Biodiversity Conservancy International

Volunteer work
2025-09-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-14 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-07 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-31 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-24 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-17 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-10 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) and 10 more dates
We meet at Dune 2, by the shipping container shed. Arrive by 10am. Plan to stay for at least a couple of hours. If you’d like to work longer, the work session runs until 2pm.
Weather permitting
If the work session is cancelled due to rain, it will be posted it on the Friends of Pinhey Sand Dunes Facebook group.
Location and map
We’ll meet at Dune 2 by the shipping container shed. See the Google Map image showing the location of the Dune 2 entrance (search for “Pinhey Sand Dunes Complex Site 2). Follow the main path, marked NCC Trail 32B.
Location of Dune 2. Follow the main path, marked NCC Trail 32B.
Parking
There’s lots of parking along the side of Slack Road. Parking at P15 (Dune Site 3) is very limited, and you will have to walk to Dune 2.
Supplies
Bring:

Your own gloves, if you want to use them.
Water because there’s no drinking water on site.
Tools are provided.

Dress appropriately for being in the sun, heat, and for getting dirty. Be mindful that the sand gets everywhere, especially in your shoes!
There is an out-house located at P15 (Dune 3). It’s a bit of a hike from Dune 2, so plan accordingly.
Volunteering during the week
There are a few people who would like to volunteer during the week. Send an email to pinheyfriends@biodiversityconservancy.org to make arrangements.
High school students
For high school students we use the honour system, so you will need to keep track of your own volunteer hours.
You can work on Sundays, as well as during weekdays when school is out for the summer. Get in touch in advance to make arrangements.
Newsletter
If you want to subscribe to the newsletter but haven’t done so already, please send an email to pinheyfriends@biodiversityconservancy.org to be added to the subscription list.

School tour
2025-09-27 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-12 08:00 - 16:00

Carleton Field Science Visit
2025-09-12 08:00 - 17:00

Art Auction Fundraiser
2025-09-07 10:00 - 11:30

Pollinator Appreciation Day at Fletcher Wildlife Garden
2025-06-07 10:00 - 14:00
Wild Pollinator Partners has organized an event to celebrate the City of Ottawa’s Pollinator Appreciation Day. Biodiversity Conservancy International will be attending — along with other local organizations, community groups, and native plant nurseries – on Saturday, June 7, from 10am to 2pm at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden, located at 865 Prince of Wales Drive.

Come learn, explore and discover!
