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CONNECT TO NATURE IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
Riverwood is an oasis of woodlands, meadows, ravines, and gardens that spans 150 acres alongside the Credit River in Mississauga. The Riverwood Conservancy is a volunteer- and member-based charity that protects and restores Riverwood, and connects people of all ages, abilities, and cultures to the wonders of nature through conservation, education, gardening, and volunteering. See all the ways you can experience Riverwood below.
UPCOMING EVENTS
07 Dec 2024 @ 09:30
Reflection in the Woods: A Women’s Wellness Getaway
This mini-retreat is for any self-identifying woman eager to prioritize self-care by learning practices outdoors that can help her connect with her own true nature. After a brief speaker overview ...
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08 Dec 2024 @ 01:00
Birds and Bells
Don’t let the cold weather discourage you from enjoying nature this winter! Join us for a journey through the chilly forest of Riverwood looking at some of our resident bird ...
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16 Dec 2024 @ 10:00
Winter Waterfowl at Lakefront Promenade Park
Winter is a great season to visit the open waters of Lake Ontario to view and appreciate the migratory waterfowl displaying extravagant plumage! Many of the birds seen during this ...
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We're honoured to have been named the Mississauga Board of Trade's 2024 Not-for-Profit of the Year! We couldn't have done it without the work and dedication of our staff, volunteers, donors, members, and supporters. Learn about our mission here.
TRAIL MAP & PARK RULES
Riverwood is one of the most ecologically diverse communities in the Credit Valley watershed, and home to a variety of wildlife and plant life. Use our trail network - and please follow park rules - to safely explore woodlands, meadows, wetlands, and creeks.
Find your way safely around Riverwood
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Species of resident and migratory birds you could spot at Riverwood
37
Acres of natural space to explore through a network of four trails
422
Different types of plant and animal species call Riverwood home
NATURE-BASED EDUCATION
A CLASSROOM 420 MILLION YEARS IN THE MAKING
Students from kindergarten to grade eight take part in research and conservation activities outdoors and inside our field station, with a focus on wildlife, plant life, and geological features.
GREENSPACE MEETS ACCESSIBILITY
A hands-on learning environment that's fully-accessible and innovatively designed for children, youth, and adults who live with physical, cognitive, and/or mental health challenges.
CONNECTING COMMUNITY WITH NATURE
Discovery programs are designed to provide adults, families, and organized groups with environmental understanding about Riverwood and other natural areas.
GIVING BACK BY GOING GREEN
Volunteering with The Riverwood Conservancy comes in many forms – gardening, wildlife monitoring, education, forestry, marketing, event planning, committee participation – but they all feed into one purpose: to create a community that lives in harmony with nature.
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Total number of volunteers who supported The Riverwood Conservancy throughout 2023
460
Trees planted by our volunteers throughout 2023
10600
Total volunteer hours contributed to our nature-based initiatives throughout 2023
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