Rouge Valley Conservation Centre
Hillside Outdoor Education School Guided Walk
January 31, 2010, 1:30pm
Nature walk with Robert Marshall. Please meet at Hillside Outdoor Education School at 2259 Meadowvale Road, just north of Old Finch Avenue East. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
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Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
February 14, 2010, 1:30pm
Winter walk with John Foster. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Calendar of Events
January 2010:
February 2010:
The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre offers guided interpretive hikes and walks through the Rouge Valley and special events throughout the year. Dates and times are listed below.
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Milne Dam Conservation Park Trail Guided Walk
February 28, 2010, 1:30pm
Nature walk with Robert Marshall. Please meet at the entrance of Milne Park located at 8251 McCowan Road, just south of Hwy 7. Click here for a map to the park. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Earth Hour 2010
March 27, 2010, 8:30pm - 9:30pm
The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre will be observing Earth Hour 2010 by turning off the lights and other electrical devices. Learn more about Earth Hour by clicking here.
March 2010:
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
March 14, 2010, 1:30pm
Early spring walk with John Foster. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
March 28, 2010, 1:30pm
Nature walk with Robert Marshall. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Rouge Beach Marsh Guided Walk
April 25, 2010, 1:30pm
Nature walk with Robert Marshall. Please meet at the east end of the parking lot at Rouge Beach Marsh located at 195 Rouge Hills Drive at Lawrence Avenue East. Click here for a map to the park and some information on the trail. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
April 2010:
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
April 11, 2010, 1:30pm
Spring flower walk with Orval White. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Glen Eagles Vista Guided Walk
May 30, 2010, 1:30pm
Nature walk with Robert Marshall. Please meet in the parking lot of Glen Eagles Vista at 7 Twyn Rivers Drive at Sheppard Avenue East. Click here for a map to the park and some information on the trail. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
May 2010:
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
May 9, 2010, 1:30pm
May day walk with Orval White. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
June 2010:
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
June 13, 2010, 1:30pm
Wildlife walk in the Rouge Valley with Steve Haffey. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
June 27, 2010, 1:30pm
Nature walk with Robert Marshall. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Celebration Forest Guided Walk
July 25, 2010, 1:30pm
Nature walk with Robert Marshall. Please meet in the parking lot of Celebration Forest at 55 Twyn Rivers Drive, east of Sheppard Avenue East. Click here for a map to the park and some information on the trail. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
July 2010:
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
July 11, 2010, 1:30pm
Frog watch hike through the Rouge Valley. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Glen Rouge Campground Guided Walk
August 29, 2010, 1:30pm
Nature walk with Robert Marshall. Please meet in the parking lot of Glen Rouge Campground at 7450 Kingston Road, east of Sheppard Avenue East. Click here for a map to the area. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
August 2010:
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
August 8, 2010, 1:30pm
Summer walk with John Foster. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Finch Meander Guided Walk
September 26, 2010, 1:30pm
Nature walk with Robert Marshall. Please meet in the parking lot of the Finch Meander Trail Area located east of Sewells Road and west of Reesor Road on Finch Avenue East, just before the lights at Bailey Bridge. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
September 2010:
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
September 12, 2010, 1:30pm
Early fall walk with John Foster. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
17th Annual Ride (and Hike) for the Rouge
May 15, 2010, 9:00am registration, 10:00am start time
Come and participate in the 17th Annual Ride for the Rouge, a 25/50km bike challenge through the Rouge River watershed along city streets and bike paths. Or, for hiking enthusiasts, take part in our guided interpretive hike through the Rouge Valley.
All money raised through your donations, pledges and sponsorships will ensure the continued operation of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its education and environmental restoration programs as well as guided interpretive hikes and other programs. For more information click here.
Rouge Valley Spring Eco Exploration Event
June 5, 2010, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Join us on Saturday June 5 at 10am at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre for our Rouge Valley Spring Eco Exploration Event. Explore the Rouge Valley and learn about all its inhabitants from wildlife experts. Learn about our native fish, insects, birds, plants and more. Click here for more information and to see a list of our experts from last year’s event.
Woodlands Park Guided Walk
October 31, 2010, 1:30pm
Nature walk with Robert Marshall. Please meet at Woodlands Park located at 19 Reesor Road just south of Steeles Avenue East. Click here for a map to the park and some information on the trail. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
October 2010:
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
October 10, 2010, 1:30pm
Autumn walk featuring fall colours and salmon run with Orval White. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Rouge Valley Fall Eco Exploration Event
TENTATIVE DATE - October 16, 2010, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Join us on Saturday October 16 at 10am at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre for our Rouge Valley Fall Eco Exploration Event. Explore the Rouge Valley and learn about all its inhabitants from wildlife experts. Learn about our native fish, insects, birds, plants and more. Click here for more information and to see a list of our experts from last year’s event.
November 2010:
December 2010:
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
November 14, 2010, 1:30pm
Nature prepares for winter with Stephen Kamnitzer. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Rouge Beach Marsh Guided Walk
November 28, 2010, 1:30pm
Nature walk with Robert Marshall. Please meet at the east end of the parking lot at Rouge Beach Marsh located at 195 Rouge Hills Drive at Lawrence Avenue East. Click here for a map to the park and some information on the trail. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
December 12, 2010, 1:30pm
Winter walk with Stephen Kamnitzer. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 1:00-1:30pm. The walk will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately 2 hours. Walks take place rain or shine, except during thunderstorms. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear. The walks are “pay what you can” with a suggested donation of $2 per person. All money collected goes to the upkeep of the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre and its programs. All donations are greatly appreciated. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Hoot and Howl walk with Rouge Park
February 20, 2010, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join Rouge Park staff for their annual Hoot and Howl hike. Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre at 7pm for a short presentation on Owls and Coyotes followed by a hike in the Rouge Valley. Click here for a map to the Centre. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear.
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre’s Hike for Haiti
February 6, 2010, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Join us on Saturday February 6 at 1:30pm for a special hike through the Rouge Valley with naturalist and photographer Andy McKinnon and Rouge Valley Conservation Centre hike leader Robert Marshall. After the hike, stay for a warm drink and conversation. Donate what you can, no donation is too small. All proceeds collected will go to the Canadian Red Cross Haitian relief. Click here for more details. Click here for a map to the Centre. Please wear season-appropriate clothing and hiking footwear.
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