Monday, March 25th @ 7:00 PM
Tom Brown Arena
141 Bayview Road, Ottawa
Backyard Ponds & Water Gardens
This presentation will look at the construction and installation of a water garden or pond for the residential back yard. It will cover location, excavation, materials equipment, and installation. The presentation will also look at plants and how to create a natural balance along with fish and commissioning of the feature. Finally, annual maintenance including spring preparation and fall/winter close down will be reviewed.
PRESENTATION BY RICHARD INCHLEY
BIO
Based in the Ottawa valley, Richard Inchley Ponds and Aquaria is ideally located to supply the Ottawa region with water garden and landscape services. Originally from the UK, Richard studied fish farming, leading to a successful 25-year career in the water garden and landscape industry. Richard has also been a keen pond and aquarium hobbyist for over 35 years.
Ponds and Aquaria was established in 2002 and specialize in the construction and installation of water gardens and garden landscaping. Coupled with a strong desire for quality and value, the long term success of each project, whether for residential or commercial clients, is fully supported by comprehensive maintenance and service programmes.
Ponds and Aquaria commercial water plant nursery and pond fish distribution facility offers a complete range of water garden livestock for projects and service clientele. As well, we provide an extensive list of retail partners.
3 Reasons to become an ovas member
If you haven’t purchased a membership yet, here are 3 reasons why it’s worth doing!
1. Meet Other Hobbyists
OVAS meetings are a great place to meet and socialize with other hobbyists, to compare notes, trade plants and fish, and to learn something new. OVAS members are a fine group of people who are happy to share their knowledge and experience.
Whether you are new to the hobby or a seasoned expert, you will always find friendly faces who are more than happy to answer questions or help solve a problem. Our members include saltwater and freshwater enthusiasts, and we also have an ever-growing number of plantaholics on board!
2. Learn More About the Hobby
You don’t need to be a member to attend meetings and events but you should consider joining anyway. Membership dues are what make auctions, speakers, seminars, meetings, etc., possible. Dues are only $20/year.
OVAS also supports and encourages the hobby in various ways. Most recently, we have begun encouraging young people to enjoy the hobby through classroom tank donations made possible through membership dues and OVAS sponsors.
3. Enjoy the Benefits of Membership
Members enjoy a 10% DISCOUNT at Big Al’s (East), Critter Jungle (West), La Niche & Moi (Gatineau), and at Ponds & Aquaria (Kinburn). For many of us, the 10% discount more than pays for the membership every year.
You can become a member by joining online or in-person at any OVAS meeting or event (cash only).
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[mashshare]OVAS is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and supporting the aquarium hobby in Ottawa and its surrounding areas. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in home aquariums and provides many benefits such as discounts at local retailers, easy access to the aquarium community, attend events, and more! The club meets at least once a month at Tom Brown arena from September through to May and maintains the ovas.ca website and online forum.
OVAS is a member of the Canadian Association of Aquarium Clubs.