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 of our dedicated members! Join us for a walk around the park to explore some of our key conservation and restoration areas. Discover our successes, learn about the challenges we’ve faced, and hear stories of projects that took unexpected turns.

Important Information

This program is suitable for all ages.

Dress for the weather. This is a rain or shine event, unless severe weather is in the forecast.

No dogs permitted, service animals welcome.

Difficulty Rating

Easy to moderate. This program will be a slow-paced exploration of Riverwood. Please let us know if you have preferences on trails by emailing Stephanie before the event.

About the Presenters

Derek Stone is a lifelong naturalist and wildlife enthusiast, who pursued his degree in Environmental Studies and Resource Management at Trent University with a focus on ecology and public policy. Since then, Derek has engaged in multiple positions that focus on monitoring and restoring degraded environments, and enthusiastically engaging the public with nature. As The Riverwood Conservancy’s Program Director, Derek focuses on creating strong connections between nature and people, and embracing those connections to support both our environment and our community.

Taya Kehler combined her passions for horticulture and design while completing her degree in Landscape Architecture at Dalhousie University. Her goal is to enhance gardens with eco-friendly practices and year-round interest to encourage pollinators and welcome visitors to Riverwood.