Rouge Valley Conservation Centre
Earth Hour 2012
March 31, 2012, 8:30pm - 9:30pm
The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre will be observing Earth Hour by turning off the lights and other electrical devices. Learn more about Earth Hour by clicking here.
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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. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $25 or more.
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 or click here to fill in our online form.
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To download a list of 2nd Sunday and last Sunday afternoon hikes for 2012, click on the link below:
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March 2012 Hikes and Events
Date: March 11, 2012
Time: 1:30pm
Topic: Formation of the Rouge
Hike Leader: 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. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $25 or more. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
Date: March 11, 2012
Time: 8:00am
Trail: Cedar Trail
Hike Leader: Diane
RSVP is required 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. Please RSVP at least 24hrs prior to the date of the hike.
This early morning eye opener will be a fast paced 1 hour (2 hours if the group is up to it!) hike through one of the more diverse trails in the Rouge. This hike will get your heart rate up and burn some of those unwanted calories. Be sure to bring plenty of water and nuts, fruit and/or power bars to help fuel your outing.
Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 7:45-8:00am. The walk will begin at 8:00am and last approximately 1-2 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. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $25 or more. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Morning Wake Up Walk
Date: March 18, 2012
Time: 8:00am
Trail: Cedar Trail
Hike Leader: Diane
RSVP is required 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. Please RSVP at least 24hrs prior to the date of the hike.
This early morning eye opener will be a fast paced 1 hour (2 hours if the group is up to it!) hike through one of the more diverse trails in the Rouge. This hike will get your heart rate up and burn some of those unwanted calories. Be sure to bring plenty of water and nuts, fruit and/or power bars to help fuel your outing.
Please meet at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. Click here for a map to the site. Please arrive between 7:45-8:00am. The walk will begin at 8:00am and last approximately 1-2 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. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $25 or more. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Morning Wake Up Walk
Date: March 25, 2012
Time: 1:30pm
Topic: Spring around the corner
Hike Leader: 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. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $25 or more. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Woodlands Park Guided Nature Walk
Date: March 18, 2012
Time: 1:30pm
Topic: TBD
Hike Leader: 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. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $25 or more. For more information or to RSVP, please click here.
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Guided Nature Walk
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