SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, JUNE 6TH
Rouge Park Guided Walk
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. @ Rouge Park
Experience a wilderness close to home on a 2 hour Rouge Park Guided Walk. Learn more about nature and wildlife in the Rouge Valley with our friendly and fun team of leaders. We’ll have something for everyone! What critters will we encounter on the trail? What surprises are in store for us? What’s today’s walk all about?
Find out all the details and RSVP at www.rougepark.com/hike Questions: contact hike@rougepark.com or (905) 713 3184.
"Reesor Family in Scarborough” Church Luncheon and Historic Bus Tour
12 p.m. at Rouge Valley Mennonite Church
Take a step back in time – hear the stories behind the places you drive by every day, and discover hidden nooks teeming with history. The members of the Rouge Valley Mennonite Church invite you to attend a soup luncheon with storyteller George Reesor, followed by a historical driving tour hosted by Markham Historian, Lorne Smith, and George Duncan, Senior Heritage Planner from the Town of Markham
The Rouge Valley Mennonite Church is located at 7452 Reesor Road in Markham. Space is limited – please RSVP by calling Susan Prestwich at 905-294-6242.
Local Food Cook-Off at the Downtown Stouffville Farmers' Market
2 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Downtown Stouffville
The Downtown Stouffville Farmers' Market is a locally grown, producer-focused Market. Join us between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. for a local food cook-off in celebration of Rouge Days! Taste the dishes prepared by your favourite local chefs and vote for the winner.
The Downtown Stouffville Farmers' Market is located at Park Drive & Main Street in Stouffville. For more information, please visit www.townofws.ca
Rouge Days Evening: Food and Friends
5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Markham Museum
Come celebrate the 4th Annual Rouge Days with live music, great local food and a glass of local wine!
Explore the south gallery with its new KEVA Planks exhibit. Meet the Blacksmith busy at work and tour the on-site gardens. Network with the diverse group of people working on environmental efforts within the Rouge River watershed.
This event is made possible through the generous support of AECOM.
Tours at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Welcoming remarks at 7 p.m.
The Markham Museum is located at 9350 Markham Road in Markham. The event is open to the general public, aged 19 and over. Admission is free but pre-registration is required. To register call the Markham contact centre at 905-477-5530.
Rouge Park Night Prowl for Adults
8 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Rouge Park
Experience a wilderness close to home on a 2 hour Rouge Park Guided Walk. Learn more about nature and wildlife in the Rouge Valley with our friendly and fun team of leaders. We’ll have something for everyone! What critters will we encounter on the trail? What surprises are in store for us? What’s today’s walk all about?
Find out all the details and RSVP at www.rougepark.com/hike . Questions: contact hike@rougepark.com or (905) 713 3184.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7TH
Naturalist for a Day
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Willowgrove Outdoor Education Centre
Join us to become a naturalist for the day! Your family will travel through the various habitats on our 100 acre property to explore the plants and animals that live here. Wade in the stream to identify invertebrates and creatures, dip a net in the pond to classify living things, use our tree guides to survey our woodlot. The day will be hands on, educational and FUN!
Please bring your lunch to eat around the campfire - we will provide the s'mores! Please pre-register your family so we can provide the appropriate resources required to make an awesome day! To register, contact Laura at laura@willowgrove.ca or 905-640-2127.
Willowgrove is located at 11737 McCowan Road in Stouffville, Ontario (just north of the town of Markham, 4 km North of Major MacKenzie Drive).
Reptiles of the Rouge Walk with the Toronto Zoo
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Beare Road Wetlands
Join staff from the Toronto Zoo's Adopt-A-Pond Programme for a leisurely hike through the Beare Road Wetlands to learn about the reptiles that call the Rouge Valley home.
Learn how to identify local species and their habitat. Find out how to help a turtle on the road as well as what to do if you find an injured one. If you have always been curious about the reptiles in the area this is a great opportunity to have your questions answered by local experts! Binoculars are encouraged for turtle spotting!
Meet at the "no vehicles" road sign beside the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre at 1749 Meadowvale Road, across from the Toronto Zoo. TTC: Bus 85 or 86 via Toronto Zoo. Registration is FREE but required as space is limited: to register please contact Crystal Robertson at 416-392-5999 or crobertson@torontozoo.ca .
Bruce's Mill Hike 7 p.m. at Bruce's Mill Conservation Area
Join local naturalist Fred Robins for a tour around historic Bruce's Mill Conservation Area. Please dress for the weather- we walk rain or shine!
Bruce's Mill is located at 3291 Stouffville Road in Stouffville. Look for the orange balloons in the parking lot for the group leader. For more information please visit www.townofws.ca
Registration is FREE but required as space is limited: to register please contact Anna Rose at 905-640-0749 or anna.rose@townofws.ca
Rouge Park Night Prowl for Families
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Rouge Park
Experience a wilderness close to home on a 2 hour Rouge Park Guided Walk. Learn more about nature and wildlife in the Rouge Valley with our friendly and fun team of leaders. We'll have something for everyone! What critters will we encounter on the trail? What surprises are in store for us? What's today's walk all about?
Find out all the details and RSVP at www.rougepark.com/hike. Questions: contact hike@rougepark.com or (905) 713 3184.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH
Mouth of the Rouge Habitat Creation and Investigation
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Western Gateway, Pickering
Enjoy the scenic views of the Rouge River and Lake Ontario while participating in family friendly activities stationed along the waterfront trail. Join the City of Pickering, Toronto and Region Conservation and Pickering Rouge Canoe Club to build bird boxes, plant a wildflower garden and canoe demonstrations.
The activities start at the Western Gateway located in south Pickering, along Bella Vista Drive. Follow Rosebank Road south over the train tracks; turn right onto Bella Vista Drive. For more information please contact Jesse St. Amant at 905-420-4660 ext. 2043 or email jstamant@pickering.ca
Rouge Valley Eco Exploration
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Rouge Valley Conservation Centre
Explore the Rouge Valley and learn about the local ecosystem and its flora and fauna from wildlife experts including Citizen Scientists, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Royal Ontario Museum and others. Take part in our Guided Interpretive Hikes, Henry's Nature Photography Hikes, Kids Eco Station Challenge and enter your best photo into our Photo Contest sponsored by Henry's. While you're here, grab a bite to eat and stay a while to enjoy some great music performed live by Social Potion.
Registration is required for our photo hikes and nature hikes. Please email events@rvcc.ca to register.
The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre is located at 1749 Meadowvale Road at Zoo Road. TTC: Bus 85 or 86 via Toronto Zoo. To find out more information visit www.rvcc.ca
Admission is free but a $5 donation is suggested per person
Markham Civic Centre Wildflower Community Planting
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Markham Civic Centre
Take part in a planting of wildflowers such as butterfly milkweed, purple coneflower and pearly everlasting to help beautify and help create a beautiful pollinator and butterfly garden! Experts from the North American Native Plant Society will be there to help answer you native gardening questions. Other participants include staff from City of Markham Operations (Parks), Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Evergreen and Rouge Park.
The Markham Civic Centre is located at 101 Town Centre Blvd, North of Hwy. #7 and West of Warden Avenue. The planting will take place on the south side of the pond, south of the building.
Rouge Park Guided Walk
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, and 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. at Rouge Park
Experience a wilderness close to home on a 2 hour Rouge Park Guided Walk. Learn more about nature and wildlife in the Rouge Valley with our friendly and fun team of leaders. We’ll have something for everyone! What critters will we encounter on the trail? What surprises are in store for us? What’s today’s walk all about?
Find out all the details and RSVP at www.rougepark.com/hike . Questions: contact hike@rougepark.com or (905) 713 3184.
Building a habitat legacy in Bob Hunter Memorial Park
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Bob Hunter Park
Come "behind the scenes" at Bob Hunter Memorial Park to learn about this ecological site and how habitats similar to those that existed hundreds of years ago are being restored. Toronto and Region Conservation restoration experts will be on hand to share what has been done, how it was done and why.
Please meet at the parking lot in Bob Hunter Park off 14th Ave. west of Reesor Road.This is a free event, however, registration is required. Please register at www.trcastewardshipevents.ca or call Bob Clay at 416-661-6600 ext. 5783.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH
Rouge Park Guided Walk
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m, and 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Rouge Park
Experience a wilderness close to home on a 2 hour Rouge Park Guided Walk. Learn more about nature and wildlife in the Rouge Valley with our friendly and fun team of leaders. We’ll have something for everyone! What critters will we encounter on the trail? What surprises are in store for us? What’s today’s walk all about?
Find out all the details and RSVP at www.rougepark.com/hike Questions: contact hike@rougepark.com or (905) 713 3184.
Rouge Valley Eco Exploration
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Rouge Valley Conservation Centre
Explore the Rouge Valley and learn about the local ecosystem and its flora and fauna from wildlife experts including Citizen Scientists, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Royal Ontario Museum and others. Take part in our Guided Interpretive Hikes, Henry's Nature Photography Hikes, Kids Eco Station Challenge and enter your best photo into our Photo Contest sponsored by Henry's. While you're here, grab a bite to eat and stay a while to enjoy some great music performed live by Social Potion.
Registration is required for our photo hikes and nature hikes. Please email events@rvcc.ca to register.
The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre is located at 1749 Meadowvale Road at Zoo Road. TTC: Bus 85 or 86 via Toronto Zoo. To find out more information please visit www.rvcc.ca
Admission is free but a $5 donation is suggested per person
