OWA Near North Chapter

05/16/2026

Our Chapter's Forest Fire Fundamentals for Woodlot Owners Workshop was a great success today, with excellent presentations, plenty of discussion, and delicious food, fun, and camaraderie. Thanks to all who helped to organize, especially local member Monika Strak!

05/15/2026

A wonderful video! :)

04/30/2026

Our May 16th Chapter event in Bracebridge is fast approaching. Please see the attached poster for all the details and information on how to register.

There has been a slight change to the agenda as follows:

In the absence of Ken Cox, we are thrilled that Sarah Allen, Provincial Coordinator of MNR's Aviation, Forest Fire, and Emergency Services Branch will be giving the "Wildland Fire Mitigation and Preparedness for Woodlot Owners" presentation. Sarah has two decades of experience in various roles with MNR, is a Type 1 Plans Chief, and over the past 12 years has worked on some of Ontario's most notable fires, as well as out-of-province deployments. Sarah holds an Honours Bachelor of Science in Forestry as well as a Masters of Science in Forestry from Lakehead University. Looking forward to hearing her perspective!

We hope to see you there!

Ontario Woodlot Association CIF Algonquin Section Friends of the Petawawa Research Forest

04/16/2026

Our upcoming webinar will showcase the results of a very interesting study that was just completed at the Petawawa Research Forest. See the poster below for all the information...

04/15/2026

Great to have Associate Minister of Forestry and Natural Resources Kevin Holland attend and speak at our provincial conference in Kawartha Chapter last weekend!

03/31/2026

Here is an event that our OWA Near North Chapter members should consider attending:

SAVE THE CEC Join Us for our 9th annual Earth Day fundraising event with canadian authors Waubgeshig Rice & Adam Shoalts It’s an event like no other! This year our fundraising efforts are more important than ever. Every event ticket sold will help bring the CEC closer to re-opening following the d...

03/18/2026

And it isn't even Spring yet! 😀

03/09/2026

Registration is now open...

03/06/2026

Spring is nearly upon us and the next issue of The Ontario Woodlander should arrive just in time to OWA members' mailboxes.

In this issue, we take a look at forest fires as many regions across the province have experienced a greater frequency in conditions that increase the risk of fire in recent decades. We also read about the FireSmart Program and how members have applied FireSmart principles to their woodlot. Readers will learn more about two fires in 2025, one in Renfrew County and another in the Kawarthas, and how we can build resilience in our woodlots.

As well, a delightful and educational collection of articles chronicle a forestry tour in the United Kingdom, written by several of the OWA and CIF members who participated.

Want to get your copy? Become an OWA member today! There's never been a better time to join: https://www.ontariowoodlot.com/join 🌟

📸Cover photo by Lacey Rose, Renfrew County Forest, showing the aftermath of the 7 hectare forest fire in Renfrew County.

Ontario Woodlot Association Renfrew County Chapter

02/24/2026