Activities

Agence Bassin Versant des 7, another non-profit organisation involved in shoreline protection and wetland conservation , will be joining the Alliance for this activity. All necessary equipment to be provided.

When: Saturday, May 10th at 10 am.

Where: The meeting place will be across from 100 Fraser road, Gatineau

Deschênes Park Alliance is pleased to invite you to its Annual General Meeting 2025!

Where: Belmont Community Centre, 26 Belmont, Aylmer sector 
When: Thursday March 20, 2025, at 19h00
Time: The general meeting will start at 19h00 and will wrap up around 20h00. It will be
followed by Wine and cheese tasting allowing to mingle and discuss and to visit the Alliance
kiosk on site.
Presentation: In addition to the regular report on administration and activities of the Alliance, there will be a presentation by Howard Powles about the 100 years of history of Deschênes area.

Alliance Park Deschênes is planning an activity in the Deschênes forest on the identification of trees before the spring bud burst. We will take time to observe bark, buds and twigs to identify the different tree species. We will meet up on Sunday, March 2 at 10:00 am at the south end of Vanier road on the bike path next to the Ottawa river. Looking forward to seeing you there!

When: Sunday March 2, 10:00 – 11:30 am

Where: Meeting place: south end of Vanier Road next to the river

To get 2025 off to a good start, we are organizing a joint family activity with the Friends of Gatineau Park to discover together what animals are active in winter in and around the Deschênes forest. Looking forward to seeing you there. Dress warmly for this activity.

When: Sunday February 23, 10:30am - 12pm
Where: the meeting place will be across from 100 Fraser road, Aylmer sector

Help the Alliance protect nature for the community. The 2025 calendars are now on sale. You can order yours by sending an email to parcdeschenespark@gmail.com  

The calendars cost 28$. 

Agence Bassin Versant des 7, another non-profit organisation involved in shoreline protection and wetland conservation , will be joining the Alliance for this activity. All necessary equipment to be provided.

When: Sunday, October 27th from 10 am to noon.

Where: The meeting place will be across from 100 Fraser road, Gatineau

Alliance Parc Deschênes has once again planned a mycological excursion led by the members of the Mycologues amateurs de l'Outaouais. All are welcome. You can bring a small basket or a bag to collect mushrooms. After we finish collecting the mushrooms , they will be identified by the experts! An activity not to be missed!

When: Sunday, October 6th 2024, 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Meeting point: across from 100 Fraser road