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James Fletcher 1852-1908

The Fletcher Wildlife Garden is named after James Fletcher, Dominion Entomologist and Botanist. He was based on the Central Experimental Farm (Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada) where he was also the Chief of the Entomology and Botany Division from 1887 until his death in 1908.

However, his interests extended beyond plants and insects as they relate to agriculture, to natural history in general. He was a founding member and later president, of The Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club, the parent organization which oversees the FWG. It was thought fitting to name the garden after this eminent naturalist.

James Fletcher was born in England, in Kent County, moving to Canada in 1874.

An issue of The Ottawa Naturalist (Vol. 22(10): 189-234, 1909 was dedicated to the life and work of James Fletcher.

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James Fletcher Plaque at FWG
James Fletcher Plaque at FWG		 James Fletcher water fountain
James Fletcher water fountain		 James Fletcher water fountain
James Fletcher water fountain		 James Fletcher
James Fletcher
Jame Fletcher tombstone at Beechwood Cemetery
Jame Fletcher tombstone at Beechwood Cemetery		 James Fletcher
James Fletcher		 Fletcher's cydia moth (Cydia fletcherana), #3472
Fletcher's cydia moth (Cydia fletcherana), #3472		 Fletcher's Cydia moth (Cydia fletcherana), #3472
Fletcher's Cydia moth (Cydia fletcherana), #3472

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