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  • About
    • Get to Know The Riverwood Conservancy
    • History of Riverwood
    • Natural Areas Conservation
    • Annual Reports & Financial Statements
    • Patrons & Directors
    • Careers
    • Blog
    • Contact
  • Camps
    • About Camp Riverwood
    • March Break Day Camp
    • P.A. Day Camp
    • Summer Camp
  • Groups
    • About Group Outings
    • Group Volunteering
    • Group Tours and Programs
    • Special Event Photography
  • Education
    • Field Trips for Elementary Students
    • Therapeutic Horticulture Programs
    • Resources for Teachers & Parents
  • What’s On
    • Events
    • Explore the Night Sky: A Four-Night Astronomy Course
    • The Great Riverwood Hike
    • Junior Naturalists Club
    • Mini Naturalists Club
  • Our Park
    • Trail Map & Park Rules
    • Gardens
    • Birding
    • Sensory Path
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  • November 17, 2020
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The physiological benefits of hiking

Research has shown that exercise in green spaces was more beneficial in improving both mental and cardiovascular health compared to regular exercise in a non-natural setting.

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  • October 19, 2020
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Houseplant care tips for beginners

We connected with Martha Kantorczyk from the Mississauga Master Gardeners to learn what should be considered before you buy, and how understanding your plant can make caring for it easier.

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  • September 1, 2020
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The environmental benefits of staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic

With so many Canadians swapping their office desk for their living room, we’re seeing just how much the typical routines of work and commuting have impacted the environment.

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  • August 25, 2020
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Practicing mindfulness in nature on your next visit to Riverwood

Spending time in nature is proven to reduce stress levels, and some simple mindfulness techniques can enhance your next visit to Riverwood and amplify the benefits of being outdoors.

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  • July 27, 2020
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Connecting with nature and contributing to citizen science with a biodiversity hula hoop

Nature is all around you, but you might not see just now much life exists in your own backyard or local park. When you take a closer look, you can see the true range of biodiversity that’s hiding within.

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  • July 13, 2020
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How to turn your kitchen scraps into soil through vermicomposting

Using a compost bin is one of the easiest and most cost-efficient ways to reduce your footprint on the environment. We show you how to make a simple composter for your home.

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  • July 6, 2020
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Making a moth light trap to identify insects

A backyard moth light trap is an easy and fun way to attract a vast diversity of moths to photograph and identify.

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  • July 1, 2020
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You know maple trees for syrup, but what about samaras?

We explore some fun things you can do with samaras, the winged seeds of maple trees.

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  • June 22, 2020
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Turtle tales: Shelley and Lady taken an enforced vacation from Riverwood

When the news hit back in March that The Riverwood Conservancy would have to close its buildings due to COVID-19, one of the first questions that came up in a staff meeting was, “what happens to the turtles?”

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  • June 9, 2020
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LEADS receives support from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

The Riverwood Conservancy’s field science program for secondary students will receive $90,000 over the course of three years.

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