WHAT’S NEW AT THE FRIENDS OF THE FARM?

Arboretum Tree Tours and Ornamental Garden Tours

Tree tour information and registration

Garden tour information and registration

Speaker Series 2025: Ottawa’s Treasure – The Central Experimental Farm

Take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about the Central Experimental Farm—its history, its successes, and the role and importance of its ongoing research.  This five-session Speaker Series features scientists from the CEF’s Ottawa Research and Development Centre, who will take you into their fascinating worlds of beneficial insects and invertebrates; soil health; and invasive species and biovigilance.  The Series will also include presentations on the history of the CEF, its horticultural legacy, and its notable women. 

Admission for each session is free, but advanced registration will be required.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Click here for information on volunteer opportunities. 

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.

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.

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.

Subscribe to our monthly e-bulletin “Farm Notes”.

See the Gardening Calendar for more garden events in the Ottawa area.

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.