Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation

05/26/2026

More children will get to experience the joys and benefits of outdoor learning at Foley Mountain thanks to an $8,000 grant from United Way Leeds & Grenville! We are so grateful for your continued support and the many opportunities it creates for children in our community. Learn more about the RVCF's Out To Learn program:
https://www.rvcf.ca/news-stories/united-way-helps-students-access-outdoor-learning-at-foley-mountain

05/08/2026

For the mother who put down roots so you could grow; who shaded you from harm; who helped you branch out when you were stuck. Plant a tree for the mom who helped you reach new heights: https://www.rvcf.ca/ways-to-give/special-occasion-tree-planting

04/24/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we offer our heartfelt thanks to our volunteer board members! These dedicated professionals bring their expertise and enthusiasm to ensure the Foundation remains one of the most effective and efficient environmental charities in Eastern Ontario.

Pictured:
🌱Board chair Andrew Harkness plants native species into a rain garden at Perth Wildlife Reserve
🥾Board member Gary Howard helps with a City Stream Watch cleanup
📆 Board members Allison Gibbons and John Batson sell calendars in support of the Foundation

04/10/2026

Thank you Community Home Support Lanark County for supporting our Memorial Tree program and helping your clients heal 💚🌱

Spending time in peaceful natural areas and forest trails can offer comfort and healing during difficult times. The Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation's Memorial Forest, located within the Baxter Conservation Area in Kars, provides a meaningful space for families and friends to connect with nature while remembering and honouring loved ones.

Last spring, CHSLC supported this initiative by purchasing 80 native tree seedlings through the Memorial Tree Planting Program on behalf of those who participated in our Grief & Bereavement Groups, creating a living tribute to honour loved ones who have passed away. 🌿

03/18/2026

Another 250 acres of wetland protected in perpetuity!! 🙌🎉🌎The Foundation is thrilled to accept this private land donation in southwest Ottawa with financial support from City of Ottawa Ducks Unlimited Canada- Ontario and Scout Clean Energy. This property adds to an expanding network of protected natural lands across the Rideau Valley where nature can thrive for generations to come. Read more: https://rvcf.ca/news-stories/rvcf-and-partners-protect-250-acres-of-wetland-in-ottawa

02/20/2026

We are so grateful to MPP George Darouze and the Government of Ontario for this generous contribution to Baxter's accessibility transformation! Learn more about our Nature For All campaign: https://www.rvcf.ca/ways-to-give/nature-for-all/baxter-boardwalk-campaign

I'm proud to announce that our government, through support from Minister of Seniors and Accessibility Raymond Cho, will be providing up to $57,935 to the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation for the completion of a 710 metre accessible boardwalk network at Baxter Conservation Area.

This funding comes from the Enhancing Access to Spaces for Everyone (EASE) funding stream, which supports projects that improve accessibility and support active lifestyles for people with disabilities and older adults.

This project will remove barriers and ensure that seniors, people with disabilities, and families can enjoy nature safely and inclusively right here in Carleton. I am looking forward to seeing the construction begin!

Read more: https://georgedarouzempp.ca/ontario-investing-nearly-58000-to-improve-accessibility-for-seniors-in-carleton/

01/19/2026

Rest assured! Leaving a charitable gift in your will makes a meaningful difference while significantly reducing your estate taxes. Whether you donate cash, land or financial assets, make sure your estate ends up where you want it: in the hands of your loved ones & causes you care about.

Learn more: https://www.rvcf.ca/ways-to-give/a-bequest-in-your-will

01/15/2026

Any landowner knows the hidden costs of acquiring a property, such as surveying, land appraisal and legal fees. As a land trust, we face the same costs. Luckily, our Environmental Land Fund helps cover these costs so donors don’t have to! Support for this fund allows us to continue accepting donations of wetlands, shorelines and forests for perpetual protection. Learn more: https://www.rvcf.ca/ways-to-give/environmental-land-fund