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
21 Jan 2025 @ 05:30
Tea Garden Workshop
Join us in cozy Chappell House for a winter tea workshop! Let’s explore what tea means to us and our health, and how you can grow these plants at home. ...
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22 Jan 2025 @ 08:30
Birding with the Expert
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 like-minded individuals. Important Information ...
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28 Jan 2025 @ 11:00
Webinar: Eastern Chipmunks
Join us for an engaging look into the lives of one of the forest’s most adorable – and feisty – creatures, the chipmunk! We’ll explore their unique habits, habitats, 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
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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