Green's Creek (Ontario) facts for kids
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Green's Creek in early spring
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Ontario |
| Municipality | Ottawa |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | confluence of Borthwick and Ramsey Creeks 45°24′03″N 75°35′43″W / 45.40083°N 75.59528°W |
| River mouth | Ottawa River Lua error in Module:Coordinates at line 614: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value). |
| Length | 13.4 km (8.3 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 19.29 km2 (7.45 sq mi) |
Green's Creek is a small river in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is a branch of the bigger Ottawa River. The creek flows through the community of Gloucester in eastern Ottawa. Many smaller streams, like Borthwick Creek and Mud Creek, flow into Green's Creek. These streams start in the Mer Bleue Bog, a cool wetland area.
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The Story of Green's Creek
Green's Creek is about 13.4 kilometers (8.3 miles) long. It has carved its way deeply into the ground. This ground was once the bottom of a huge ancient sea called the Champlain Sea. Because of this, you can find many different kinds of forests along the creek. These range from high, dry areas with oak and pine trees to wet areas near the water. Nearly 500 different types of plants have been found in the Green's Creek area.
Special Plants and Animals
Near where Green's Creek meets the Ottawa River, there is a large area of silver maple swamp. This swamp is a very important wetland. It is one of the most important wetland areas along the south shore of the Ottawa River.
Some rare plants grow here. One example is the pinedrops (Pterospora andromeda). This is the only place in the region where this plant grows. Another special plant found here is the witch-hazel (Hammamelis virginiana).
Fossils and History
Green's Creek is also important for its geology. Many fossil fish have been found here. These fossils are from the time of the Champlain Sea, long before humans existed. They help scientists learn about ancient life.
Exploring Green's Creek
The area around Green's Creek is protected as part of the Ottawa Greenbelt. This means it is a natural space kept for everyone to enjoy. There are 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) of walking trails in the Green's Creek Valley conservation area. These trails are great for exploring nature and seeing the creek's unique plants and animals.
