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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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Garbage Cleanup and Invasives Removal – Jock River Embayment
| Date: | Saturday 03 June 2023 - |
| Location: | Richmond Conservation Area |
| Time: | 09:00am - 12:00pm |
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Location: Richmond Conservation Area
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 (3 HRS)
We will be conducting a cleanup and invasive species removal along the Jock River. We will split the group into two groups at two locations. We will be meeting at the park Parking lot of the Richmond Conservation Area for 9AM.
Parking: There is parking at Richmond Conservation Area on Royal York Street
Meeting location: We will be meeting at the Richmond Conservation Area
What to wear: Dress for the weather! Wear waterproof boots, long pants and a hat
What to bring: Feel free to bring your own gloves if you have a favorite but we will provide them; please bring your own water bottle
What we will provide: We will have drinking water to replenish empty bottles, some snacks, chest waders, garbage bags and gloves
To participate in any of our City Stream Watch events or Stream Monitoring please read in advance the participant guide.
If you are interested in participating, please RSVP
Invasive Species and benthos workshop & Buckthorn/ Honeysuckle removal and cleanup
| Date: | Saturday 17 June 2023 - |
| Location: | Richmond Conservation Area |
| Time: | 09:00am - 12:00pm |
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City Stream Watch will be joining the Danbe foundation for a day workshop of benthic invertebrates and invasive species at the Accora Village property. RVCA City Stream Watch will be displaying and collecting with volunteers benthic invertebrates and providing information on invasive species. This is a family event, all are welcome. Accora Village staff will be contacting the local residents, CSW will contacting the mailing list and adjacent property owners in Creeks End Lane.
Parking: There is parking at Accora Village
Meeting location: Accora Village picnic area, adjacent to Graham Creek
What to wear: Dress for the weather! Wear waterproof boots, long pants and a hat
What to bring: Feel free to bring your own gloves if you have a favorite but we will provide them; please bring your own water bottle
What we will provide: We will have displays of native benthic invertebrates, OBBN nest, chest waders, information on invasive species, gloves, garbage bags, paper bags, equipment to remove shrubs.
To participate in any of our City Stream Watch events or Stream Monitoring please read in advance the participant guide.
If you are interested in participating, please RSVP
Invasive Species (Japanese Knotweed) removal – Sawmill Creek
| Date: | Saturday 24 June 2023 - |
| Location: | Richmond Conservation Area |
| Time: | 09:00am - 12:00pm |
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Location: Towngate Shopping Plaza (Located at Bank St. and Hunt Club Rd. intersection)
Time: 9:00 - 12:00 (3 HRS)
City Stream Watch will be conducting a removal of the invasive Japanese knotweed at Sawmill Creek along the Towngate Shopping Plaza region. Participants will help dig out and remove the invasive plant along shorelines surrounding Sawmill Creek. We will meet up in the South (back end) of the Towngate Parking lot for 9:00AM.
Parking: There is parking at the shopping plaza
Meeting location: We will be meeting at the south end of the parking lot behind the Produce Depot
What to wear: Dress for the weather! Wear waterproof boots, long pants and a hat
What to bring: Feel free to bring your own gloves if you have a favorite but we will provide them; please bring your own water bottle
What we will provide: We will have drinking water to replenish empty bottles, some snacks, shovels, garbage bags and gloves.
To participate in any of our City Stream Watch events or Stream Monitoring please read in advance the participant guide.
If you are interested in participating, please RSVP
Invasive Himalayan Balsam Removal at Mud Creek
| Date: | Saturday 08 July 2023 - |
| Location: | Mud Creek |
| Time: | 09:00am - 12:00pm |
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Location: Meeting location is at the empty residential lot, 422 Lockmaster Crescent
What to wear: Dress for the weather! Wear waterproof boots, long pants and a hat
What to bring: Feel free to bring your own gloves if you have a favorite but we will provide them; please bring your own water bottle
What we will provide: We will have displays of native benthic invertebrates, OBBN nest, chest waders, information on invasive species, gloves, garbage bags, paper bags, equipment to remove shrubs.
To participate in any of our City Stream Watch events or Stream Monitoring please read in advance the participant guide.
If you are interested in participating, please RSVP
Invasive Himalayan Balsam Removal at Bilberry Creek
| Date: | Saturday 22 July 2023 - |
| Location: | Bilberry Creek |
| Time: | 09:00am - 12:00pm |
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What to wear: Dress for the weather! Wear waterproof boots, long pants and a hat
What to bring: Feel free to bring your own gloves if you have a favorite but we will provide them; please bring your own water bottle
What we will provide: We will have displays of native benthic invertebrates, OBBN nest, chest waders, information on invasive species, gloves, garbage bags, paper bags, equipment to remove shrubs.
To participate in any of our City Stream Watch events or Stream Monitoring please read in advance the participant guide.
If you are interested in participating, please RSVP
Invasive Species Identification Workshop RVCA Head Office
| Date: | Saturday 29 July 2023 - |
| Location: | RVCA headquarters |
| Time: | 09:00am - 12:00pm |
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Date: Saturday, July 29
Meeting location: Rideau Valley Conservation Authority main office foyer, 3889 Rideau Valley Drive
Time: 9 am and end at 12 pm (3 hours)
We will provide drinking water, some snacks, and live displays!
This event has a limit of participants, sign up soon
To participate in any of our City Stream Watch events or Stream Monitoring please read in advance the participant guide.
If you are interested in participating, please RSVP
Dog Strangling Vine Removal at Sawmill Creek **New Location**
| Date: | Wednesday 06 September 2023 - |
| Location: | https://goo.gl/maps/7PWCBDfqf5MQeV7E7 |
| Time: | 09:00am - 12:00pm |
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Help us remove invasive dog strangling vine from Sawmill Creek!
- Meeting location is on Sawmill Creek at the Brookfield Pathway. Parking and access on Junction Ave. Follow the pathway to Sawmill creek (approx. 150m)
- Event will begin at 9 am and end at 12 pm (3 hours)
- We will provide drinking water to replenish your bottles, some snacks, and equipment (provide us your shoe size to borrow chest waders)
Himalayan Balsam Removal at Bilberry Creek
| Date: | Saturday 23 September 2023 - |
| Location: | https://goo.gl/maps/ygerzUAdoGaKGwSD9 |
| Time: | 09:00am - 12:00pm |
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Help us remove invasive Himalayan balsam from Bilberry Creek!
- Meeting location is at a Cul-de-Sac at the end of Sugar Creek Way. The closest address is 6453 Sugar Creek Way.
- Event will begin at 9 am and end at 12 pm (3 hours)
- We will provide drinking water to replenish your bottles, some snacks, and equipment (provide us your shoe size to borrow chest waders)
Meeting location map: https://goo.gl/maps/ygerzUAdoGaKGwSD9
