News
Ferguson Forest Center tree saplings used for largest free tree giveaway in Ottawa’s history
Posted: Sunday, 03 October 2021
CTV news coverage of a successful ongoing program by Ecology Ottawa to raise awareness and distribute tree saplings grown by the Ferguson Forest Center. They are on track this year to giveaway a record 15,000 trees, which Ecology Ottawa identifies as the largest free tree giveaway in Ottawa’s history. https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/record-number-of-free-trees-given-away-by-ecology-ottawa-this-year-1.5601282
Capture North Grenville Photo Contest
Posted: Wednesday, 21 July 2021
Please consider helping to showcase the Ferguson Forest Center by contributing photos of the trails or other FFC recreational activities to the Capture North Grenville Photo Contest running between now and August 22, 2021. Details, including the link for submitting photos, are below: A message from the Municipality: We wanted to share an exciting new initiative with you! The Municipality of North Grenville has launched a 2021 photo contest and is inviting you to participate. The Capture North Grenville Photo Contest features 5 categories: Nature, Active Living, Urban landscapes, Pets, and Love NG. The top 2 photos per category will be chosen…
Anniversary Park Bicycle Rack Installed
Posted: Monday, 28 June 2021
Update- the Anniversary Park bicycle rack was installed on Friday June 25th. The Ferguson Forest Centre and the Municipality of North Grenville are pleased to have partnered together for the purchase and installation of this strategically located 1.5 metre wide bicycle rack.
Disc Golf Introduced at Ferguson Forest Centre
Posted: Tuesday, 08 June 2021
Carl Doucette, President, Ferguson Forest Centre (FFC) and Dwayne Dowdell, Interim President of the new Kemptville Disc Golf Club (KDGC) are pleased to formally announce the introduction of disc golf at the FFC’s arboretum. Interim President Dowdell stated … “it has been a dream of mine for years to design, create and install a disc golf course in the Kemptville area and with the FFC’s Board support I have been able to accomplish this.” The 9 hole (basket) course operated by the KDGC is located in the multi-use natural greenspace of the mostly northern area of the arboretum. The approximately…
Annual Events
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MaySpring Plant Sale
Kemptville Horticultural Society holds their Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 16th from 8:30am to noon at the Ferguson Forest Centre. Come early for best selection or take advantage of the 2 for 1 deal after 11am.