The Incredible Insect Challenge

In this scavenger hunt activity, students will be tasked with finding samples of insects and other living things found in the forests of Foley Mountain. Take the challenge and see who will earn the most points in this amazing race of nature discovery!

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  • Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Season Spring, Summer, Fall

Pond Ecology

Investigate the diversity of living things found in a pond ecosystem and how they all have a role to play. Students use dip nets, basins, magnifiers, and identification keys to tally species and learn how these observations can be related to water quality and ecosystem health.

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  • Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Season Spring, Summer, Fall

Beaver Pond Bonanza

Beavers aren’t the only critters in our pond! Using nets, basins, and fact sheets, students will get up close and personal with the animals that call the pond home. Hear stories of how these curious critters have adapted to life under water and how they fit into the food chain.

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  • Grade K, 1, 2, 3, 4
  • Season Spring, Summer, Fall

A Bug’s Life

Put on your detective’s hat and investigate some incredible insects. Students use nets and containers to collect as many different critters as they can to learn about what makes a bug a bug, how they have adapted to their environment, and what makes them so special to the natural world.

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  • Grade K, 1, 2, 3
  • Season Spring, Summer, Fall

Naturally Artistic

Get inspired by nature and the work of artist Andy Goldsworthy. Students will use the concepts of colour, form, shape, pattern, light and shadow to create a piece of natural art that will be photographed. They will then have the opportunity to express their experiences through writing.

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  • Grade K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Season Spring, Summer, Fall

GPS and Geocaching

Weave together technology, the outdoors, and physical activity! Get an introduction to GPS technology and how it can be used along with map and compass in navigation. Students will complete a mini geocaching treasure hunt.

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  • Grade 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Season Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Knee High Navigation

It is never too early to learn the basics of navigation! Students try their hands at using map and compass to work their way through a mini-orienteering course.

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  • Grade K, 1, 2
  • Season Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Orienteering Part 2

Give your students a greater orienteering challenge! Take the skills learned in Orienteering Part One and build on them by learning to use bearings to navigate through the wilderness.

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  • Grade 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Season Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Orienteering Part 1

Give your students the chance to lose themselves in the ways of map and compass work! Students will learn the basics of how to properly use a map and compass and will practice these skills while navigating through orienteering courses of varying difficulties.

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  • Grade 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Season Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Geology Rocks!

Visit Spy Rock and hear amazing tales from the last billion years of geological history in the area. Then, explore some other geological interests and take an up close and personal look at some different rocks and minerals.

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  • Grade 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Season Spring, Summer, Fall
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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

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

Member of: conservation ontario