Plant Walks 2026:
Life Among the Stones
Come meet the rich plant life found in local cemeteries. Join us on an educational adventure to discover the many plants thriving alongside our beloved dead; the life among the stones.
Burial sites are home to rich biodiversity. Local herbalist and botanical expert Amber Westfall of The Wild Garden is our guide to the hidden ecology of these sacred spaces. Slow down, look closely, and discover the natural beauty growing among the gravestones. These walks are a gentle, meaningful way to connect with the land, the past, and the present as we remember our beloved dead.
Stay tuned for July and August dates!
Death Café in the Park
Saturday, August 15
12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Vincent Massey Park
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Stay connected for upcoming CDO events and related offerings
We host two major public events each year – one in Spring and one in Autumn. Sprinkled in between are cemetery plant walks, films & discussions, casual death chats, grief gatherings, conversations on conservation burial, and more.
If you’re interested in collaborations, please get in touch.
Community Deathcare Ottawa 