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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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2018
2018
February 2018
16Feb

Foley Mountain Winter Adventures PD Day Camp

Date:  Friday 16 February 2018 -
Location:  Baxter Conservation Area, 7498 Carter Road, Kars, ON
Time:  09:00am - 04:00pm

Foley Mountain Winter Adventures PD Day Camp

Contact Leah Roberts for more information.

April 2018
30Apr

Foley Mountain Forest School

Date:  Monday 30 April 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

New this spring and summer — experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. 12 FREE morning programs for families with children of all ages. Children and parents can experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. We will spend time wandering and playing in the forest, exploring new treasures, listening to stories, and building creations after a lovely hike. Come out to find community as we walk the trails and play before heading back out into the world.

General Information:  This is a drop-in group — everyone is welcome!, pre-registration is not required, all children must be accompanied by an adult, FREE of cost 

For more information click here

Contact Rebecca Whitman

May 2018
28May

Foley Mountain Forest School

Date:  Monday 28 May 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

New this spring and summer — experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. 12 FREE morning programs for families with children of all ages. Children and parents can experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. We will spend time wandering and playing in the forest, exploring new treasures, listening to stories, and building creations after a lovely hike. Come out to find community as we walk the trails and play before heading back out into the world.

General Information:  This is a drop-in group — everyone is welcome!, pre-registration is not required, all children must be accompanied by an adult, FREE of cost 

For more information click here

Contact Rebecca Whitman

June 2018
25Jun

Foley Mountain Forest School

Date:  Monday 25 June 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

Contact Rebecca Whitman for more information.

July 2018
05Jul

Foley Mountain Forest School

Date:  Thursday 05 July 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

New this spring and summer — experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. 12 FREE morning programs for families with children of all ages. Children and parents can experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. We will spend time wandering and playing in the forest, exploring new treasures, listening to stories, and building creations after a lovely hike. Come out to find community as we walk the trails and play before heading back out into the world.

General Information:  This is a drop-in group — everyone is welcome!, pre-registration is not required, all children must be accompanied by an adult, FREE of cost 

For more information click here

Contact Rebecca Whitman

12Jul

Foley Mountain Forest School

Date:  Thursday 12 July 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

Contact Rebecca Whitman for more information.

16Jul

Full Week Program — Nature Explorers

Date:  Monday 16 July 2018 - Friday 20 July 2018
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  09:00am - 04:00pm

(for children aged 6-12 )

Click here for more

Contact Rebecca Whitman for more information.

23Jul

Foley Mountain Forest School

Date:  Monday 23 July 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

New this spring and summer — experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. 12 FREE morning programs for families with children of all ages. Children and parents can experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. We will spend time wandering and playing in the forest, exploring new treasures, listening to stories, and building creations after a lovely hike. Come out to find community as we walk the trails and play before heading back out into the world.

General Information:  This is a drop-in group — everyone is welcome!, pre-registration is not required, all children must be accompanied by an adult, FREE of cost 

For more information click here

Contact Rebecca Whitman

26Jul

Free Morning Program — Art in the Park

Date:  Thursday 26 July 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

Click here for more

Contact Rebecca Whitman for more information.

Foley Mountain Forest School

Date:  Thursday 26 July 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

New this spring and summer — experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. 12 FREE morning programs for families with children of all ages. Children and parents can experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. We will spend time wandering and playing in the forest, exploring new treasures, listening to stories, and building creations after a lovely hike. Come out to find community as we walk the trails and play before heading back out into the world.

General Information:  This is a drop-in group — everyone is welcome!, pre-registration is not required, all children must be accompanied by an adult, FREE of cost 

For more information click here

Contact Rebecca Whitman

30Jul

Full Week Program — Junior Naturalists

Date:  Monday 30 July 2018 - Friday 03 August 2018
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  09:00am - 04:00pm

(for children aged 6-12 )

Click here for more

Contact Rebecca Whitman for more information.

August 2018
02Aug

Foley Mountain Forest School

Date:  Thursday 02 August 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

New this spring and summer — experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. 12 FREE morning programs for families with children of all ages. Children and parents can experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. We will spend time wandering and playing in the forest, exploring new treasures, listening to stories, and building creations after a lovely hike. Come out to find community as we walk the trails and play before heading back out into the world.

General Information:  This is a drop-in group — everyone is welcome!, pre-registration is not required, all children must be accompanied by an adult, FREE of cost 

For more information click here

Contact Rebecca Whitman

09Aug

Free Morning Program — Fun in the Forest

Date:  Thursday 09 August 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

Click here for more

Contact Rebecca Whitman for more information.

Foley Mountain Forest School

Date:  Thursday 09 August 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

New this spring and summer — experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. 12 FREE morning programs for families with children of all ages. Children and parents can experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. We will spend time wandering and playing in the forest, exploring new treasures, listening to stories, and building creations after a lovely hike. Come out to find community as we walk the trails and play before heading back out into the world.

General Information:  This is a drop-in group — everyone is welcome!, pre-registration is not required, all children must be accompanied by an adult, FREE of cost 

For more information click here

Contact Rebecca Whitman

13Aug

Full Week Program — Outdoor Adventurers

Date:  Monday 13 August 2018 - Friday 17 August 2018
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  09:00am - 04:00pm

(for children aged 6-12 )

Click here for more

Contact Rebecca Whitman for more information.

16Aug

Foley Mountain Forest School

Date:  Thursday 16 August 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

New this spring and summer — experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. 12 FREE morning programs for families with children of all ages. Children and parents can experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. We will spend time wandering and playing in the forest, exploring new treasures, listening to stories, and building creations after a lovely hike. Come out to find community as we walk the trails and play before heading back out into the world.

General Information:  This is a drop-in group — everyone is welcome!, pre-registration is not required, all children must be accompanied by an adult, FREE of cost 

For more information click here

Contact Rebecca Whitman

23Aug

Foley Mountain Forest School

Date:  Thursday 23 August 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

New this spring and summer — experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. 12 FREE morning programs for families with children of all ages. Children and parents can experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. We will spend time wandering and playing in the forest, exploring new treasures, listening to stories, and building creations after a lovely hike. Come out to find community as we walk the trails and play before heading back out into the world.

General Information:  This is a drop-in group — everyone is welcome!, pre-registration is not required, all children must be accompanied by an adult, FREE of cost 

For more information click here

Contact Rebecca Whitman

27Aug

Foley Mountain Forest School

Date:  Monday 27 August 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  10:00am - 11:30am

New this spring and summer — experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. 12 FREE morning programs for families with children of all ages. Children and parents can experience nature hands-on, as a family, connect with the outdoors and build a lifelong relationship with the natural world. We will spend time wandering and playing in the forest, exploring new treasures, listening to stories, and building creations after a lovely hike. Come out to find community as we walk the trails and play before heading back out into the world.

General Information:  This is a drop-in group — everyone is welcome!, pre-registration is not required, all children must be accompanied by an adult, FREE of cost 

For more information click here

Contact Rebecca Whitman

28Aug

Foley Mountain Forest School Open House and Registration Night

Date:  Tuesday 28 August 2018 -
Location:  Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario
Time:  06:00pm - 08:00pm

Foley Mountain Forest School Open House and Registration Night

This fall, Foley Mountain Forest School will be accepting registrations for our NEW Kindergarten morning program for children ages 3-6 years. The 12 week session begins on September 10, 2018. Students will be engaged in a child-centered learning environment that is active, challenging, experiential and authentic.

Come out to meet the instructors, tour the site and play with your little ones in the forest! Everyone is welcome.

For more information click here (link to: https://www.facebook.com/events/655521958159912/)

Location: Group Camp and Education Area, Foley Mountain Conservation Area, 480 Foley Mountain Lane, Westport,Ontario

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