may be rare or especially beautiful and rich. Significant Habitat](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_82.gif)
![Special Tree: Marks a tree that is culturally or ecologically significant in the community. May be old growth, virgin (never cut by humans), ancient, sacred, medicinal or native tree. Could be indoors or an endangered species. Special Tree](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_74.gif)
![Amphibian Habitat: Area that is a good viewing site for frogs, newts and other amphibious species, which are indicators of a pond or wetland's health status. May include any kind of terrestrial ecosystem with amphibians. Amphibian Habitat](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_84.gif)
![Native Forests/Plants: Flora that is indigenous in the region, sometimes called old growth, heirloom or indigenous species. Native species requires less water and care than exotic imports, and usually attract more birds, bees and butterflies, and help the cycle of life stay in balance. May include a master gardener, permaculturalist or horticulturalist or information center. Native Forests/Plants](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_75.gif)
![Garden: Gardens that are maintained by public agencies or organization. Garden](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_76.gif)
Overview
HE FLETCHER WILDLIFE GARDEN, a long-term project of the Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club, is located on a site that is only minutes from the centre of Ottawa (see map).
With habitat loss a major factor in the decline of many plant and animal species, our goal is to encourage as many people as possible to create or restore natural landscapes on their urban or rural property. Our Interpretive Centre disseminates information on conservation issues and regional natural history. Behind the centre is our Backyard Garden designed to show how anyone can transform their own garden into one that is wildlife friendly.
The Friends of the Central Experimental Farm are partners in our project and the Ottawa Chapter of Landscape Ontario is a co-partner.
Besides being readily accessible to naturalists, gardeners, schoolchildren, and other residents of the city and its suburbs, the FWG site encompasses a variety of natural habitats. Volunteers are working to restore and enhance these and other areas to provide a wide range of potential homes for regional wildlife.
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