WHAT’S NEW AT THE FRIENDS OF THE FARM?
2025 Master Gardener Lecture Series – Registration is now open!
The Friends of the Farm and the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton are once again teaming up to present the Master Gardener Lecture Series in the spring. The theme of the 2025 lecture series is “Inspired Gardening”.
New Tree Book!
Our new book “Pathways to the Trees at the Central Experimental Farm” is now available for purchase! For each copy of the book you buy, you can also receive a 20% discount on some of our other books! Visit our e-Boutique for more information.
We Have an Opening for Office Manager!
Please click here for more information.
Our Office Has Moved!
We are now located on the 2nd floor of Building 75,
next to the Ornamental Gardens.
CelebriTree Program
The 2024 CelebriTree program is now fully subscribed. All available trees have been assigned to donors. For updates on the 2025 CelebriTree program, please continue to check this website and/or subscribe to Farm Notes, our monthly e-newsletter. Click here for CelebriTree program details.
Our 2024 Arboretum tree tours have ended. Stay tuned next year!
Used Book Sale
Our annual used book sale is a very important event for the Friends of the Farm. As a result of our move to Building 75, unfortunately we are unable to accept donations of books at this time.
We are looking at new ways to continue with this very cherished event and will advise when we are able to accept delivery of used books. Please continue to watch our website and Farm Notes for updates over the next few months.
To find out more about these and our other events, please visit our website regularly, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or sign up for our free monthly e-bulletin Farm Notes.
Looking for the Perfect Gift?
Click on our e-Boutique or visit our office for…
Our Books…
… and Our Greeting Cards
Our Greeting Cards for all four seasons are available from our online Boutique! These sets of 6 cards feature Richard Hinchcliff’s stunning photography from the Farm in winter (below), spring, summer and fall. Buy an individual set or all fours seasons for a discount. Click here to place your order while supplies last.
IN OTHER NEWS….
FCEF letter to the City of Ottawa, August 2023
(Response to development proposals near the CEF)
With more to come… so please stay tuned!
Subscribe to our monthly e-bulletin “Farm Notes”.
See the Gardening Calendar for more garden events in the Ottawa area.
Read the Friends’ letters and responses to encroachment on the Farm. “It’s a research facility. It’s a public garden. It’s a heritage site. We’d like to see it stay that way.”
Collections
You may visit the Arboretum, Ornamental Gardens and Merivale Shelterbelt Collections at the Farm.
Self-guided walking tour of the Ornamental Gardens – English with descriptions and map. Guide des Jardins Ornementaux – Français avec descriptions et plan.