Rick Cavasin – Butterflies of Ottawa and Gatineau

Rick Cavasin, “The Butterfly Guy”, is a local naturalist, photographer and butterfly enthusiast. Rick will talk about butterflies and butterfly habitats of the Ottawa region including discussion of the five families of butterflies found in the Ottawa region, and descriptions of the many different sites where butterflies can be found, such as Luskville Falls, Constance Bay, Mer Bleue, and Larose Forest, to list a few. Rick will also talk about how some butterflies in our region are in serious decline. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about butterflies in our region.

Date: Wednesday Oct 5, 2016

Time: 7:00 P.M.

Place: Ottawa Public Library Main Auditorium (120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON)

Free Admission