{"id":2172070,"date":"2023-11-16T18:57:07","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T17:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/?p=2172070"},"modified":"2024-06-10T15:06:44","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T14:06:44","slug":"connecting-with-nature-gardens-arboretums-and-green-spaces-in-ottawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/focusingonwildlife.com\/news\/connecting-with-nature-gardens-arboretums-and-green-spaces-in-ottawa\/","title":{"rendered":"Connecting with Nature: Gardens, Arboretums, and Green Spaces in Ottawa"},"content":{"rendered":"

When you feel exhausted from your urban life and routine, it is time to try nature therapy! Not only does it reduce stress, but it also allows us to fight against anxiety and depression, which are common and well-spread nowadays. Where can we try nature therapy in Ottawa? Are there any gardens, parks, reserves, or arboretums? Scroll down to find an answer!<\/span><\/p>\n

Carleton Greenhouses<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our list starts with magnificent <\/span>Carleton Greenhouses<\/span><\/a> – a true pride of Ottawa and Carleton University. The institution bears the title of UNESCO Heritage Site and is open to the public for observation, while students can study and do research here. The collection is large: the number of species exceeds 300, while the number of plants in greenhouses reaches up to 1,000 in quantity. What is more interesting is that the facilities here can simulate a tropical environment, and one room can maintain desert conditions. Do not miss your chance and come to explore this wonderful floral world!<\/span><\/p>\n

Britannia Conservation Area<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the best conservation areas welcomes everyone who wants to observe the wildlife while gazing upon the Ottawa River. Nearly 79 hectares of land are available to explore, providing easily accessible trails with numerous branches. Nature here is rich in animal species (birds specifically), so there is a chance that you can meet:<\/span><\/p>\n