Free guided walks - August
Rouge National Urban Park
Access to Twyn Rivers Day Use Area from Sheppard Avenue East in Toronto is closed. Visitors can still enter the area from the other side of Twyn Rivers Drive, off Altona Road in Pickering.
Guided walks may be cancelled without notice in inclement weather.
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Saturday, August 1 Time: 10 am |
Where are the birds? Birds can seem hard to find in the summer, but they are all around us! Join Gary to uncover what birds are really doing during the hottest time of the year. Binoculars and a bird ID app are recommended for this walk. Leaders: Gary, Geri, Glenn |
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Saturday, August 1 Time: 1 pm |
What do the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Rouge have in common? Here’s a hint: they overlap! On this walk with Susan, you'll be walking on the Moraine while still being in the Rouge. This ancient land formation is a key element in preserving our natural heritage and supplying the water we drink. Leaders: Susan, Michael T., Aleema |
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Sunday, August 2 Time: 10 am |
Welcome to the Rouge Join walk leader Moaz to learn about Canada's first and only national urban park while exploring its forests, meadows, rivers and wetlands. Leaders: Moaz, Jamie |
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Sunday, August 2 Time: 5 pm |
Bats – Facts and fiction! Join walk leader Marilyn to learn – and unlearn – about these mysterious creatures of the night! Leaders: Marilyn, Ompreet |
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Friday, August 7 Time: 9 am |
Connection Hike through Rouge Valley’s Carolinian landscape along a 200-year-old former logging route, discovering traces of its past. Together, we’ll reflect on our connections to the land’s history, nature and each other. Leaders: Colin Mac., Sue |
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Saturday, August 8 Time: 10:30 am |
Discovering the Carolinian life zone Join Brian on a walk to discover and identify the diverse tree species that make up the Carolinian forest ecosystem, now only found in the Rouge and several other regions in Southwestern Ontario. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and curious explorers! Leaders: Brian, Tiffany |
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Saturday, August 8 Time: 2 pm |
Bug walk: Insects of the Rouge Get up close with the tiny creatures of the park! Search for beetles, butterflies, bees and more while discovering how these small but mighty insects keep ecosystems thriving. Leaders: Carrie, Judy |
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Sunday, August 9 Time: 10 am |
What’s in the pond? Enjoy a leisurely walk through Rouge National Urban Park while diving into the hidden lives of turtles. Bring your binoculars and keep your eyes on the water – you never know what you might spot along the way! Leaders: Sue, Courtney |
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Saturday, August 15 Time: 9 am |
People of the Rouge – A longer walk to Altona Rouge National Urban Park is home to the bygone community of Altona. This walk begins with a brisk 3-km stretch, where the trail offers glimpses of historical buildings and stories of the area’s past, along with familiar names on plaques and headstones. The full 6-km route concludes with a return trek to Glasgow Day Use Area. Leaders: Marie, Meerab |
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Sunday, August 16 Time: 10 am |
Trees of the Rouge Join Moaz on the historic Mast Trail to learn about trees found in the Rouge that have helped shape Canada’s history, culture and economic development. Leaders: Moaz, Christopher |
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Sunday, August 16 Time: 5 pm |
Green acres Join Doug to marvel at the rural scenery. Discuss the history of farming in the Rouge, its importance, and the future of local food. Leaders: Doug, Patrick |
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Saturday, August 22 Time: 9:30 am |
When the trail curves: Mindful walking within a labyrinth A labyrinth is not a maze: you cannot lose your way in a labyrinth - only find it. As you follow its gently winding path, you are drawn into the present moment. Join Katharina, a certified labyrinth facilitator, on this uniquely calming, reflective exercise, followed by a mindful trail walk surrounded by the natural beauty of the Rouge. Please note that there is no washroom on site. Leaders: Katharina, Anne |
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Saturday, August 22 Time: 1 pm |
High-tech hikes Join walk leader Erik for a fun hike and discuss the pros and cons of integrating technology with spending time in nature. Leaders: Erik, Carrie |
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Sunday, August 23 Time: 10:30 am |
Need for green Explore protected park lands of the Rouge with walk leader Doug and discuss ways to restore, protect and preserve natural areas. Leaders: Doug, Julie |
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Sunday, August 23 Time: 2 pm |
Forests in the Rouge The Rouge sits at the crossroads of two distinct forest regions – the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence and the Carolinian. Walk with Shawn to discover towering pines, sturdy hardwoods and southern species thriving at the edge of their range. Leaders: Shawn, Colin Mck. |
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Saturday, August 29 Time: 5 pm |
Spiders 101 Often a source of fear, spiders are actually one of nature's best janitors. Take a walk with Richard and get to know how these tiny predators help control pests and tidy up nature’s messes in the Rouge and even in your own backyard. Keep an eye out for webs and their clever creators! Leaders: Richard, Maria |
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Sunday, August 30 Time: 10 am |
Forest walk Join walk leader Judy on the trail and discover nature at your doorstep in Rouge National Urban Park! Leaders: Judy, Louise |
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