News – The Riverwood Conservancy

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.

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?”

How to make an ecosystem in a jar

Our Education Naturally Teacher, Stephanie Keeler, shows you how to make an ecosystem in a jar using materials you can find in your own backyard!

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.

Meet a classroom animal: the fire-bellied toad

Inside our classrooms, animals like our fire-bellied toads give students a chance to gaze at wildlife without worrying about them quickly disappearing into the forest!

Ontario Trillium Foundation grant strengthens conservation projects at Riverwood

Thanks to a generous grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, The Riverwood Conservancy will be able to make enhancements to our environmental conservation and restoration projects within Riverwood.

Turtle tales: How we adopted our original ambassador animals, Shelley and Lady

A look back at how our first teaching turtles made the move from a public school classroom to our field station.

Here’s how using a sit spot can keep you connected to nature while you stay home

While you stay safe at home, you can look a little closer at nearby nature and make daily observations of our environment using a sit spot.

Carolyn Sherk appointed Chair of the Board of Directors

The membership of The Riverwood Conservancy has appointed Carolyn Sherk as Chair of the Board of Directors.

The great North American bird migration passes through Mississauga

The North American bird migration is in full swing in May, and if you pay close attention, you may notice some interesting new birds showing up in your backyard or local green space.

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