to preserve Riverwood! Make an Earth Day gift Just $10 can help plant a tree!

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

18 Apr 2025 @ 09:00

Spring Birding at Rattray Marsh

As the signs of spring begin to bloom, so do the songs of our feathered friends. Join us for a morning of birding and learn how to identify a variety ...
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22 Apr 2025 @ 05:00

Earth Day: Conservation Walk and Talk (TRC Members Only)

Happy Earth Day! We’d like to show our thanks to our valued members for their support of Riverwood’s conservation and restoration efforts. At Riverwood, every day is Earth Day because ...
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23 Apr 2025 @ 08:30

Birding with the Expert at J.C. Saddington Park

Join renowned birder, Luc Fazio, for some bird watching along Lake Ontario. Meet some local birders in the area and get outdoors with a group of like-minded individuals. Important Information ...
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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.

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850

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

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