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
13 Nov 2025 @ 06:30
Nighttime Nature
Don’t be afraid of the dark, the nocturnal creatures certainly aren’t! Explore nature at night and get to know your nocturnal neighbours, experiencing the sights and sounds you might not ...
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19 Nov 2025 @ 06:00
Winter Wreath Design
Let’s create some seasonal wreaths together! Learn how to design, choose plants, and assemble decorative wreaths for the winter season using an assortment of natural greenery. Get inspired and learn ...
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22 Nov 2025 @ 08:30
Birding at J.C. Saddington Park
Enjoy a morning by the lakeshore while observing waterfowl and other birds that spend the colder months along Mississauga’s waterfront. This outing offers a chance to practice identification skills and ...
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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
50
Species of resident and migratory birds you could spot at Riverwood
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Acres of natural space to explore through a network of four trails
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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.
See all the ways you can volunteer
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Total number of volunteers who supported The Riverwood Conservancy throughout 2024
9750
Total volunteer hours contributed to our nature-based initiatives throughout 2024
470
Trees planted by our volunteers throughout 2024
Major Supporters
