UPCOMING EVENTS
22 Mar 2023 @ 08:30
Birding with the Expert at J.C. Saddington Park
Join renowned birder, Luc Fazio, for some winter bird watching along Lake Ontario. Meet some birders in the area and get outdoors with a group of likeminded individuals. Important Information ...
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24 Mar 2023 @ 05:00
Forest Bathing at Riverwood
Rest and rejuvenate through mindful and sensory awareness at Riverwood and deepen your relationship with nature. Forest bathing is inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, which gives you the ...
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26 Mar 2023 @ 09:00
Winter Waterfowl at Lakefront Promenade Park
Winter is a great season to visit the open waters of Lake Ontario to view and appreciate the waterfowl displaying colourful and extravagant plumage that you can’t find in the ...
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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
400
Total Number of Volunteers who supported The Riverwood Conservancy throughout 2021
510
Wildflowers planted by our volunteers throughout 2021
5200
Total Volunteer Hours Contributed to our nature-based initiatives throughout 2021
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.
DEVELOPING FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS
Secondary students go outdoors to learn about local habitats, conduct field research, gain leadership skills, and form foundations for careers in science and environmental conservation.
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.
TRAILS & MAPS
Riverwood is one of the most ecologically diverse communities in the Credit Valley watershed, and home to a variety of wildlife and plant life. Explore woodlands, meadows, ravines, wetlands, and creeks with our network of trails.
Find your way around Riverwood
42
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
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