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Clearance of Conditions Form

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September 08, 2023

Reforest your rural Ottawa property for only pennies a tree

OTTAWA, Sept. 8, 2023 – If you’ve ever considered planting trees on your rural Ottawa property, there’s no better time than now. Thanks to generous subsidies from Forests Ontario and the City of Ottawa, Ottawa landowners only pay $0.15 per tree, or about $150 per acre, to reforest their properties – compared to about $3,000 to plant the same trees through a private company. “It’s an incredibly good deal, and we do all the work for you,” said Ian Cochrane, forestry manager for the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA), which implements the program in the Rideau And Mississippi Valley watersheds. “We consider…

Published in Media Release

August 31, 2023

Commemorative Foley Mountain puzzle to support park programs

WESTPORT, Sept 1, 2023 – Want to own a unique piece of Foley Mountain memorabilia? How about 500 pieces? This fall, Foley Mountain fans can bring the famous Spy Rock lookout home with them in the form of a custom jigsaw puzzle. The non-profit Friends of Foley Mountain group is selling the 500-piece commemorative puzzle to mark 50 years since Foley Mountain officially opened as a public conservation area. The puzzle features the iconic view of Westport from the top of Spy Rock. This limited-edition puzzle will be available for sale this fall at Westport retailers Lower Mountain Mercantile, Village…

Published in Media Release

August 23, 2023

Book Baxter

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Thank you for your interest in booking an education program at Baxter Conservation Area. Please check out our list of Baxter Educational Programs and then review the Baxter Education calendar and complete the form to request a booking.

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Baxter Conservation Area Supervisor, Outdoor Educator and Camp Director

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Tel: 613-489-3592
Fax: 613-692- 0831

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ATR-July August 2023

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August 10, 2023

Heavy Precipitation Causing Elevated Water Levels Across Rideau Valley Watershed

(WCS – R13/2023)August 10, 2023 – Caution is advised around all waterways in the Rideau Valley Watershed following several large rain events over the last few weeks, with additional rain in the forecast. Observed rainfall amounts for the last month across the watershed are significantly more than normal. Environment Canada’s short-term weather forecast indicates we may receive an additional 50 to 100 mm of rain over the next 7 days. Water levels and flows in all waterways are generally higher than average for this time of year across the Rideau Valley Watershed. Although no significant riverine flooding is anticipated, water levels…

Published in Watershed Conditions Statements

August 09, 2023

Low Water Status Now ‘Normal’ in Tay River and Rideau Lakes; Water Levels Remain Low in Bobs and Christie Lakes

(WCS-LW - 2/2023)August 9, 2023 – Watershed conditions in the Tay River and Rideau Lakes watersheds have returned to “Normal’ under the Ontario Low Water Response Program. However, the water levels in Bobs and Christie Lakes, which are used throughout the recreational season to augment the flow in the Tay River and regulate navigation in the Rideau River, are still below average for this time of year. Parks Canada staff continue to closely monitor these lakes and expect the water levels to approach normal levels with rain in the forecast. With well above-average rainfall amounts across the watershed during the last…

Published in Watershed Conditions Statements

July 18, 2023

Invasive species the target of upcoming community workshop

RIDEAU VALLEY, July 18, 2023 – In the war on invasive species, knowledge is the most potent weapon – and a free community workshop aims to arm the public with as much invasive species information as possible. Focusing on identification and how to reduce their spread, the workshop on Saturday, July 29 will feature staff presentations as well as hands-on displays of invasive plants and animals. “We’re hoping more members of the public will become familiar with these species and their impacts,” said Amanda Lange, RVCA’s Aquatic Habitat Monitoring Co-ordinator. “The more people know about invasive species, the more we can…

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July 13, 2023

Foley Mountain launching new Family Forest School this fall

WESTPORT, July 14, 2023 – A new weekly Forest School program will cater to kids ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers this September. The parent-assisted program will run every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11:30 for 12 weeks, beginning Sept. 12. “It’s so important to let young kids engage in risky play, explore a diverse landscape, develop their motor skills and of course receive all the wonderful benefits from being outside,” said Foley Mountain site supervisor Rebecca Whitman. “The sooner we can help children build connections to the land and nature, the better off we’ll all be.” The Forest School model…

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July 11, 2023

Minor Low Water Conditions in Tay River and Rideau Lakes Watersheds

(WCS-LW - 1/2023)July 11, 2023 – Following a period of dry and hot weather, the Rideau Valley Low Water Response Team is declaring a MINOR low water status for the Tay River and Rideau Lakes watersheds (referred to as Upper Rideau Valley watershed), after officials met to discuss current watershed conditions on Monday, July 10, 2023. Upper Rideau Valley watershed residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily reduce their water usage by 10 percent. This is especially important for those who have permits for taking water from surface or groundwater sources and all residents on private, communal or municipal wells. The requested…

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Foley Mountain Forest School (Westport, ON) draft)

Foley Mountain Forest School offers an alternative education in which children spend most of their time outside, playing and learning through experiential, hands-on activities that promote curiosity in an active and authentic learning environment. Students will receive the benefits of repeated and regular visits to a natural area, in a play and inquiry-based education setting.

Tuition subsidies for the forest school program may be available for those who qualify. Please contact for more details.

Location: Foley Mountain Lane, Westport, ON — Google map

Programs that we offer:

Family Forest School
Kindergarten for children aged 4-5
School age for children aged 6-12
Family drop-in programs for all ages

PLEASE NOTE — We will consider offering additional program days if there is demand!

PLEASE READ our Forest School Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

NEW PROGRAM – Family Forest School

Is your child a bit too young to join in our independent programs or are you just looking to be a part of their forest school experience? Well, this new program may be the perfect fit for you!

The same play based, child centred learning environment as our other forest school programs. Enjoy play, stories, snack time, forest adventures, and more!
A new forest school program for children aged 2-5 (younger or slightly older siblings are welcome to tag along) where a parent or guardian stays with the child during the program.
Tuesdays from 9:30am – 11:30am offered in the same fall, winter, and spring sessions as our other programs. Registration is for the whole session.
Supported by one of our skilled and experienced forest school educators.
Cost per child is $18/morning plus HST.

Program	Date/Time	Cost
Fall 2024 – Tuesdays Registration open now	Sept 10 – Nov 26, 2024/9:30am – 11:30am	$244.08
Winter 2025 – Tuesdays	Jan 14 – March, 4/9:30am – 11:30am	$162.72
Spring 2025 – Tuesdays	March 25-June 10, 4/9:30am – 11:30am	$244.08

To Register

Please complete the registration request form to be added to our registration list. Upon completion of the form, we will send you a registration package, including the program handbook and other necessary documents. PLEASE NOTE that filling out this form does not necessarily guarantee a space in the program but begins the registration process.

Kindergarten Program

Children ages 4-5 years
Program runs from 9am – 12pm
Cost per child is $30/morning plus HST. All prices below include HST.
Participants must be able to use the toilet independently
Please check out our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Program	Date/Time	Cost
Fall 2024 – Wednesdays REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!	Sept 11 – Nov 27, 2024/9am – 12pm	$406.80
Winter 2025 - Wednesdays	Jan 15 – March 5/9am – 12pm	$271.20
Spring 2025 - Wednesdays	March 26 – June 11/9am-12pm	$406.80

To Register

Please complete the registration request form to be added to our registration list. Upon completion of the form, we will send you a registration package, including the program handbook and other necessary documents. PLEASE NOTE that filling out this form does not necessarily guarantee a space in the program but begins the registration process.

School Age Program

For children aged 6–12
Cost per child is $55/full day or $30/half day plus HST. All prices below include HST.

Program Session	Date/Time	Cost
Fall 2024 - Thursdays, Full Day REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!	Sept 12 - Nov 28, 2023/9am - 3pm	$745.80
Fall 2024 - Thursdays, Half Day REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!	Sept 12 - Nov 28, 2023/9am - 12pm	$406.80
Winter 2025 – Thursdays, Full Day	Jan 16 – Mar 6, 2025/9am - 3pm	$497.20
Winter 2025 – Thursdays, Half Day	Jan 16 – Mar 6, 2025/9am - 12pm	$271.20
Spring 2025 – Thursdays, Full Day	March 27 – June 12, 2025/9am - 3pm	$745.80
Spring 2025 – Thursdays, Half Day	March 27 – June 12, 2025/9am - 12pm	$406.80

To Register

Forest School FREE Family Drop In Programs

Pack up the family and head down to Foley Mountain Conservation Area to explore, adventure, play, and learn in the forest! Thanks to the Township of Rideau Lakes, we are offering FREE family drop-in program.

2024 Drop In Programs

April 20, from 10-11:30 am Waitlist Only
May 18, from 10-11:30 am Waitlist Only
June 15, from 10-11:30 am Waitlist Only
July 20, from 10-11:30 am
August 17, from 10-11:30 am
September 21, from 10-11:30 am
October 19, from 10-11:30 am
November 16, from 10-11:30 am
December 21, from 10-11:30 am

General Information:

All ages of children welcome, children must be accompanied by an adult
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED and group size will be limited - please complete the registration request form to pre-register or be added to the waitlist.
FREE of cost