Rouge Valley Conservation Centre
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.
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.
The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre offers guided interpretive hikes and walks through the Rouge Valley and special events throughout the year.
Dates, times and themes for the hikes are listed in detail below. All hikes are lead by Rouge Valley Conservation Centre volunteers and usually run about 2 hours in length. The hikes 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.
The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre also holds special events throughout the year. Events for the month, if any, are listed below. Please consult the special events section of our website for more detailed information.
Have questions or comments? Email info@rvcc.ca
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NEW! High Octane De-stressor Hike
Tuesday June 1, 2010, 6:30pm
From Twyn Rivers parking lot we climb a steep hill and work our way through a forested area to the north end of the cedar trail, which passes by wetlands populated by ducks, geese, occasional sightings of trumpeter swans, frogs, turtles, and other interesting creatures. The scenery changes again into a meadowland where the soothing call of songbirds accompany us on the walk. A descent of wooden stairs puts us into a forested canopy leading to Meadowvale Road, the turnaround point.
Approximate length: 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours
Pace: fast moderate to brisk
Please RSVP to participate. Please send your name and contact info to events@rvcc.ca along with the date that you are interested in and we will send you a confirmation.
Click here for a map to the site. 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.
NEW! High Octane De-stressor Hike
Tuesday June 8, 2010, 6:30pm
From Twyn Rivers parking lot we climb a steep hill and work our way through a forested area to the north end of the cedar trail, which passes by wetlands populated by ducks, geese, occasional sightings of trumpeter swans, frogs, turtles, and other interesting creatures. The scenery changes again into a meadowland where the soothing call of songbirds accompany us on the walk. A descent of wooden stairs puts us into a forested canopy leading to Meadowvale Road, the turnaround point.
Approximate length: 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours
Pace: fast moderate to brisk
Please RSVP to participate. Please send your name and contact info to events@rvcc.ca along with the date that you are interested in and we will send you a confirmation.
Click here for a map to the site. 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.
NEW! High Octane De-stressor Hike
Tuesday June 15, 2010, 6:30pm
Begin to experience the Rouge in a different light. The evening hike begins from the Glen Rouge Camp Ground parking lot at the bottom of the two major rivers of the Rouge Watershed (Main Rouge and Little Rouge River). Begin your walk north, passing some of the same trees and ecosystems that early settlers to Southern Ontario walked in the past. This route has excellent opportunities for unique wildlife encounters at this time of day. As much of the hustle and bustle of the park begins to fade away, and as the sun begins its decent on the horizon, many animals begin to stir and become active again. Wild turkey appear on the trails as well as deer and even the elusive flying squirrels in the trees above. In the distance you will hear the songs of many of our native song birds including wood thrush and ovenbird as they being to roost for the night. And be sure to keep your eyes open on the route as the fire flies are just emerging. It is a truly unique time of day to experience the Rouge Valley.
Approximate length: 2 to 2-1/2 hours
Pace: fast moderate to brisk
Please RSVP to participate. Please send your name and contact info to events@rvcc.ca along with the date that you are interested in and we will send you a confirmation.
Click here for a map to the site. 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.
NEW! High Octane De-stressor Hike
Tuesday June 22, 2010, 6:30pm
From Twyn Rivers parking lot we climb a steep hill and work our way through a forested area to the north end of the cedar trail, which passes by wetlands populated by ducks, geese, occasional sightings of trumpeter swans, frogs, turtles, and other interesting creatures. The scenery changes again into a meadowland where the soothing call of songbirds accompany us on the walk. A descent of wooden stairs puts us into a forested canopy leading to Meadowvale Road, the turnaround point.
Approximate length: 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours
Pace: fast moderate to brisk
Please RSVP to participate. Please send your name and contact info to events@rvcc.ca along with the date that you are interested in and we will send you a confirmation.
Click here for a map to the site. 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.
NEW! High Octane De-stressor Hike
Tuesday June 29, 2010, 6:30pm
Begin to experience the Rouge in a different light. The evening hike begins from the Glen Rouge Camp Ground parking lot at the bottom of the two major rivers of the Rouge Watershed (Main Rouge and Little Rouge River). Begin your walk north, passing some of the same trees and ecosystems that early settlers to Southern Ontario walked in the past. This route has excellent opportunities for unique wildlife encounters at this time of day. As much of the hustle and bustle of the park begins to fade away, and as the sun begins its decent on the horizon, many animals begin to stir and become active again. Wild turkey appear on the trails as well as deer and even the elusive flying squirrels in the trees above. In the distance you will hear the songs of many of our native song birds including wood thrush and ovenbird as they being to roost for the night. And be sure to keep your eyes open on the route as the fire flies are just emerging. It is a truly unique time of day to experience the Rouge Valley.
Approximate length: 2 to 2-1/2 hours
Pace: fast moderate to brisk
Please RSVP to participate. Please send your name and contact info to events@rvcc.ca along with the date that you are interested in and we will send you a confirmation.
Click here for a map to the site. 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.
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