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RVCA works with many volunteers throughout the year to help restore and enhance our watershed. We offer a range of volunteer opportunities that require varying experience levels and time commitments. There may be an interesting and rewarding volunteer opportunity at RVCA that's right for you!
Check our Events Calendar (below) to see special, upcoming events for volunteers/participants or learn more about specific volunteer opportunities listed in the Get Involved! Volunteer menu (on right).
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OBC Part 8 Sewage Installers Course
Date: | Monday 01 April 2019 - Friday 05 April 2019 |
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Time: | 08:30am - 04:30pm |
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- 5-day course 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Cost $1062.53 (940.29 + HST).
- ORWC supplemental manual, lunch & refreshments provided
A 5-day training course designed primarily for installers and inspectors of on-site sewage systems in Ontario. This course covers Part 8 of the Ontario Building Code and is designed to prepare participants for the On-Site Sewage Systems (Part 8) technical licensing exam administered by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs & Housing (MMAH). The course covers the entire training manual produced by MMAH. In addition, the supplementary material developed by the Ontario Rural Wastewater Centre, including additional material on approved alternative technologies, instructional videos, design problems and case studies is also provided. Finally, daily access to hands-on demonstrations in our unique training facility is included. Please note the course does NOT include the licensing exam.
- Survey Monkey ORWC Registration Form
or - PDF Registration Form and submit to
Upper Watershed Information Session
Date: | Wednesday 03 April 2019 - |
Location: | Civitan Club of Perth, 6787 County Rd. 343, Perth, Ontario |
Time: | 08:30am - 11:45am |
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For: Contractors and Realtors
Topics of discussion include:
- The history of the Conservation Authority
- CA's role in planning and regulations
- Septic System Review
- Stewardship and Watershed Monitoring
Foley Mountain Forest School Kindergarten Spring Session Mondays & Wednesdays
Date: | Wednesday 03 April 2019 - Wednesday 19 June 2019 |
Location: | Foley Mountain Conservation Authority |
Time: | 09:00am - 12:00pm |
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Mondays — for ages 3-6. $621.50 (incl. HST)
* No class April 22 or May 20)
Foley Mountain Forest School offers an alternative education in which children spend most of their time outside, learning through experiential, hands-on opportunities 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.
Foley Mountain Forest School Kindergarten Spring Session Wednesdays
Date: | Wednesday 03 April 2019 - Wednesday 19 June 2019 |
Location: | Foley Mountain Conservation Authority |
Time: | 09:00am - 12:00pm |
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Wednesdays— for ages 3-6. $339.00 (incl. HST)
Foley Mountain Forest School offers an alternative education in which children spend most of their time outside, learning through experiential, hands-on opportunities 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.
Upper Watershed Information Session
Date: | Wednesday 03 April 2019 - |
Location: | Civitan Club of Perth, 6787 County Rd. 343, Perth, Ontario |
Time: | 12:00pm - 02:45pm |
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For: Municipal Staff & Councillors
Topics of discussion include:
- The history of the Conservation Authority
- CA's role in planning and regulations
- Septic System Review
- Stewardship and Watershed Monitoring