PLEASE NOTE: Events subject to change based on timing of resumption of more normal conditions.
Some events may have to be held virtually, as they have been
in recent years.
The timing of some events has not yet been determined.
More information to
be posted soon.
January 25, 2024
FoTW Tay Walk / Tay Cleanup Committee Meeting ~ starting at 10 am
March 31, 2024
Deadline for Bursary Applications
April 18, 2024
FoTW AGM
Meeting to be held virtually via Zoom, starting at 2:30 pm ~
Click here for details
April 20, 2024
Perth Trashure Hunt from 9am to 1pm
Help celebrate Earth Day by helping to clean up the Town of Perth.
Start at the Crystal Palace to get your clean-up kit before heading out to clean up litter and gather later at the Chrystal Palace for food and to learn about eco-friendly organizations.
And visit our association's display at the Stewart Park Bandshell, for information on two important new projects in 2024
- Tay Walk (May 25th) and Tay Clean Up Day (September 21st).
April 28, 2024
Bursary Decision Announcement
May 2, 2024
Lake Networking Group Meeting
May 21, 2024
OMYA Public Meeting ~ starting at 11 am - Stewart Park
Meeting Room - Best Western Inn - 82 Peter Street, Perth
Omya Canada's public meeting to report on water taking from the Tay
River for the calendar year 2023
May 25, 2024
Tay Walk
An educational, family friendly walking tour along the Tay through Perth, led by experts in local waterway ecology, wildlife, water protection and history.
To see more details ~ click here
To see poster / map ~
click here .
August 17, 2024
Watershed Discovery Day
Perth Farmers' Market, Crystal Palace, Perth
Annual environmental exhibition for all generations featuring exhibits by conservation organizations, a youth education and discovery program.
This year the theme will be: Shoreline Sustainability.
Presentation of Water Guardian Bursary ~ financial award to students aspiring to careers in environmental management
September 21, 2024
Tay Cleanup Day ~ Postponed until 2025
Scheduled on National Clean-up Day with a rain date of Sept. 28th
Program to clean up the Tay between Glen Tay and Last Duel Park - volunteers welcome.
To see the Volunteer Registration Form and Volunteer Guidelines ~ please
CLICK HERE.
PLEASE NOTE:
Some events had to be held virtually, as they have been over the past 2 years.
January 26, 2023
FoTW Board Meeting via Zoom ~ starting at 2:30pm
February 13, 2023
Master Gardeners Webinar: Lakeside Properties: What to Plant and Why.
The Master Gardeners, together with Brandan Holden of RVCA, will provide information on the reasons people should plant
certain trees, shrubs, etc. at their lake properties. More information. Click here to join the webinar at 7:30pm
FoTW AGM
Meeting to be held virtually via Zoom, starting at 2:30 pm
Webinar presentation by Watersheds Canada on Shoreline Stewardship. See details.
May 2, 2023
Lake Networking Group Meeting
May 24, 2023
OMYA Public Meeting ~ starting at 11 am
Omya Canada's public meeting to report on water taking from the Tay River for the calendar year 2022
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May, ? 2023
Perth Regional Heritage Fair
Although the Heritage Fair was cancelled in 2021 and 2022, it maybe back this year
Details to be posted here..
May ?, 2023
FoTW Board Meeting ~ Last Duel Park starting at 2:30pm
July ?, 2023
Tay Paddle Day ~ featuring a guided paddle down the Tay River from Perth to the Beveridge Locks ~ starting at ___
July ?, 2022
FoTW Board Meeting ~ Last Duel Park at 2:30.pm
August 12, 2023
Watershed Discovery Day
Perth Farmers' Market, Crystal Palace, Perth
Annual environmental exhibition for all generations featuring exhibits by conservation organizations, a youth education and discovery program.
This year the theme will be: Shoreline Sustainability.
Presentation of Water Guardian Bursary ~ financial award to students aspiring to careers in environmental management
September __, 2023
Webinar ~ Topic?
October 11, 2023
Lake Networking Group Meeting ~ Last Duel Park starting at 2:30pm
October 21, 2023
Lake Links Workshop
More information to come
December 2023
Best Wishes for the Holidays
PLEASE NOTE: With the uncertainties generated by the COVID-19 Pandemic,
the 2020 - 2022 Events Calendars had to be reduced.
Many events were altered to a virtual format.
2022 Events
January 13, 2022
FoTW Board Meeting via Zoom ~ starting at 2:30pm
February 24, 2022
Webinar: Getting to Know the LDD (Gypsy) Moth and what To Expect in 2022 ~ starting at 7:00 pm
With Eric Boysen ~ retired from the Ministry of Natural Resources in 2015 after 35 year career, with responsibilities for forests, fish and wildlife, water, invasive species and
renewable energy
and hosted by the Friends of the Tay Watershed. Click here to join the webinar at 7pm
March 2, 2022
FoTW Board Meeting via Zoom ~ starting at 2:30pm
March 10, 2022
Jebbs Creek Wetland Embayment Creation Project Webinar via Zoom ~ starting at 2:30pm
Project to construct a wetland designed to create fish habitat and improve the food supply for aquatic and terrestrial species. Click here for more information and to join webinar at 2:30pm
March 24, 2022
FoTW AGM
Meeting to be held virtually via Zoom, starting at 2:30 pm
Annual Environmental Awards ~ recognizing citizens who have made significant contributions to sustaining our natural environment
Presentation by Sarah MacLeod-Neilson, Planner and Haley Matschke, Acting Surface Water Quality Coordinator, Rideau Valley Conservation Authority Details
April 14, 2022
FoTW Board Meeting ~ starting at 2:30pm
April 21, 2022
Webinar ~ Forest Bathing - Healthy Lives Through Healthy Forests ~ starting at 7:00 pm See details
OMYA Public Meeting ~ starting at 2:00pm
Omya Canada's public meeting to report on water taking from the Tay River for the calendar year 2021 ~
Stewart Park Room, Best Western Inn & Spa, 82 Peter Street, Perth. The presentation notes for this meeting will bve posted here soon.
May 19, 2022
Webinar ~ Turtle Habitat Conservation ~ Tammy the Turtle Lady ~ presentation by Tammy MacKenzie, starting at 7:00 pm
To join the Webinar at 7:00pm May 19th ~ Click here
May, 2022
Perth Regional Heritage Fair
Although the Heritage Fair was cancelled in 2021, it was expected to be back in 2022. Details to be posted here. ~ Event CANCELLED again this year.
May 26, 2022
FoTW Board Meeting ~ Last Duel Park starting at 2:30pm
June 30, 2022
Close of Bursary Applications
July 31, 2022
Bursary Decision Announcement
July ?, 2022
Tay Paddle Day ~ featuring a guided paddle down the Tay River from Perth to the Beveridge Locks ~ starting at ___
July ?, 2022
FoTW Board Meeting ~ Last Duel Park at 2:30.pm
August 20, 2022
Watershed Discovery Day
Perth Farmers' Market, Crystal Palace, Perth
Annual environmental exhibition for all generations featuring exhibits by conservation organizations, a youth education and discovery program
Presentation of Water Guardian Bursary ~ financial award to students aspiring to careers in environmental management
September 22, 2022
Webinar ~ Tay Net ~ Sustaining a Healthy River - CANCELLED
October ?, 2021
FoTW Board Meeting ~ Last Duel Park starting at 2:30pm
Webinar on Conservation Areas and Land Donations
Joint Webinar by The Friends of the Tay Watershed and Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
February 10, 2021
FoTW Board Meeting via Zoom ~ starting at 3:00pm
March 24, 2021
Webinar on Shoreline Planting ~ Impacts, Benefits and Available Assistance
Joint Webinar by The Friends of the Tay Watershed and Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
March 24, 2021
FoTW AGM
Meeting to be held virtually via Zoom, starting at 2:30 pm Details
Lake Networking Group Meeting
Meeting to be held via Zoom starting at 9:30am
May 27, 2021
OMYA Public Meeting
Omya Canada's virtual public meeting to report on water taking from the Tay River for the calendar years 2019 and 2020.
This is an On-line virtual TEAMS meeting available via recent versions of Microsoft
browsers such as Edge
If you are joining via Apple devices or other non-Microsoft equipment, you may
want to download the TEAMS app ~
Click here
For the personal invitation and link to attend this meeting, please contact
the organizer Jeff Lee at
jeff.lee@omya.com
well in advance of the meeting.
May ?, 2021
Perth Regional Heritage Fair
In person version cancelled but working with schools: Details
June 23, 2021
FoTW Board Meeting ~ Last Duel Park starting at 2:30pm
June 30, 2021
Close of Bursary Applications
July 16, 2021
Bursary Decision Announcement
July 16-18, 2021
Stewart Park Festival Display
Festival cancelled ~ see you next year at this event
July 28, 2021
FoTW Board Meeting ~ Last Duel Park at 2:30.pm
August 14, 2021
Watershed Discovery Day
Perth Farmers' Market, Crystal Palace, Perth
Presentation of Bursary Poster
October 12, 2021
FoTW Board Meeting ~ Last Duel Park starting at 2:30pm
OMYA Public Meeting
Omya Canada's public meeting to report on water taking from the Tay River for the calendar year 2019.
1:30 pm at the Best Western in the Stewart Room.
OMYA Public Meeting
Omya Canada's public meeting to report on water taking from the Tay River for the calendar year 2018.
1:30 pm at the Best Western.
March 28, 2019
FoTW AGM
(note: date changed from March 21st)
~ 2:00 pm at the Legion ~ Full Details
April 5, 2019
Lake Networking Group Meeting
9:30 a.m., Tay Valley Township's Burgess Hall, 4174 Narrows Lock Road.
April ?, 2019
Reminder Release for Bursary
April 15, 2019
Public Showing of "Anote's Ark" ~ 6:00 to 8:00pm
Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith St E, Perth
In co-operation with the Canadian Federation of University Women View Poster View trailler and
TVO Discussion
OMYA Public Meeting
Omya Canada's public meeting to report on water taking from the Tay River for the calendar year 2017.
On Wednesday February 15, 2018 1:30 pm at the Best Western, Stewart Park Room.
See invitation.
FoTW AGM for 2016
~ 1:00 pm at the Legion ~ Full Details
February 22, 2017
OMYA Public Meeting
Omya Canada Inc will be holding a public meeting to report on water taking from the Tay River for the calendar year 2016.
On Wednesday February 22, 2017 1:00 pm at the Best Western
14th Annual Watershed Discovery Day
A Saturday celebration of the Tay for the whole family at the Crystal Palace in Perth, this year in collaboration with the Perth Farmers' Market. Story Time, Long Sault Trio, hands-on displays, ask the experts .....and much more. WDD Poster 2014 Press Release
Perth Regional Heritage Fair
Perth Legion
26 Beckwith St. E., Perth, ON, 8:30 -Noon More
April 14
2014
CFUW Annual Environmental Meeting
James Bruce to speak on How Climate Change Impacts Us Locally
Royal Canadian Legion Building , 26 Beckwith Street East , Perth
Starting at 7:00 pm Press Release
March 26
2014
FoTW Annual General Meeting for 2013
To be held 4:00 to 6:00 pm at McMartin House, 125 Gore Street East, Perth Agenda
March 12
2014
FoTW Board Meeting
February 27
7:00 pm
Omya annual public meeting
As a condition of its Permit to Take Water from the Tay River, OMYA reports to the community about its water taking each year.
Best Western Plus, Perth Parkside Inn & Spa,
82 Peter St., Perth
2013 Events
November 21, 2013
FoTW Board Meeting
October 19, 2013
9:00am to 3:15pm
Lake Links 2013
Perth Civitan Hall (6787 County Road 43)
Visit the FoTW Booth Information
September 14, 2013
13th Annual Watershed Discovery Day
A Saturday celebration of the Tay for the whole family at the Crystal Palace in Perth, this year in collaboration with the Perth Farmers' Market.
There will be:
FoTW Board Meeting
Outside the Crystal Palace at 3pm
August 17 & 18, 2013
Rideau Ferry Regatta
FoTW will have a booth at the regatta from 10am to 3 pm. both days
Rideay Ferry Yacht Club Regatta details and directions
July 19 - 21
Stewart Park Festival
Visit the Friend's tent at Perth's completely free, premier musical event on the Tay River. Click here for more information
June 22, 2013
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Canadian Wildlife Federation "Capital to Capitol"
presented by The Rideau Roundtable in collaboration with Hotel Kenney
at the Historic Hotel Kenney, on the Rideau Canal, 59 Kenny Road, Jones Falls, Elgin ON
Guest speakers: Max Finklestein and son Isaac Details
RVCA Shoreline Planting Project
Water Treatment Plant and Operation Facility in Perth
15 Sunset Boulevard, Perth Ontario Details Map
April 27, 2013
Festival of the Maples
Visit the Friend's tent
Gore Street on the Little Tay Bridge More information.
April 15, 2013
7:30 to 9:30 pm
Local Perspectives on Climate Change: A Call to Action
Sponsored by the Canadian Federat ion of University Women in collaboration with
the Friends of the Tay Watershed
at the Royal Canadian Legion,
26 Beckwith Street East, Perth, Ontario News Release More information
Omya annual public meeting
As a condition of its Permit to Take Water from the Tay River, OMYA reports to the community about its water taking each year.
Parkside Inn & Spa,
82 Peter St., Perth
2012 Events
December 11, 2012
3:30 to 7:30pm
RVCA's Tay River Flood Mapping Open House
Perth Union Library
30 Herriott Street, Perth Details
Be Septic Savvy ~ a free Workshop
Perth Lions Hall, Halton St., Perth
Organized by the Lake Networking Group Poster
August 15
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Registration: 6:30
Rideau Corridor Landscape Character Assessment by Parks Canada
Public consultation on the canal Landscape Strategy
Lions Club Hall (Perth Fair Grounds) More information
July 20 - 22
Stewart Park Festival
FoTW will have a booth at Perth's completely free, premier musical event on the Tay River. Click here for more information
July 17 to 18 (1PM)
2012
2nd Otty Lake BioBlitz
The Otty Lake Association and partners Scouts Canada, Community Stewardship Council of Lanark County, CSW and RVCA invite you to this event at Whispering Pines Scout Camp on Long Lake Road.
This would be a great way to learn more about the plants and animals in this part of the Tay Watershed. BioBlitz 2012 flyer BioBlitz 2012 Pamphlet Scout Camp Topo Map Scout Camp Satellite View
Contact Karen Hunt
June 21, 2012
5:00 pm
FoTW Board Meeting
RYK Camp at Eagle Lake
Tour of the camp, update on Eagle Lake
and pot-luck supper to follow
April 28
FoTW Booth at Perth Festival of the Maples
Visit us at the always popular FOTW booth at Maplefest.
Gore Street on the Little Tay Bridge Click here for more information.
April 3, 2012
Release of Tay River Subwatershed Report
RVCA to Host Tay Open House ~ 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion's Perth Upon Tay Branch 244 (26 Beckwith Street, Perth) Agenda Media Release Tay River Subwatershed Report - 2011.
March 29, 2012
4 to 6 pm
FoTW Board Meeting
Fall River Room ~ Tay Valley Council Municipal Office
217 Harper Road, RR6 Perth
Tay Canal Commemorative Sign Unveiling & Festival
Drummond North Elmsley Municipal Office
310 Port Elmsley Road Invitation Press Release
Sept. 8, 2011
3:00 - 5:00pm
FoTW 3Q Board Meeting
Location TBD
August 16, 2011
7 pm
Local Water: Fact & Fiction
Presentation by Friends of the Tay Watershed
Part of the adult summer reading program Perth Union Library Poster
July 15-17, 2011
Stewart Park Festival
FoTW will have a booth at Perth's completely free, premier musical event on the Tay River. Click here for more information
June 25, 2011
Come Paddle the Tay
Sponsored by FoTW and Lanark County Stewarship Council
Guided tour down the Tay River accompanied by experts with observations on the local flora, fauna and history.
You need only bring yourself and your canoe or kayak (plus the standard safety equipment).
The tour will be celebrated at the end with a shoreline get-together and snack (and the usual group photo). Details.
June 23, 2011
12:00 noon for Tour
1:30 pm for Meeting
FoTW 2Q Board Meeting
Meet at Bowes Mill at noon ~ Bowes Side Road Tay Valley Township for a tour of a century plus-old mill on the Tay ~ Map.
Meeting will be convened at Chris Stone's house (2522 Bathurst 2nd Concession) at 1:30.pm to 3:30. Lunch will be provided.
June 10, 2011
RBC Blue Water Day
FoTW display at RBC Branch
44 Gore Street East, Perth
Perth Regional Heritage Fair
FoTW to supply judge and prize More information...
April 18-24, 2011
Pitch In Week
April 18-24 has been identified as the 2011 Pitch-In Week. Individuals and neighbourhood groups around the watershed are invited to
"Pitch - In" and help to clean up the shorelines, roadsides and ditches of debri. The following information has been provided by Tay Valley Township: Press Release Poster Registration Form
April 18, 2011
7:00 - 8:30pm
Treasuring the Tay
How can we make it safe for swimming again?
Canadian Federation of University Women, Perth invites you to attend a panel discussion ~ free admission.
Legion Hall, Beckwith Street Poster EMC article
March 24, 2011
3:00 - 5:00pm
FoTW 1Q Board Meeting
Location TBD
March 22, 2011
Tay Valley Township Council Meeting
Review of Subdivision application for
Feb. 16, 2011
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Omya annual public meeting
As a condition of its Permit to Take Water from the Tay River, OMYA reports to the community about its water taking each year.
Code's Mill Inn & Spa,
82 Peter St., Perth More information from OMYA
Perspectives on Water Series
The Friends of the Tay Watershed & the Canadian Federation of University Women present: Water on the Table ~ A film featuring water-warrior Maude Barlow
At the Myriad Centre for the Arts
Old Perth Shoe Factory, corner of North and Sherbrooke St. East. (Map) Event Poster Media Release Water on the Table Website About the Perspectives on Water Series
Jan 1, 2011
Polar Plunge
Join the FoTW and other organizations plunge into 2011, as a fund raiser for the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County.
2010 Events
Nov. 16, 2010
FoTW 4th Quarter Board Meeting
3pm, Place tbd
Oct. 30, 2010
9th Annual Lake Links Workshop
"Celebrating our Advance"
Perth Civitan Hall, Hwy 43, Perth
8:30am to 3pm More details... Final details
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists Present
Mike Yee, Manager of Biology and Water Quality for the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, to talk on the variety of flora & fauna, critters that swim, crawl, fly, float and wiggle around our natural environment.
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room, Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard More information...
Sept. 9, 2010
FoTW 3rd Quarter Board Meeting
3pm, Place tbd
August 27-28, 2010
Art of being Green Projects
Fiddling at the Fairgrounds ~ Friday
Fresh Air Festival~ Saturday Click here for more information
July 16-18, 2010
Stewart Park Festival
20th Anniversary of Perth's completely free, premier musical event on the Tay River.
FoTW will have a booth and will sponsor the Paddling Puppeteer on Saturday for the amusement of young and old. Click here for more information
June 23, 2010
FoTW 2nd Quarter Board Meeting
Noon, Drummond North Elmsley Township Office, 310 Port Elmsley Road
Includes lunch and a hike to the observation tower and the locks, as well as the quarterly meeting.
June 11, 2010
FOTW Booth at RBC Blue Water Day
May 5, 2010
Perth Regional Heritage Fair
This popular annual fair, held at the Perth and District Collegiate Institute, celebrates our area's history, in cooperation with the region's schools. More information.
April 26, 2010
Perth Drinking Water Source Protection Meeting
Sommer Casgrain-Robertson, Co-Project Manager, Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region, to talk about the Perth municipal drinking water and possible land use contamination threats and remediation policies. More information.... Poster.... Map....
Pitch-in Week
April 19-25 has been identified as the 2010 Pitch-In Week. Individuals and neighbourhood groups around the watershed are invited to
"Pitch - In" and help to clean up the shorelines, roadsides and ditches of debri. Tay Valley and Drummond/North Elmsley Townships will accept the results of your pick-up for free at their landfill sites provided you use the Pitch-In Program bags in D/NE or the bagtags available at the TVT Municipal Office. More information...
April 15, 2010
Algonquin College Sustainability Fair
FoTW provides a booth at this student organized event at Algonquin College Perth Campus.
April 11, 2010
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists Present
Martin Streit of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to present a lecture on the principles of forest management and the help available to landowners
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room, Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard More information...
March
27, 2010
A2A SPEAKERS FORUM and AGM
at the Municipal Hall in the village of Portland Ontario More information...
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists Present
Meaghan McDonald, of the Community Stewardship Council of Lanark County, will give a talk at the Rideau Valley Field Naturalists' General Meeting, describing what is involved in organizing and conducting the upcoming bioblitzes in Lanark County.
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room, Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard More information
February 16, 2010 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Omya annual public meeting
As a condition of its Permit to Take Water from the Tay River, OMYA reports to the community about its water taking each year.
Code's Mill Inn & Spa,
82 Peter St., Perth
February 7, 2010
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists Present
Tobi Kiesewalter, Senior Natural Heritage Education Leader at Murphy's Point Provincial Park, delivering a lecture on the importance of biodiversity and the threats to it.
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room, Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard More information...
January 28, 2009
3 to 5pm
Friends of the Tay Watershed AGM
Dufferin Square Boardroom, Room 202
105 Dufferin Street, Perth
(located behind Wendy's and above Sears) Click here for notice
January 10, 2010
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists Present
Shaun Thompson, District Ecologist with the Ministry of Natural Resources, with a talk on the changes he has seen in our area over the last 25 years.
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room, Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard More information...
Jan 1, 2010
Polar Plunge
Join the FoTW and other organizations plunge into 2010, as a fund raiser for the Perth and District Food Bank. More information...
2009 Events (Tay Canal 175th Anniversary events are highlighted in green .)
The Perth and District Community Foundation Christmas Gala
The PDCF welcomes one and all to attend the Gala at Code's Mill Inn and Spa
Contact Brenda Ball, Allan Chartered Accountants 613-267-6580,ext. 0, or email bball@allanca.com. More Information...
Nov. 17, 2009
FoTW 4th Quarter Board Meeting
3PM, Chris Stone's Residence
Beneficial Insects in the garden
Not all insects are nasty, and Organic Gardener Maureen Bostock will explain this to the Rideau Valley Field Naturalists and guests at their meeting on Sunday, Nov. 1.
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room,
Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard More information...
Oct 24, 2009
9:30 - 3pm
8th Annual Lake Links Workshop
Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith Street East, Perth
Hands-on Displays, Water Conservation Updates and Speakers More information
Oct 24, 2009
7PM
International Day of Climate Action
Hosted by the Green Party
Premiere of the movie "The Age of Stupid"
Myriad Centre for the Arts, 1 Sherbrooke Street, Perth
Admission $12 More information...
Oct. 6, 2009
RVCA Tay River Flood Risk Mapping Open House
from 3:30 to 8:30 at the Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith Street East, Perth More information....
Wild Mushrooms Demystified
Join mushroom experts Lorraine Brown and Andrew Armitage as they lead you into the weird and wonderful world of mushrooms.
At ECOTAY, 942 Upper Scotch Line at corner of Menzies Munro Side Road More...
Sept 22, 2009
FoTW 3rd Quarter Board Meeting
4pm at ECOTAY, 942 Upper Scotch Line at corner of Menzies Munro Side Road
Sept 13, 2009
"Green Cottager of the Year" to address Rideau Valley Field Naturalists
Gray Merriam will be addressing the RVFN, with a lecture
on "Ecology -- Growth & Change Over Time
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room,
Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for more information.
August 7-9, 2009
Quilts on the Tay
An exhibition of traditional and contemporary quilts will be presented by the Lanark County Quilters Guild, in the show of some 200 quilts; a special display of works by twenty-five of Canada’s best-known quilters; a boutique of quilted items; a Merchant’s Mall; on-site sewing machine servicing; demonstrations & mini-workshops; and a Tea room. Adults $6; children free. Fri. 12-5; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 10-4. St. Johns High School, Perth; For more information: (613) 267 5222.
For more information on the Quilts of the Tay show, visit the Quilters' bloglink ~ by clicking here.
Tay Canal Week
The 'Tay Canal Week' will be celebrated with a variety of activities, exhibitions, concerts, theatre, and much more, at the Perth Basin, Port Elmsley and Beveridge Locks.
During 'Tay Canal Week', there will be music and entertainment every evening at 7:00pm at the Basin (excepting Sunday July 5, at 4:00pm, and Sunday July 12, at 2:00pm). Click here for downloadable list of Canal Week Musical and Other Special Events.
July 12, 2009
Alison Lupton Band
At the Studio Theatre; 2008 Canadian Folk Music Award nominee; more information http://perthentertainmentnow.net
July 12, 2009
"Concert on Water"
At the Basin at 2:00pm with Keith Glass & Twister and others;
also the Voyageur canoes; miniature tugboat - "Tug Along".
July 11/12, 2009
Art on the Lawn Art Show
The 12th Annual 'Art on the Lawn Art Show and Sale' takes place at 3054 Rideau Ferry Road, Perth ~ over 30 artists with original works. 10:00am - 5:00pm.. Free admission; five percent of sales go to Great War Memorial Hospital.
For more information visit www.rideaulakesartists.com
July 11, 2009
"Christine Graves"
7:00-7:50pm at the Tay Basin - contemporary-roots singer songwriter Christine Graves: followed by production of "Yukon Gold" (see below).
July 11, 2009
First Nations exhibition
At Perth Basin (1:00-2:00pm), a First Nations exhibition of traditional dancers accompanied by Pow Wow drum representing the diverse aboriginal culture of this region.
July 11, 2009
10am - 4pm
Doors Open Perth
At the Basin and elsewhere in Perth,
"Doors Open Perth" will host the popular public tours of ten local buildings of historical and architectural interest, including the Beckwith Bridgemaster's house. Further information available by clicking here - or 264-1190.
July 11, 2009
Paddling Puppeteer Puppet Show for Children
The Paddling Puppeteers will provide a special event for the children at the Crystal Palace in Perth, to mark the Tay Canal’s 175th, with a variety of colourful puppets and lots of music, presenting an entertaining history of the lakes and rivers of Ontario and a message of conservation. Show starts at 10:30am sharp.
July 10-12. 2009
Tug Along
The miniature tugboat 'Tug Along' will be at the Perth Basin dock.
Yukon Gold Perth Studio Theatre, in the Tay basin, will present a special production of Robert Service's "Yukon Gold"for the Tay Canal Week; 8:00pm on July 4, 10 and 11th; 2:00pm on July 5th. Advanced tickets $16 from Shadowfax 1-800-516-2729
or the Bookworm 76 foster st Perth.
Watch the Studio Theatre website for further details.
July 4, 11, 12
Voyageur Canoes
The Voyageur Canoes will be at the Tay Basin; come and take an exciting tour of the Tay Canal, in these 34' traditional canoes (small fee). Register ahead to ensure a seat (613-264-0094).
July 11, 2009
At the Basin
Farmers Market (8:00am-2:00pm), Aboriginal food booth; exhibits, Voyageur canoes, Perth Citizen's Band (noon), miniature tugboat "Tug Along", walking tours, and much more.
July 10, 2009
"Fresh Squeezed"
7:00-7:50pm at the Tay Basin - a young upbeat Perth band with Sean Jacklin, , Tim Jackson, Adam Reid, Aaron Shenkman, and Greg Upham-Mills: followed by production of "Yukon Gold" (see above).
July 9, 2009
Perth Citizen’s Band
7:00pm at Perth Bandstand, Stewart Park
July 8, 2009
"Perth Upon Tay Musical Heritage" quartet
7:00pm at the Tay Basin, with piano accompaniment performs songs sung in Perth on specific dates with historic themes in the 1800'ss.
July 7, 2009
"Tell Mama"
7:00pm at the Tay Basiin ~ a delightfully distinctive blend of bar blues and smolky jazz; check it out at http://tellmama.net/
July 6, 2009
"Celtic Fiddle Orchestra"
7:00pm at the Basin, with vocal, guitar and bodhran accompaniment performs historic compositions from Ireland and Scotland.
July 5, 2009
DNE Celebrates the Original Tay Canal
Drummond North Elmsley Township celebrates the original Tay Canal at Port Elmsley, then known as Barbados, with Voyageur canoe tours, Town Crier, historical presentations, visits to original locks, BBQ, wagon rides, music, and more. 11:30am
- 3:00pm, Municipal Hall, 310 Port Elmsley Road. Tel. (613) 267 6500.
July 5, 2009
Hike the Tow Path and Visit the Wildlife Reserve Butterfly Garden
An entertaining hike down the historic Tay Canal Tow Path below Perth, cross over the canal by Voyageur canoe, and tour the Butterfly Garden in the Perth Wildlife Reserve; Tours leave the Last Duel Park in Perth at 10 and 11 a.m. and 12 noon. Seating in the Voyageur Canoe is limited to 18 people, so get there early to ensure a seat. For those people who would prefer to see only the Butterfly Garden you can either drive there on your own, or be at Last Duel Park at 10, 11 or 12 noon and the shuttle bus will drive you there. Further information - (613) 326 0106. More information...
July 5, 2009
At the Basin
Perth Antique Show (all day), Voyageur canoes (see above), Perth Citizen's Band (noon), "Saints & Sinners' quartet, performing jazzed up hymns and gospel (4pm).
July 4/5, 2009
Perth Antique Show
This annual show at the Perth Legion, just a short stroll down the canal from the Basin, will be a Tay 175 Anniversary event in 2009.
For more information 613-283 5270.
July 4, 2009
In the Palace The Parks Canada Players of the Rideau Canal National Historic Site present
"Ghosts and Echos" ~ a collection of historic and folkloric ghost stories, legends and re-enactments (7:00 to 7:50pm
~ no charge).
July 4, 2009
At the Perth Basin
Farmers Market (8:00am-2:00pm), Antique Show, Blacksmith, Military display, weavers, Voyageur canoes, exhibits, music.
Paddle the Tay Canal
Come and enjoy a short 10 Km (2 1/2 hour) paddle "Up the magnificent Tay", from Beveridge Locks to the Tay Basin in Perth. Bring a lunch or taste the hospitality of Perth' restaurants. Meet at 9:00am, at Conlon Farm (south west corner of in Perth). "Car Shuttle" will be organised back from the basin to Beveridge - or you can paddle back to Beveridge. Tel. (613) 283 5967"
or www.rideautrail.org/perth.html
July 20, 2009
Kidfish
The 14th Annual 'Kidfish' derby takes place at the Perth Basin. A fun day for ages 2 to 15, to experience the joy of fishing; prizes, trophies, lunch and treats. Registration opens at 8:00am at the Perth Legion, 26 Beckwith St., E; no charge.
Classic Boat Visit to Perth
The Trent-Severn and Manotick Classic Boats assemble at Beveridge Locks at 10:00am and arrive at Perth at 11:00am. Come and visit these beautiful heritage boats at Beveridge Locks, the Perth Basin and Last Duel Park. Tel. (613) 264 8356
June 12, 2009
Tay Discovery Day at Perth Museum
The museum invites the community to bring Tay-related memorabilia and antique items from private collections into the museum to be documented for research and exhibition purposes. 12:00-4:00pm Tel (613) 264 0094
May 30, 2009
Tay Canal Tow Path Upgrade Day
Volunteers are invited to come and help clear the historic Tay Canal tow path below Perth, under the leadership of the Rideau Trail Association and the Rideau Valley Field Naturalists. Meet at the entrance to the tow path, on Riverside drive, across the River from Last Duel Park. For more
information: (613) 264 0057, www.rideautrail.org.
May 27th, 2009
Workshop on Identification of Freshwater Mussels and
Native Crayfish
Workshop location: Burgess Hall, Narrows Lock Road Click here for further details.
May 23/24, 2009
'The Fencibles'
The Canadian Regiment of Fencible Infantry will set up camp at Last Duel Park in Perth, and provide two days of fun and education for all ages, and especially children. The modern day 'Fencibles' is a group of volunteers dedicated to portraying this historic Regiment's activities, equipment and life at the time of the War. The re-enactments will include drills, battles and military skirmishes at Last Duel Park and on the Tay basin. May 23 and 24 begin with a traditional country style breakfast at the Perth Legion, from 7:00 to 11:00am. On May 23, there will be exercises from 9:00am to dusk at Last Duel Park and the basin, and on May 24 from 10:00 at Last Duel Park, followed by dedication ceremony at the Old Burying Grounds at 2:00pm. Click here for more details on this event. More information on the Fencibles.
May 16, 2009
An Invitation to Paddle the Tay
Come and Join Us for a Paddle on an Historic River
and help us inaugurate the 175th Anniversary of the Tay Canal, beginning at Perth's Last Duel Park at 10am. Click here for more information.
May 16, 2009
Official Launch
Official Launch of the Tay Canal 175th Anniversary celebrations and the Opening of the Rideau Canal system for 2009. The launch is centered at the Crystal Palace on the Perth Basin and will include the Farmer's Market, Parks Canada working exhibits, Kettle Boys, canoe/ kayak flotilla, Perth Pipe Band, Voyageur canoes, fiddle music, and much more. Participating in the opening ceremonies will be Mayor John Fenik, MP Scott Reid, MPP Randy Hillier, Reeve Aubrey Churchill, Warden Paul Dulmage, and Rideau Canal Superintendent Gord Giffin. Paddlers are invited to join a canoe/kayak flotilla from Last Duel Park at 10:00am (call 613 264 0094 for information on the flotilla or click here). The canoe flotilla will arrive in the basin at 10:45 and the official opening ceremony will be at 11:00. For more information on this event, telephone 613 264 9693.
May 3, 2009
The Stewardship of Lanark County's natural environment
RVFN presents a look at the role of the Stewardship Council with guest speaker Jeff Ward, Stewardship Coordinator with the Council.
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room,
Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for more information
April 26 & 30, 2009
Richmond Fen Wetland Canoe Excursion
The Friends of the Jock River will be leading two afternoon canoe/kayak excursions on Sunday April 26th and Thursday April 30th, into the Richmond Fen Wetland, the largest provincially significant wetland in Eastern Ontario.
Click here for more information.
April 25, 2009
FoTW Booth at Maplefest
Drop in to see what's new at the FOTW booth at Maplefest.
Gore Street on the Little Tay Bridge Click here for more information.
April 25, 2009
Trailhead Spring Runoff Festival
The FoTW will be represented and featured with a display at the annual Trailhead Spring Runoff Festival on Saturday, April 25th, at the Trailhead office site, 1960 Scott Street, in Ottawa, promoting paddling opportunities in the Tay watershed and, also, the celebration coming up for the Tay Canal 175th Anniversary
April 23, 2009
FoTW Visioning Process
An event for the FoTW Board at Dufferin Square Boardroom, Room 202
105 Dufferin Street, Perth
(located behind Wendy's and above Sears)
April 22, 2009
Perth Historica Fair This popular annual fair, held at the Perth Community Centre, celebrates our area's history, in cooperation with the region's schools. Most appropriately, the theme for the 2009 edition will be the Tay Canal 175th Anniversary.
For more information call (613) 267 6332 or click here.
April 15, 2009
History of the Canal
The Perth Historical Society will present an entertaining evening on the history of the Tay Canal, from its early connections with pirates and scandal, its important role on the area's economy, and its present day social and recreational benefits as a little known gem of eastern Ontario. Perth Museum, 11 Gore St. E., Perth; 7:30-9:00pm ('Tooney' donation). For details please click here.
March 12, 2009
Algonquin College Sustainability Fair
FoTW provides a booth at this student organized event at Algonquin College Perth Campus.
March 9, 2009
7pm
Financial Assistance under the Clean Water Act
Public meeting at the Perth Legion (26 Beckwith Street East) to gather local advice on how the Clean Water Act's financial assistance program should work. Click here for more details.
March 5, 2009
7 - 9 p.m.
OMYA Reports on Tay River Water Taking
As a condition of its Permit to Take Water from the Tay River, OMYA reports to the community about its water taking each year.
Glen Tay School, 155 Harper Road, Tay Valley Township Click here for more details
March 1, 2009
Amphibians and Reptiles of Eastern Ontario
RVFN presents a look at Amphibians and Reptiles of Eastern Ontario with guest speaker Oliver Reichl, Outreach Co-ordinator for the Eastern Ontario Model Forest's Herpetofaunal Atlas project.
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room,
Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for more information
Tay Canal Polar Plunge 2009
On January 1, 2009, the Tay Canal 175th Anniversary celebrations received a first class send-off with a plunge into the Tay Canal by hardy Perthites, beside the Canadian Legion in Perth. The proceeds of this year's plunge will go to the popular archaeology program at Murphys Point Provincial Park, on Big Rideau Lake near Perth. The Tay 175 Anniversary Steering Committee presented a prize to the first plunger and to the plunger with the most pledges. The Steering Committee is pleased to cooperate with the 'Friends of Murphys Point Park' on this event. Click here to go to Murphys Point Park website for pictures of this event
RVFN sponsors a presentation of the "Well Aware" Program with guest speaker Susan Brandum of the
Rideau Environmental Action League
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room,
Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for more details
Oct. 25, 2008
9am - 3pm
Lake Links Workshop
Perth Lion's Hall
50 Arthur Street, Perth ON Click here for details(162k PDF file)
Oct. 5, 2008
2pm
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists
Join RVFN and Mark Garbutt, a wildlife photographer
with a special interest in birding.
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room,
Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for more details.
Sept. 27, 2008
10:00 am
Friends of the Tay Watershed and the Lanark County Stewardship Council
Canoeists and kayakers are invited to come for a paddle down the Tay Canal, starting at 10:00am, at Last Duel Dock Click here for more information.
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists
Marie-Andree Carriere, Species at Risk Biologist with the Ministry of Natural Resources, will speak about the Endangered Species Act
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room,
Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for more details.
Aug. 9, 2008
9am - 2pm
Tay Valley Township and Township of Drummond/North Elmsley
Household Hazardous Waste Depot Day
DNE Public Works Garage
#1920 Drummond Concession 7 (Drummond Centre)
Click here for more information
Aug. 2, 2008
Bobs & Crow Lakes Foundation Auction
to raise money for an emergency response boat
North Frontenac Arena in Picadilly, just west of Road 38 near Godfrey
Dave Smith will be the auctioneer and will provide a deli supper.
July 27, 2008
Greater Bobs & Crow Lakes Association Annual Meeting
Bedford District Community Center on the Westport Road
Lunch and exhibits will start at noon and the meeting will begin at 1 PM.
July 26, 2008
10:00am
Bedford Mining Alert
9th Annual General Meeting
Glendower Hall,
1381 Westport Road (approximately 8 km east of Godfrey) Click here for more information
Source Protection Committee
Open House to provide public consultation on the Terms of Reference (or Work Plan) that has been developed for submission to the Ministry of Environment
Perth Town Hall, 80 Gore St. East Click here for more information and location of other Open Houses
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists
Isabelle Nicol, well-known Ottawa-area natural history educator,
will be speaking about wildflowers
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room,
Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for more details.
April 26, 2008
FoTW Booth at Maplefest
Drop in to see what's new.
Gore Street on the Little Tay Bridge
CSW presents the first Eastern Ontario public preview of WATER CONNECTIONS
The Cottage Show
Lansdowne Park, Ottawa
April 6, 2008
2:00pm
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists
A presentation on canoe routes
by Cliff Bennett, well-known naturalist,
canoeist and member of
the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room,
Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for more details
April 5th , 2008
1:00 to 3:30pm
Shoreline residents are invited to a free Native Plant Workshop
getting ready for spring
Featuring Phillip Fry from the Old Field Garden and Wildflower Nursery
Burgess Hall, Narrows Lock Road (off County Road 10 south of Perth) Click here for more details.
1st Annual Rideau Lumber
Green Build and Alternative Energy Show
Lombardy Agricultural Hall
In cooperation with REAL Click here for more information
March 18, 2008
FoTW Board Meeting
March 4, 2008
7 pm
REAL presents ~ Species at Risk
by Heather Lunn of the Eastern Ontario Model Forest
Rideau Canal Museum, 34 Beckwith St., Smiths Falls Click here for more information
March 2, 2008
2pm
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists
A discussion of butterflies
by Jeff Skevington, Research Scientist, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room,
Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for more details
February 21, 2008
7:00 to 9:00 pm
OMYA Reports on Tay River Water Taking
As a condition of its Permit to Take Water from the Tay River, OMYA reports to the community about its water taking each year.
Glen Tay School, 155 Harper Road, Tay Valley Township Click here for more details
February 13, 2008
Friends of the Tay Watershed ~ Perspectives on Water Series
The Ducks Unlimited Perspective on Water and Wetlands
Featuring guest speaker Jamie Fortune
Ducks Unlimited Director of Operations - Eastern Region
Come and find out why Ducks Unlimited has the most water taking permits
on the Tay and why that is a good thing.
7:30pm, February 13th, PDCI Library, Perth Click here for more information
Feb. 9, 2008
Greener Lifestyle Fair
South Grenville High School, Prescott, Ont Click here for details
February 3, 2008
2:00 pm
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists
A discussion of North American Trees
by Diana Beresford-Kroeger
award winning author of "Arboretum America: A Philosophy of the Forest"
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room,
Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for more details
January 29, 2008
2:30 pm for coffee
3:00 pm for AGM
Friends of the Tay Watershed AGM
Dufferin Square Boardroom, Room 202
105 Dufferin Street, Perth
(located behind Wendy's and above Sears) Click here for details
January 26, 2008
9am - 3pm
Home Energy Efficiency Seminar & Trade Fair
will be held in Kemptville in the W. B. George Centre at Kemptville College Click here for more details
January 10, 2008
7:00 pm
"Preparing Your Household for Climate Change"
Co-hosted by The Rideau Canal Museum and REAL
at the Rideau Canal Museum, 34 Beckwith St. Smiths Falls.
Jeff Kohl, of the Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition (OHCC), will discuss what people can do as individuals to be ready for extreme weather events and the social, environmental, and economic consequences of climate change.
January 6, 2008
2pm
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists
Presentation on wolves and coyotes in Lanark County
by Glenn Desy, biologist with the Ministry of Natural Resources
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room,
Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for more details
Action to Address Climate Change
Stop Climate Chaos Ottawa, with ACT for the earth, CYCC, NUPGE (the National Union of Public and General Employees), the Students Federation of the University of Ottawa, and others are organizing a mass rally, march, and ecofair. 1pm on Parliament Hill. Click here for more information.
December 5, 2007
7 p.m.
"Christmas on the Rideau" Concert
10th annual concert to benefit REAL at SFDCI
For tickets call Beth at (613) 283-0824 or see www.REALaction.ca.
December 2, 2007
Possible Species at Risk at Perth Wildlife Reserve
Rideau Valley Field Naturalist meeting, featuring well known biologist Dr. Fred Schueler
All-Purpose Room, Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool on Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for details.
November 20, 2007
FoTW Board Meeting
November 4, 2007
2 pm
Rideau Valley Field Naturalist meeting in Perth will feature a presentation by John Kerr-Wilson on his recent trip to the Galapagos.
All-Purpose Room, Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool on Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for details.
October 20, 2007
9:00am to 3:30 pm
Lake Links Workshop
Perth and District Collegiate Institute
13 Victoria St., Perth For details click here.
END OF SEASON GOLF TOURNAMENT!
A fundraiser co-hosted by Lanark Stewardship Council
and Ottawa Stewardship Council
Shotgun Start / Best Ball Format
Emerald Links Golf and Country Club, Manotick (www.emeraldlinks.com)
Click here for details (PDF format)
September 18, 2007
FoTW Board Meeting
September 15 and 22, 2007
Weathering the Change: Adapting to Climate Change in the Mississippi Valley
Co-sponsored by Mississippi Valley Conservation and the Mississippi Valley Fields Naturalists.
The workshops will be held in Almonte on Saturday, September 15th and Saturday, September 22nd, 2007, with an exciting list of distinguished speakers. Click here for details (on MVC website).
September 9, 2007
2 PM
Speaker Matt Saunders on Bald Eagles
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists meeting
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool All-Purpose Room,
Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for more details
Otty State of the Lake Report
Workshop for all members of Otty Lake community
North Elmsley Hall, 121 Station Road, Port Elmsley, Ontario Click here for details
Pitch-In Week: support your community by participating in the annual spring clean up. Tay Valley Township residents can receive bag tags for this project. Call Tay Valley Township 613-267 5353
April 21, 2007
6:15 pm
An Evening With Ed Lawrence
Presented by Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists
Carleton Place Town Hall Click here for details
Speaker Matt Saunders on Bats, their lives, myths and realities
Rideau Valley Field Naturalists meeting
Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool, Wilson Street at Sunset Boulevard Click here for more details.
March 28, 2007
Wednesday
7:00 pm
"An Inconvenient Truth"
Screening of the Al Gore film, with a post-film discussion on climate change, led by climate change expert, Paul Egginton, former Executive Director of the Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Program of Natural Resources Canada. This evening is being organised and hosted by ecoPerth, Rideau Valley Field Naturalists and the Friends of the Tay Watershed.
Location: Council Chambers, Perth Town Hall, Gore Street.
OMYA Reports on Tay River Water Taking
As a condition of its Permit to Take Water from the Tay River, OMYA reports to the community about its water taking each year.
Glen Tay Public School, 155 Harper Road, Tay Valley Township
January 23, 2007
Tuesday
3:00 pm
Friends of the Tay Watershed
Annual General Meeting
Perth Museum
11 Gore Street East
Members and the public welcome Click here for details
2006 Events
November 23, 2006
Thursday
6:30 - 9:30
Friends of the Tay Watershed
"Watershed Discovery Evening" ~ Open House and Exhibition
Featuring a watershed recreational theme, in addition to a wide range of displays and expert information on the protection and care of water resources. Also featuring a silent auction.
Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 26 Beckwith St., Perth
5th Annual Lake Links Workshop
Topics include: 1. Land use planning and development around lakes and 2. Shoreline Restoration
Perth District Collegiate High School (13 Victoria St.) Click here for details
April 21, 2006
Friday
10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Tay Watershed Management Plan Implementation Meeting
The work of the FoTW and others is guided by the Tay Watershed Management Plan. The Plan was developed by the watershed community and published in 2002. This year’s meeting is particularly important because it provides a three-year checkup on progress on the Plan. More information about the meeting is forthcoming and invitations to stakeholders will be sent out soon.
Lanark County Council Chambers, Sunset Blvd., Perth
April 2, 2006
Sunday, 2:00pm
Paul Egginton, former Executive Director of the Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Program of Natural Resources Canada and a local resident will provide a presentation on climate change and its causes and impacts, in this joint meeting of the Friends and the Rideau Valley Field Naturalists.
Perth Swimming Pool Meeting Room
April 1, 2006
Saturday 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Land Use Planning 101 - Presented by Ontario east of Ontario Nature
What can we do to ensure our land uses and watershed uses maintain environmental integrity. This is a program for ordinary citizens who share environmental concerns regarding land use. Topics will include citizen participation in Official Plan reviews, lobbying for creative development, protection of watersheds etc. The programme will be arranged by Ontario Nature's key authority on Land Use Planning Linda Pimm. Location: Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 26 Beckwith St., Perth
Click here for further details.
February 7, 2006
Tuesday 7:00 pm
OMYA Reports on Tay River Water Taking
As a condition of its Permit to Take Water from the Tay River, OMYA reports to the community about its water taking each year.
Glen Tay Public School, Harper Road.
February 4, 2006
Saturday 1:30 pm
Organizational Meeting about Lake Temperatures - Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists. MVFN's Lake Temperature Project will take place over the three days of the August holiday week-end. Come to the organizational meeting to learn about this project and how your association can help. For more information contact Cliff Bennett 256-5013 or bennett@magma.ca
Mississippi Valley Conservation headquarters, Highway 511 north of Lanark
February 5, 2006
2:00pm
The Rideau Valley Field Naturalists' meeting, at the
Perth Swimming Pool Meeting Room, will feature an interesting presentation on the
'Ecology of the Rideau Watershed',
by Dr Frances Pick, of the University of Ottawa. There is no entry fee for
members of the Rideau Valley Field Naturalists or of the Friends of the Tay
Watershed and $5.00 for non-members.
2005 Events
November 22, 2005
7-9pm
Friends of the Tay Watershed
Open House, Exhibition and AGM
Featuring a watershed historical theme, in addition to a wide range of displays and expert information on the protection and care of water resources
Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 26 Beckwith St., Perth
(Everyone welcome)
(Click here for details)
October 22, 2005
9:00 - 3:30
Lake Links - workshop and exhibition
Perth & District Collegiate Institute
13 Victoria St
Registration fee - $10:00 (includes refreshments & lunch)
Contact Sarah Rosolen
October 19, 2005
3:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Public Information Open House Changes to Environmental Protection
Regulations
Amendments to local flood plain regulations to include protection
for wetlands, valleylands and lake shores
Perth Arena Community Centre
Contact Charles
Billington
October 17, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Rideau Valley Conservation Authority
Combined Upper and Middle Advisory Board meeting 441 Hwy 15 (south
of Smith Falls) the former South Elmsley Twp. office, now Township
of Rideau Lakes, located in the same building as the OPP.
Contact Joan Sherwood
October 13, 2005
7:00 p.m.
Lanark County Trails Project
Open House and Public Meeting Lanark County Building,
Sunset Blvd, Perth.
Contact Gayda Errett
October 12, 2005
Perth Forum on Culture, Heritage
& Conservation (location TBA)
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