Free guided walks - December schedule

Saturday, December 2

The Missing Millionaire

Join Susan to learn about the mysterious disappearance of Ambrose Small, the Rouge Valley Inn owner and operator, who went missing without a trace over 100 years ago…

• Leaders: Susan, Michael S., Michael T.
• Time: 10 am
• Location: Mast Trail
• Transit Accessible: No
• Meeting point: 55 Twyn Rivers Drive, Scarborough – parking lot
• Distance: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Moderate to difficult, depending on experience, with some steep hills and stairs
• Pace: Easy
• Duration: 2 hours
• Age Range: Adults
• Dog Friendly

Sunday, December 3

Secret Lives

Join Doug to explore different bird and wildlife habitat and learn how they live and survive through all the seasons of the year.

• Leaders: Doug, Sarah
• Time: 10 am
• Location: Monarch Trail
• Transit Accessible: No
• Meeting point: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham - oTENTiks (A-frame cabin)
• Distance: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Moderate, possible hills and/or stairs
• Pace: Easy
• Duration: 2 hours
• Age Range: Families
• Dog Friendly

Saturday, December 9

Solstice Reflections

Plants and animals adapt to short days and long nights this time of year. Learn about the challenges of adapting to darkness and celebrations of winter solstice as we look for the light on our path.

• Leaders: Katharina, Emmylou
• Time: 10 am
• Location: Harvest Trail
• Transit Accessible: No
• Meeting point: 7445 Elgin Mills Rd E, Markham – parking lot
• Distance: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Easy, flat/paved or gently uneven
• Pace: Moderate
• Duration: 2 hours
• Age Range: Families
• Dog Friendly

Sunday, December 10

Changes in the Forest during Early Winter

How does winter weather change the woods? Find out with walk leader Jane as you look for changes in plants as well as animals’ footprints, scat and winter homes.

• Leaders: Jane, Glen
• Time: 10 am
• Location: Tanglewood Trail
• Transit Accessible: No
• Meeting point: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham - oTENTiks (A-frame cabin)
• Distance: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Moderate, possible hills and/or stairs
• Pace: Moderate
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Age Range: Families
• Dog Friendly

Saturday, December 16

Transition Zones

Walk through different habitat zones in Bob Hunter Memorial Park to see how species adapt along the edges.

• Leaders: Peter V., Stephen
• Time: 10 am
• Location: Tallgrass Trek
• Transit Accessible: No
• Meeting point: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham - oTENTiks (A-frame cabin)
• Distance: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Easy, flat/paved or gently uneven
• Pace: Moderate
• Duration: 2 hours
• Age Range: Adults
• Service dogs only

Sunday, December 17

Xplorers: Making and Using Journals

A great way to build observation skills and inspire curiosity...explore a trail and start your own journal!

• Leaders: Marilyn, Judy
• Time: 10 am
• Location: Northeast Trail
• Transit Accessible: No
• Meeting point: 7445 Elgin Mills Rd E, Markham – parking lot
• Distance: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Easy, flat/paved or gently uneven
• Pace: Easy
• Duration: 2 hours
• Age Range: Families
• Service dogs only