Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation

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Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation River Care - water quality monitoring, biodiversity monitoring, wetland inventories, invasive specie and garbage removal, clean water projects.

The Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation is a registered environmental charity (www.RVCF.ca) working to protect and conserve the lands and waters of the Rideau River valley in Eastern Ontario. The Foundation raises funds and in-kind gifts for three major areas of conservation work:

Land Care - tree planting, erosion control, landowner information, trail building and maintenance, outdoor signage, picnic tables, benches, boardwalks. Conservation Education - outdoor learning and experiences, accessible programs and services, onsite landowner visits, public events. The Foundation was founded in 1970 and is run by a volunteer Board of Directors. It works closely with many environmental and like-minded partners in the National Capital Region. The Foundation's biggest supporter is the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, which provides office space and staff, lends expertise to many of the Foundation's environmental projects and manages its conservation lands. The Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation is a registered environmental charity. Our CRA Business Number is 11911 9501 RR0001.

Classrooms don’t always have four walls!Thanks to Enbridge Gas more students will experience outdoor education at Foley ...
09/24/2026

Classrooms don’t always have four walls!
Thanks to Enbridge Gas more students will experience outdoor education at Foley Mountain Conservation Area — exploring forests, wetlands, wildlife, and the wonders of the natural world.

Read more: https://ow.ly/MVyw50ZR22p

The rain couldn't dampen the mood on Aug. 19 as Ontario Minister for Seniors and Accessibility Raymond Cho toured Baxter...
08/27/2026

The rain couldn't dampen the mood on Aug. 19 as Ontario Minister for Seniors and Accessibility Raymond Cho toured Baxter Conservation Area's completed accessible boardwalk, funded in part by a provincial EASE grant. He was joined by Nature For All founder Mike Nemesvary, Carleton MPP George Darouze and RVCF staff to celebrate the project's success.
"Ensuring Ontario’s public spaces are accessible and welcoming for everyone is a priority for our government,” said Minister Cho. “Investments like the EASE Grant help communities create environments where older adults and people with disabilities can participate fully in community life."
Learn more about Baxter's accessible transformation: www.rvcf.ca/nature-for-all

For nearly 30 years, the Friends of Foley Mountain built a legacy of conservation, community and care. Their story isn't...
08/05/2026

For nearly 30 years, the Friends of Foley Mountain built a legacy of conservation, community and care. Their story isn't over.

Read how their legacy is shaping the future of Foley Mountain - and how you can be part of the next chapter at https://ow.ly/U9Fu50ZwKs1

On June 13, Anne Simmering unveiled a new plaque honouring her husband and long-time Foundation vice-chair Steve Simmeri...
06/22/2026

On June 13, Anne Simmering unveiled a new plaque honouring her husband and long-time Foundation vice-chair Steve Simmering, as well as the significant impact of the Steve Simmering Conservation Land Endowment Fund established in his memory. Read more:
https://ow.ly/O6sB50ZfeMv

Shout out to the Amazon YOW3 team for helping us plant a new pollinator garden at Chapman Mills Conservation Area this p...
06/02/2026

Shout out to the Amazon YOW3 team for helping us plant a new pollinator garden at Chapman Mills Conservation Area this past weekend! This new patch of native plants will support local biodiversity while adding beauty to a beloved community oasis. The wildlife is already moving in!

This National Volunteer Week, we offer our heartfelt thanks to our volunteer board members! These dedicated professional...
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

Address

3889 Rideau Valley Drive
Ottawa, ON
K4M1A8

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16136923571

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