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Baxter Conservation Area |
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Welcome to Baxter — 68 hectares of outdoor fun! Follow over five kilometres of trails through wetlands, conifer plantations, mixed forest, alder thickets, nut groves and a solar energy display. The trails are perfect for hiking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Enjoy a peaceful view of the scenic Rideau River from the trail or splash and play at the sandy beach. |
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Spot a Turtle?
Help with our 2010 Turtle Project at Baxter. Seven of our eight turtle species in Ontario are at risk! Road mortality and loss of suitable habitat are prime concerns. If you see any turtles during your visit to Baxter, please let us know by completing our online Turtle survey — click here for more. To learn more about the project, contact Kristy at kristy.giles@rvca.ca.
Special thanks to the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources.
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Volunteering at Baxter
Volunteer Opportunities at Baxter Conservation Area for High School Students!!!
— Love being outside?
— Enjoy working with children?
— Looking to complete your 40 hours?
Baxter Conservation Area is looking for mature, enthusiastic high school students (15-18 years old) to volunteer with our nature-themed summer day camp. Camp includes nature hikes, pond studies, crafts, games and swimming at Baxter’s sandy beach.
Baxter offers 6 week-long day camps for children 6 to 12 years of age. The sessions will be offered during the weeks of July 5-9, 2010, July 12-16, 2010, July 19-23, 2010, July 26-30, 2010, August 9-13, 2010 and August 16-20, 2010.
If interested or if you have any questions please contact Andrea at:
E-mail: andrea.wood@rvca.ca
Phone# 613-489-3592
You can also check out our website for more information: |
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Interpretive Centre |
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Interpretive Programs. Click here for details on Baxter's programs |
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Self-guided Trails
•Fiddlehead
Trail Guide,
Map
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Washrooms |
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Beach/
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Change
Houses |
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Picnic Area |
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Picnic Shelter |
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Dogs on Leash Allowed |
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All terrain wheelchairs available. Call ahead. |
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School Programs |
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 Hightlights at Baxter Conservation Area
- open daily, year round
- picnic tables and barbecues
- covered picnic shelter
- sandy beach on the Rideau
- river, change huts and privies
- self-guided nature trail and covered picnic shelter
- marsh boardwalk
- self-guided nature trail (view the Fiddlehead Trail Guide or the Fiddlehead Trail map )
- gate fee or annual pass
- weekend programs
- school programs
- public workshops
- day camps
- McManus Conservation Centre
- F.R. Park Nut Grove featuring over 30 nut and bean trees, some rarely seen in Eastern Ontario
- natural flood plain forest of silver maple, cedars and many more native plants
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 Download Baxter Trail Map — Click here |
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| Programs at Baxter |
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Summer Day Camp 2010
All Weeks of Summer Camp for 2010 Now FULL
• Download the brochure, click here
• Download the registration form, click here Kids bored? Spending too much time inside? Need some outdoor excitement? Get up and go to the Baxter Conservation Area's Day Camp. Lots of fun for kids 6 to 12 years old — games, hikes, crafts, swimming, overnights and more. Peter Goddard, Baxter Naturalist, hosts this special fun camp. |
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Canoe Camp
For 11 to 13-year olds looking for a challenge, try the Canoe Camp! Over five days, campers will learn and improve tandem canoe strokes, safety skills, and overnight camping practices.
Call for details 613-489-3592. |
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Conservation Camp
Looking for an “Eco-friendly” day camp? Baxter is pleased to offer its Conservation Camp. This camp is open to, but not limited to, Scouts and Girl Guides 10 to 13 years old. Activities include habitat exploration, conservation/restoration projects, games, swimming, etc. |
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| Environmental Education at Baxter |
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School Programs — Where fun, adventure and learning come naturally
Baxter Naturalist, Peter Goddard offers a variety of outdoor education programs. JK to senior classes are welcome. Start off at the McManus Education Centre for instructions and then move outdoors for hands on experience in Mother Nature's Wonderland. Each season offers its own special programs. New boardwalks help you over the wet spots.
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$4/student per half day program with Baxter interpreter. Minimum charge $75.
—$7/student per full day program with Baxter interpreter. Minimum charge $150.
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Call Peter Goddard at 613-489-3592 to reserve your visit!
Eastern Ontario Children's Water Festival
Click here to learn more about this free outdoor education experience! |
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Visit www.ottawaoutdooreducation.ca to learn how OECO connects K–12 students and community
members to outdoor and experiential learning in Ottawa.
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Visit Us
$6 per day per vehicle or $2.50 per day per person (for buses and passenger vans, walk-ins, bike-ins) or buy your Conservation Areas Annual Pass, click here for more information |
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Contact Baxter Conservation Area
Peter Goddard — Baxter Manager and Camp Director
e-mail: peter.goddard@rvca.ca
7498 Carter Road, Kars, ON
613-489-3592 or fax: 613-489-3440 |
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Map & Directions
The Baxter Conservation Area is between Manotick and Kemptville off Highway 416. Exit east on Dilworth Road. Baxter is 3 km ahead on the right. Click here for a map.
Google map to Baxter
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Download Baxter Trail Map — Click here 