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Foley Mountain Educational Programming

The outdoor environmental education program at Foley Mountain provides students with interactive, experiential, curriculum-based experiences that will help them to understand our natural world and their relationship with it. The Program can accommodate up to 60 students per day and all equipment is provided. All programs are approximately 1.5 hours in duration. Descriptions are offered as general guidelines — if there are specific objectives that you would like to accomplish, please let us know. Although grade levels are recommended for each program, these are only guidelines. Please select any desired fields to narrow your search.

Half Day Program $200 / group * maximum 30 students, 90 minutes with an RVCA instructor
Full Day Program $275 / group * maximum 30 students, two 90 minutes with an RVCA instructor
Self-directed $2.50/person * Interested in just visiting the conservation area with your class but not booking a program? The cost is $2.50/person. This does not include the use of buildings other than access to public washrooms. To reserve facilities, contact staff. Staff must still be contacted to book a self-directed visit.
Overnight Tent Camping (accommodations only) 1-15 people - $90/night *
16-30 people - $180/night *
30+ people - $7 for each additional person *
Additional buildings also available for rent (link to facility rentals)
Take you class on an overnight adventure to our group camping area! Plan your own activities or book our education staff to provide programming during your stay (see above for pricing).
Virtual Outdoor Education Program $100 for a 45 minute program for up to 30 students * Our outdoor education staff will guide you and your students through an adventure that focuses on bringing the outdoors to you. Our virtual programs are live, adapted for each grade level listed, curriculum connected, and include opportunities to interact directly with our outdoor educators!

* plus applicable taxes

For information and to book a VIRTUAL program, click here. 

Diane Downey

Diane Downey

January 25, 2021

RVCC Snowpack Metadata

SNOW-MNR-3310-

Station Metadata [SNOW-MNR-3310]

STATUS: Active, Seasonal

ABOUT THIS DATA:

The biweekly snow depth (cm) and snow water equivalent (mm) for the Manotick, Ontario region (SNOW-MNR-3310). Field monitoring conducted by the RVCA.

DATA TIME-SERIES:

Biweekly, Field Measurement, Snow Depth (SD); centimeters
Biweekly, Field Measurement, Snow Water Equivalent (SWE); millimeters

LOCATION: UTM 18T [X: 444445.2], [Y: 5010783.4]

SUBWATERSHED: Lower Rideau River

PERIOD OF RECORD (RVCA ARCHIVE): Jan/2008 - Present

OWNER/OPERATOR: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

DATA AVAILABILITY: Biweekly field monitoring from Oct-June

STATISTICS: NA

DATA UNCERTAINTY:

The RVCA cannot guarantee the accuracy of the provided data. Data accuracy can be affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to: Equipment malfunction/maintenance, regional climate conditions and site disturbance. Users of the RVCA's data tools are cautioned to consider the unverified nature of the information before using it for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business.

DATA SOURCES:

MNRF Snow Collection Protocol

CONTACT:

For for more information, please contact:

SNOW-MNR-3306-

Station Metadata [SNOW-MNR-3306]

STATUS: Active, Seasonal

ABOUT THIS DATA:

The biweekly snow depth (cm) and snow water equivalent (mm) for the Pierces Corners region (SNOW-MNR-3306). Field monitoring conducted by the RVCA. Statistics have been generated by the RVCA from the period between 1977-2019 (42 years). These statistics include the biweekly median (50th percentile), interquartile range (data range between the daily 25th and 75th percentiles) and the maximum snow water volume measured over the period of record. The median and interquartile range represent the typical normal snow water volume observed at this time of year over the historic record.

DATA TIME-SERIES:

Biweekly, Field Measurement, Snow Depth (SD); centimeters
Biweekly, Field Measurement, Snow Water Equivalent (SWE); millimeters
Biweekly, Lower Quartile (25th Percentile; Historic Normal Water Equivalent); millimeters
Biweekly, Median (50th Percentile; Historic Normal Water Equivalent); millimeters
Biweekly, Upper Quartile (75th Percentile; Historic Normal Water Equivalent); millimeters

LOCATION: UTM 18T [X: 444984.3], [Y: 4988113.9]

SUBWATERSHED: Lower Rideau River

PERIOD OF RECORD (RVCA ARCHIVE): Jan/1977 - Present

OWNER/OPERATOR: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

DATA AVAILABILITY: Biweekly field monitoring from Oct-June

STATISTICS: RVCA statistics calculated from the 1977-2019 period of record.

a) Upper Quartile (Historic Normal)
Statistics Interval - 1 Year, Recurring
Extraction Interval - Biweekly (15 Days); No Aggregation
Statistics Type: 75th Percentile
Update Frequency: Biweekly

b) Lower Quartile (Historic Normal)
Statistics Interval - 1 Year, Recurring
Extraction Interval - Biweekly (15 Days); No Aggregation
Statistics Type: 25th Percentile
Update Frequency: Biweekly

c) Median (Historic Normal)
Statistics Interval - 1 Year, Recurring
Extraction Interval - Biweekly (15 Days); No Aggregation
Statistics Type: 50th Percentile
Update Frequency: Biweekly

DATA UNCERTAINTY:

The RVCA cannot guarantee the accuracy of the provided data. Data accuracy can be affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to: Equipment malfunction/maintenance, regional climate conditions and site disturbance. Users of the RVCA's data tools are cautioned to consider the unverified nature of the information before using it for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business.

DATA SOURCES:

MNRF Snow Collection Protocol

CONTACT:

For for more information, please contact:

SNOW-MNR-3304-

Station Metadata [SNOW-MNR-3304]

STATUS: Active, Seasonal

ABOUT THIS DATA:

The biweekly snow depth (cm) and snow water equivalent (mm) for the Nolans Corners region (SNOW-MNR-3304). Field monitoring conducted by the RVCA. Statistics have been generated by the RVCA from the period between 1977-2019 (42 years). These statistics include the biweekly median (50th percentile), interquartile range (data range between the daily 25th and 75th percentiles) and the maximum snow water volume measured over the period of record. The median and interquartile range represent the typical normal snow water volume observed at this time of year over the historic record.

DATA TIME-SERIES:

Biweekly, Field Measurement, Snow Depth (SD); centimeters
Biweekly, Field Measurement, Snow Water Equivalent (SWE); millimeters
Biweekly, Lower Quartile (25th Percentile; Historic Normal Water Equivalent); millimeters
Biweekly, Median (50th Percentile; Historic Normal Water Equivalent); millimeters
Biweekly, Upper Quartile (75th Percentile; Historic Normal Water Equivalent); millimeters

LOCATION: UTM 18T [X: 424389.2], [Y: 4975304.8]

SUBWATERSHED: Middle Rideau River

PERIOD OF RECORD (RVCA ARCHIVE): Jan/1977 - Present

OWNER/OPERATOR: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

DATA AVAILABILITY: Biweekly field monitoring from Oct-June

STATISTICS: RVCA statistics calculated from the 1977-2019 period of record.

a) Upper Quartile (Historic Normal)
Statistics Interval - 1 Year, Recurring
Extraction Interval - Biweekly (15 Days); No Aggregation
Statistics Type: 75th Percentile
Update Frequency: Biweekly

b) Lower Quartile (Historic Normal)
Statistics Interval - 1 Year, Recurring
Extraction Interval - Biweekly (15 Days); No Aggregation
Statistics Type: 25th Percentile
Update Frequency: Biweekly

c) Median (Historic Normal)
Statistics Interval - 1 Year, Recurring
Extraction Interval - Biweekly (15 Days); No Aggregation
Statistics Type: 50th Percentile
Update Frequency: Biweekly

DATA UNCERTAINTY:

The RVCA cannot guarantee the accuracy of the provided data. Data accuracy can be affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to: Equipment malfunction/maintenance, regional climate conditions and site disturbance. Users of the RVCA's data tools are cautioned to consider the unverified nature of the information before using it for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business.

DATA SOURCES:

MNRF Snow Collection Protocol

CONTACT:

For for more information, please contact:

SNOW-MNR-3311-

Station Metadata [SNOW-MNR-3311]

STATUS: Active, Seasonal

ABOUT THIS DATA:

The biweekly snow depth (cm) and snow water equivalent (mm) for the Elizabethtown-Kitley region (SNOW-MNR-3311). Field monitoring conducted by the RVCA.

DATA TIME-SERIES:

Biweekly, Field Measurement, Snow Depth (SD); centimeters
Biweekly, Field Measurement, Snow Water Equivalent (SWE); millimeters

LOCATION: UTM 18T [X: 427828.5], [Y: 4955926.6]

SUBWATERSHED: Middle Rideau River

PERIOD OF RECORD (RVCA ARCHIVE): Jan/2014 - Present

OWNER/OPERATOR: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

DATA AVAILABILITY: Biweekly field monitoring from Oct-June

STATISTICS: NA

DATA UNCERTAINTY:

The RVCA cannot guarantee the accuracy of the provided data. Data accuracy can be affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to: Equipment malfunction/maintenance, regional climate conditions and site disturbance. Users of the RVCA's data tools are cautioned to consider the unverified nature of the information before using it for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business.

DATA SOURCES:

MNRF Snow Collection Protocol

CONTACT:

For for more information, please contact:

SNOW-MNR-3309-

Station Metadata [SNOW-MNR-3309]

STATUS: Active, Seasonal

ABOUT THIS DATA:

The biweekly snow depth (cm) and snow water equivalent (mm) for the Bells Corners region (SNOW-MNR-3309). Field monitoring conducted by the RVCA. Statistics have been generated by the RVCA from the period between 1979-2019 (40 years). These statistics include the biweekly median (50th percentile), interquartile range (data range between the daily 25th and 75th percentiles) and the maximum snow water volume measured over the period of record. The median and interquartile range represent the typical normal snow water volume observed at this time of year over the historic record.

DATA TIME-SERIES:

Biweekly, Field Measurement, Snow Depth (SD); centimeters
Biweekly, Field Measurement, Snow Water Equivalent (SWE); millimeters
Biweekly, Lower Quartile (25th Percentile; Historic Normal Water Equivalent); millimeters
Biweekly, Median (50th Percentile; Historic Normal Water Equivalent); millimeters
Biweekly, Upper Quartile (75th Percentile; Historic Normal Water Equivalent); millimeters

LOCATION: UTM 18T [X: 437156.6], [Y: 5018055.5]

SUBWATERSHED: Ottawa River West

PERIOD OF RECORD (RVCA ARCHIVE): Jan/1979 - Present

OWNER/OPERATOR: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

DATA AVAILABILITY: Biweekly field monitoring from Oct-June

STATISTICS: RVCA statistics calculated from the 1979-2019 period of record.

a) Upper Quartile (Historic Normal)
Statistics Interval - 1 Year, Recurring
Extraction Interval - Biweekly (15 Days); No Aggregation
Statistics Type: 75th Percentile
Update Frequency: Biweekly

b) Lower Quartile (Historic Normal)
Statistics Interval - 1 Year, Recurring
Extraction Interval - Biweekly (15 Days); No Aggregation
Statistics Type: 25th Percentile
Update Frequency: Biweekly

c) Median (Historic Normal)
Statistics Interval - 1 Year, Recurring
Extraction Interval - Biweekly (15 Days); No Aggregation
Statistics Type: 50th Percentile
Update Frequency: Biweekly

DATA UNCERTAINTY:

The RVCA cannot guarantee the accuracy of the provided data. Data accuracy can be affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to: Equipment malfunction/maintenance, regional climate conditions and site disturbance. Users of the RVCA's data tools are cautioned to consider the unverified nature of the information before using it for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business.

DATA SOURCES:

MNRF Snow Collection Protocol

CONTACT:

For for more information, please contact:

SNOW-MNR-3301-

Station Metadata [SNOW-MNR-3301]

STATUS: Active, Seasonal

ABOUT THIS DATA:

The biweekly snow depth (cm) and snow water equivalent (mm) for the Ashton region (SNOW-MNR-3301). Field monitoring conducted by the RVCA. Statistics have been generated by the RVCA from the period between 1974-2019 (45 years). These statistics include the biweekly median (50th percentile), interquartile range (data range between the daily 25th and 75th percentiles) and the maximum snow water volume measured over the period of record. The median and interquartile range represent the typical normal snow water volume observed at this time of year over the historic record.

DATA TIME-SERIES:

Biweekly, Field Measurement, Snow Depth (SD); centimeters
Biweekly, Field Measurement, Snow Water Equivalent (SWE); millimeters
Biweekly, Lower Quartile (25th Percentile; Historic Normal Water Equivalent); millimeters
Biweekly, Median (50th Percentile; Historic Normal Water Equivalent); millimeters
Biweekly, Upper Quartile (75th Percentile; Historic Normal Water Equivalent); millimeters

LOCATION: UTM 18T [X: 414244.5], [Y: 5000236.6]

SUBWATERSHED: Jock River

PERIOD OF RECORD (RVCA ARCHIVE): Mar/1974 - Present

OWNER/OPERATOR: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

DATA AVAILABILITY: Biweekly field monitoring from Oct-June

STATISTICS: RVCA statistics calculated from the 1974-2019 period of record.

a) Upper Quartile (Historic Normal)
Statistics Interval - 1 Year, Recurring
Extraction Interval - Biweekly (15 Days); No Aggregation
Statistics Type: 75th Percentile
Update Frequency: Biweekly

b) Lower Quartile (Historic Normal)
Statistics Interval - 1 Year, Recurring
Extraction Interval - Biweekly (15 Days); No Aggregation
Statistics Type: 25th Percentile
Update Frequency: Biweekly

c) Median (Historic Normal)
Statistics Interval - 1 Year, Recurring
Extraction Interval - Biweekly (15 Days); No Aggregation
Statistics Type: 50th Percentile
Update Frequency: Biweekly

DATA UNCERTAINTY:

The RVCA cannot guarantee the accuracy of the provided data. Data accuracy can be affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to: Equipment malfunction/maintenance, regional climate conditions and site disturbance. Users of the RVCA's data tools are cautioned to consider the unverified nature of the information before using it for decisions that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business.

DATA SOURCES:

MNRF Snow Collection Protocol

CONTACT:

For for more information, please contact:

January 22, 2021

RVCC Snowpack

RVCA WISKI - RVCA OFFICE

 
SELECT DATE RANGE

 
 

INSTRUCTIONS

1) A user-defined time frame can be selected via the "FROM DATE" and "TO DATE" tools above (Date Format: YYYY-M-D). An active 90-day window is loaded by default.
2) Chart and data export functionality is available via the [ ≡ ] icon at the top right of the chart area.
3) Series may be toggled on/off by clicking on the associated legend elements at the bottom of the chart.
4) Data values can be reviewed by hovering over the desired series.

DATA STATUS - PROVISIONAL

The RVCA cannot guarantee the accuracy of the provided data. Data accuracy can be affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to: Ice and/or sediment accumulation, backwater effects and equipment malfunction/maintenance.
Users of the RVCA's real-time data are cautioned to consider the unverified nature of the information before using it for decision that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business.


STATION METADATA

RVCA WISKI - PIERCES CORNERS

 
SELECT DATE RANGE

 
 

INSTRUCTIONS

1) A user-defined time frame can be selected via the "FROM DATE" and "TO DATE" tools above (Date Format: YYYY-M-D). An active 90-day window is loaded by default.
2) Chart and data export functionality is available via the [ ≡ ] icon at the top right of the chart area.
3) Series may be toggled on/off by clicking on the associated legend elements at the bottom of the chart.
4) Data values can be reviewed by hovering over the desired series.

DATA STATUS - PROVISIONAL

The RVCA cannot guarantee the accuracy of the provided data. Data accuracy can be affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to: Ice and/or sediment accumulation, backwater effects and equipment malfunction/maintenance. Users of the RVCA's real-time data are cautioned to consider the unverified nature of the information before using it for decision that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business.

STATION METADATA

January 22, 2021

Nolans Corners Snowpack

RVCA WISKI - NOLANS CORNERS

 
SELECT DATE RANGE

 
 

INSTRUCTIONS

1) A user-defined time frame can be selected via the "FROM DATE" and "TO DATE" tools above (Date Format: YYYY-M-D). An active 90-day window is loaded by default.
2) Chart and data export functionality is available via the [ ≡ ] icon at the top right of the chart area.
3) Series may be toggled on/off by clicking on the associated legend elements at the bottom of the chart.
4) Data values can be reviewed by hovering over the desired series.

DATA STATUS - PROVISIONAL

The RVCA cannot guarantee the accuracy of the provided data. Data accuracy can be affected by a number of factors including, but not limited to: Ice and/or sediment accumulation, backwater effects and equipment malfunction/maintenance. Users of the RVCA's real-time data are cautioned to consider the unverified nature of the information before using it for decision that concern personal or public safety or the conduct of business.

STATION METADATA

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Contact Us

Address:
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
3889 Rideau Valley Drive
Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A5

Phone:
613-692-3571, 1-800-267-3504

Email:

Hours:

Regular Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Member of: conservation ontario