TRC Staff – The Riverwood Conservancy

Nature and family

Our conservation programs continue to show signs of success – like a wood duck family – but we need your help to keep our work going strong.

Overwintering the Lovelies: Dahlias, Gladiolus, Begonias, Canna and Calla Lilies, and Geraniums

Our friends at the Mississauga Master Gardeners have tips on preserving summer blooms through the colder months.

An OTF Grant of $11,800 helps Mississauga residents get closer to nature at The Riverwood Conservancy

Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, MPP for Mississauga Centre, visited Riverwood to see how an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant helped us purchase binoculars, spotting scopes, and other equipment.

Meet a TRC volunteer: Heather

We asked long-serving volunteer and current Board Chair, Heather Shaw, to reflect on her time with and service to The Riverwood Conservancy.

What would happen if you couldn’t enjoy Riverwood in person?

We’ve expanded delivery of our horticultural therapy programs to include locations beyond Riverwood’s borders – but we need your help to keep those programs going.

Meet a TRC volunteer: Balmiki

We asked one of our dedicated volunteers, Balmiki Kumar, to share his thoughts on his service to The Riverwood Conservancy.

Growing plants from seeds

Our friends at the Mississauga Master Gardeners share tips for the spring planting season.

You belong in nature: the health and wellbeing benefits of spending time outdoors

Physical activity and contact with nature can make a positive impact your health and quality of life.

Bidding a fond farewell to Catherine Wassmansdorf

We’re so grateful for the decade of incredible service Catherine has provided to The Riverwood Conservancy.

This roasted tomato soup will keep you warm all winter

Our latest intern, David, puts his previous culinary training to work and creates a recipe for a tasty tomato soup!

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