Youth Land Stewardship

The Rideau Waterway Land Trust's (RWLT) Youth Land Stewardship project explores land stewardship through a Two-Eyed Seeing approach. In collaboration with Indigenous partners, youth living in and around the Rideau Corridor will participate in a one-day event at an RWLT Nature Reserve near Elgin. During this event, they will learn about conservation, engage in traditional Indigenous activities, and take part in open discussions. Participants will then work together to design their own stewardship projects that incorporate Indigenous perspectives and later return for a second day to implement these projects.

This pilot program, funded by the Community Foundation of Kingston & Area and through funds raised at the Rock Dunder gate, aims to provide a valuable educational experience for youth while also giving RWLT staff and board members the opportunity to learn from and engage with new ideas and perspectives that can inform our stewardship practices. The program is open to youth aged 14 to 18, and we may be able to assist with transportation for those in need.

If you or a youth you know is interested, please get in touch!