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This tour is held annually to acknowledge and applaud the contributions and accomplishments of the various people buried at Beechwood Cemetery. This year, we are highlighting those who helped our environment.FAITH FYLES - Section 40, Lot 80 SE
In 1911, Faith Fyles began to work for the Botany Division at the Experimental Farm as an assistant botanist, where she was put in charge of the Arboretum. In 1920, Fyles became the first artist employed by the Horticulture division.
JAMES BERNARD HARKIN - Section 41, Lots 46 Ctr and 47 Ctr
In 1911, James Harkin was the first Commissioner of the Dominion Parks Branch, the predecessor of Parks Canada. He helped draft the National Parks Act of 1930, and he created 13 protected areas that touched almost every province. Harkin’s work there earned the nickname “the father of National Parks.”
JAMES WILLIAM MACNEILL - Section 37, Lot 94, TG 2
In 1969, James MacNeill was appointed Special Advisor on the Constitution and Environment in the Privy Council Office by Prime Minister Trudeau. Over the next two years, he helped developed the Government's basic position on the environment and the constitution. In 1984, MacNeill was the chief architect and principal author of the Commission's world-acclaimed
report Our Common Future in which he established the concept of sustainable development.
MGEN NORMAN ELLIOTT RODGER - Section 63, Lot 2, 3 & 4
During World War II, Norman Rodger served in various capacities overseas, concluding as Chief of Staff of 2nd Canadian Corps. Upon his return to Canada, he became a conservationist in Winnipeg. Rodger actively supported environmental education and initiated an enduring nesting box program which successfully encouraged the regeneration of the local wood duck population.
Beechwood would like to thank the Ottawa School of Theater for their hard work, dedication and creativity to bring this event to life.
Recommendations:
As the actors will conclude at 4 pm, we suggest arriving before 3:20 to enjoy the full experience.
Dress appropriately for the weather - Sunscreen and bug spray
For more information, contact us by phone at 613-741-9530 or by email at [email protected]
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa, ON K1L, Canada,Ottawa, Ontario