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Foley Mountain Conservation
Area
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Until the end of June 2007, book and pay for one program and
a NEW Biosphere program will be offered for FREE.
Overnight camping is available.
Geology and Rocks
(gr: 3,4,7, high school - all year)
While on the scenic lookout, Spy Rock, we explore the last billion
years of geological history in the area. Then, on our hands and
knees, we discover the characteristics of rocks and trace how,
through succession, these rocks are turned into soil. We then
look at a variety of rocks and minerals to see and feel their
characteristics and discuss their uses. We also look at some fossils.
Finally, we walk a trail to observe some rock and geological incidents.n.b.
free study guide offered with program.
First Nations Learning Circle
(gr: 5 and up - all year)
New at Foley Mountain. This new program is designed to give participants
a peek at the Anishinawbe (Ojibway) World view. An introduction
to this world view is taught using the medicine teaching wheel.
Discussion about how the natural environment has shaped the First
Peoples of the Americas way life is also part of the session.
Trappers and Traders Game
(gr: 6 and up - all year)
Participants will participate in an interactive game that gives
them a sense of the Fur trade times and the interactions between
Aboriginal Peoples and the Fur Traders.
Aboriginal Learning Day
(gr: 6 and up - all year)
A full day of activities based on Aboriginal teachings, life and
what they have contributed to our world today. The day starts
off with a Learning Circle based on the Anishinawbe Medicine Teaching
Wheel. Participants then take part in a wild edible and medicinal
plants hike. Lunch time provides an opportunity for students to
enhance their own lunches a selection of Firs Nations food cooked
over an open fire. Our day finishes with Trappers and Traders,
a wide area game that simulates fur trading days and the interactions
between trappers and First Nations people.
Biosphere Trail
(gr: 5 and up - all year)
An interactive hike that has several stops each one explaining
a piece of what makes our BIOSPHERE and why it is important to
protect by creating BIOSPHERE RESERVES
Instincts for Survival
(gr:4 and up - spring, summer, fall)
By assuming the role of a herbivore or carnivore in this very
popular teaching game, participants learn about animal adaptation
for survival, the important role of environmental niches, predator-prey
dynamics and the disturbing factors people can bring into a natural
ecosystem.
Edible and Medicinal Wild
(gr: 4 and up - spring, summer, fall)
Identification of plants and trees and an explanation of how native
Canadians and pioneers used them for food and medicine. Sap, leaves,
seeds, fruit--even the inner bark was used. During the study,
there will be a discussion of the importance of vegetative biodiversity
in our own quickly changing world. n.b. free study guide offered
with program
Overnight Camping
(gr: 4 and up - spring, summer, fall)
An inviting, large treed campground with picnic shelter, campfire
area, cut wood, etc. offers the possibility for more extensive
programs, including an evening visit to a pond to observe beavers,
and even the chance to tell tall tales around the campfire.
Winter Survival
(gr: 5 and up- winter)
Whether it's patterns of living things or traits that remain constant
as things grow, leaf shapes play a large part in both identification
and classification. We also identify the different parts of trees
used to produce specific products: not only today, but also how
native Canadians and pioneers depended on trees for their very
survival.For older children, there is the option of using classification
keys to identify trees independently. n.b. free study guide offered
with program.
Snowshoes and Animal Tracking
(gr: 5 and up - winter)
Participants will learn how to use snowshoes as we hike and explore
the evidence animals leave for us at winter time. A discussion
of how Native technology has influenced us to day will be part
of the program
Orienteering
(gr: 3 and up - spring, summer)
Participants discover what a compass is and learn how to use it
correctly, then take off in pairs into the woods for a hands-on,
success-oriented adventure. This is their chance to put into practical
use the concepts learned in the study of magnetism. Also helpful
for all those studying the basics of maps, as well. A beginner's
course for Grade 3, a larger test course for Grades 4-6, and a
survival trek through an ice-storm-damaged woods for the Grade
7 and 8's that has tree identification as an option.
Family Learning Hikes
(all members of the family - summer)
During the summer months every Wednesday and Saturday there will
be a Family Learning Hike. Each hike explores an unique aspect
of Foley Mountain
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