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Join us as we gather together our collective love of the land that borders Gillies Grove Old-Growth forest, known today as Galilee Center grounds, to counter the development proposal that threatens the forest.

What a welcome 🌳 🌿 🌲
06/06/2026

What a welcome 🌳 🌿 🌲

Reflecting on a beautiful May Grove Rove 🥰 Thank you so much to our animated leader, Art, who shared his passion for cri...
06/03/2026

Reflecting on a beautiful May Grove Rove 🥰 Thank you so much to our animated leader, Art, who shared his passion for critters large and small. We listened for birds, discussed winged insects, noticed trilliums, and smelled the sweet fresh greenness of spring. Thank you to everyone who joined, and for the generous donations given to Friends of the Grove 💚

Grove Roves are back! Come learn about spring in the forest from local expert Arthur Goldsmith: migratory birds, ephemer...
05/19/2026

Grove Roves are back! Come learn about spring in the forest from local expert Arthur Goldsmith: migratory birds, ephemeral flowers, and more!

When: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm on Saturday May 23
Where: 164 Ottawa St: Entrance to Gillies Grove Nature Reserve
Duration: 2 hours to cover around 4 km
Cost: free, but donations to Friends of the Grove are welcome

What an Earth Day treat: some sweet fox kits frolicking in the meadow next to Gillies Grove old growth forest 🦊 Four ki...
04/23/2026

What an Earth Day treat: some sweet fox kits frolicking in the meadow next to Gillies Grove old growth forest 🦊 Four kits were spotted tumbling and playing in the grassy space. This called an ecotone: an even more biodiverse threshold between two ecosystems. This land is not protected by the Nature Conservancy of Canada like Gillies Grove is, and was recently purchased by a construction company. We're so happy to see these sweet creatures, and determined to protect them and their home from a sub division development. Thank you to the community member who shared their photo with us 💚

Last weekend, we were guided to paint a serene scene while we enjoyed the ambiance of the Art Loft. We're so grateful to...
03/31/2026

Last weekend, we were guided to paint a serene scene while we enjoyed the ambiance of the Art Loft. We're so grateful to artist and teacher Murielle Egan, for all of her time during the preparation and the fantastic lesson. It was beautiful to see all the subtle differences on our creations 🎨

A big thank you to for the use of the inspiring space! And to Kim for sharing an update during the tea break regarding how Friends of the Grove is working to protect Gillies Old growth forest and the surrounding trails, riverfront, and community garden from threat of a sub division development.

Looking for a cozy way to enjoy an immersive, creative, forest experience while staying indoors? 🌲🥶 Come appreciate the ...
03/15/2026

Looking for a cozy way to enjoy an immersive, creative, forest experience while staying indoors? 🌲🥶
Come appreciate the transition of a season this weekend during a Paint & Sip afternoon presented by Friends of the Grove on Saturday March 21st 🎨
We will be serving a locally-sourced, forest-themed tea from 🫖
while local artist Murielle Egan leads a step-by-step guided paint workshop 🖼
All painting supplies are provided, and you can bring home your canvas depicting the familiar and beloved birch 🤍

When: March 21st at 1:00pm-4:30pm
Where: Art Loft at 152 John Street North, Arnprior
Tickets: Limited tickets available at Ticketsplease.ca
Price: $55

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Proceeds go to Friends of the Grove conservation fundraising efforts.We're raising money for environmental and archeological studies, legal advice, and other solutions for protecting Gillies Grove old-growth forest from the threat of a subdivision being developed between Harrington Street and the Ottawa River / Kichi Sipi, on the cherished and generational Community Gardens and Millennium Trail.
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Lots of exciting things in this issue of the Grove Report! 🎨 Details for our next event this month: a forest-inspired pa...
03/10/2026

Lots of exciting things in this issue of the Grove Report!

🎨 Details for our next event this month: a forest-inspired paint & sip at the Art Loft on March 21 pm! 🎤 Read a recap of our latest Coffee House guest speaker Marshall buchanan who presented on the importance of urban forests.
📖 Plus a special, seasonal Anishinabe story.

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New Event Blog Post: The Importance of Urban Forests Come by tomorrow evening to hear from Registered Professional Fores...
02/25/2026

New Event Blog Post: The Importance of Urban Forests
Come by tomorrow evening to hear from Registered Professional Forester, Marshall Buchanan.
Marshall's presentation will start at 7:00 pm and will be followed by a Q and A, open discussion. Our committee members will also be available to answer questions, discuss recent activities and volunteer opportunities for those interested.

We look forward to welcoming you to an evening of community and insight. If you would like to submit a question in advance, please email us at [email protected].

What: Coffeehouse with special guest Marshall Buchanan
Date: Thursday February 26th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm. Presentation will begin at 7:00pm followed by a Q and A.
Location: Cafe Tilda, 158 John St. North, Arnprior, ON

https://savethegroveagain.com/blog/posts/blogPage0027

Upcoming Event: The Importance of Urban Forests 🌳 🏘🌲What: Coffeehouse: with special guest Marshall BuchananWhen: Thursd...
02/23/2026

Upcoming Event: The Importance of Urban Forests 🌳 🏘🌲

What: Coffeehouse: with special guest Marshall Buchanan
When: Thursday February 26th
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm (presentation will begin at 7:00pm followed by a Q and A)
Location: Cafe Tilda, 158 John St. North

We know it is highly unique to have an old-growth forest in the midst of a town. Now we get to learn why its location makes it important and discover what other potential treasures it holds.

Read more in our blog post here:
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Oldies 107.7 Reported on our Monthly Coffee House events! Listen at the link here:https://buff.ly/NomvI2z Friends of the...
02/23/2026

Oldies 107.7 Reported on our Monthly Coffee House events! Listen at the link here:
https://buff.ly/NomvI2z

Friends of the Grove "is concerned that a possible development on 20 acres of land formerly owned by the Galilee Centre will stunt the future of the old growth forest next door.
Indeed Carleton Place, a community of similar size with a growth rate that compares with Arnprior’s already has an Urban Forest and River Corridor Advisory Committee in place"

The next event is Feb 26 at 6:30 pm and is open to all.

Hosted at .Tilda & - located at 158 John Street North in Arnprior.

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