Winter Waterfowl at Lakefront Promenade Park

Winter is a great season to visit the open waters of Lake Ontario to view and appreciate the migratory waterfowl displaying extravagant plumage! Many of the birds seen during this program are species you can’t find in the forests of Riverwood. All levels and ages of birders are invited for this program.

Important Information

Binoculars will be available to borrow for the duration of the program.

Dress for the weather. This is a rain, snow, or shine event unless severe weather is in the forecast. The lakefront often has colder, windier conditions than what is forecasted. Consider bringing good winter boots, crampons/boot spikes, or a walking stick.

No dogs permitted, service dogs welcome.

Difficulty Rating

Easy. This program will involve a slow-paced walk on the flat trails at Lakefront Promenade Park. Depending on conditions, the trails may become icy or snow-covered.

Cancellations and Refunds

Due to processing fees no refunds will be given for this program and no refunds will be given for no-shows. If the program is cancelled due to weather, illness, or minimum participants not registered, we will attempt to reschedule, or a full refund will be issued based on the circumstances of the cancellation.

About the Presenter

Stephanie Keeler is a passionate environmental educator with a degree in biology and geography from the University of Guelph. She spent several years immersing herself in the diverse flora and fauna of Algonquin Park’s forests and lakes as a Park Naturalist. Stephanie enjoys birding, camping, and native wildflower gardening. In her current role as the Community Program Coordinator at The Riverwood Conservancy, she strives to bridge city communities with the beauty and benefits of urban nature.