Free guided walks - November
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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Sunday, November 1 Time: 9 am to 12 pm |
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, Louise |
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Saturday, November 7 Time: 10 am to 11 am |
Keep it beautiful Grab your gloves and a garbage bag and join Taleb for a hike with a purpose. Along the way, we’ll collect light litter, explore the park’s natural beauty and discover why littering and dumping can have more serious environmental consequences than many people realize. Leaders: Taleb, Jamie |
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Sunday, November 8 Time: 1 pm to 3:30 pm |
Beneath the ice and leaves Ever wonder where turtles, frogs and snakes go when winter arrives? This hike will uncover the fascinating survival strategies of cold-blooded animals that call Rouge National Urban Park their home. Leaders: Sue, Aman |
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Saturday, November 14 Time: 1 pm to 3 pm |
Getting ready for winter What do you do when things get tough? Hide? Leave? Shut down? Adapt? Creatures in the wild are no different. On this walk, let's explore how they respond when winter's coming. Leaders: Katharina, Markus |
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Sunday, November 15 Time: 10 am to 12 pm |
Fascinating fungi All mushrooms are fungi, but not all fungi are mushrooms. Yet they all have a major part to play in soil health and contributions to biodiversity. What we see on the surface is only a fraction of the action below. Please note this walk is for learning purposes only, as foraging is not permitted in the park. Please note that there is no washroom on site. Leaders: Richard, Tiffany |
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Saturday, November 21 |
Forest bathing and ancient trails Forest bathing stems from the Japanese practice known as Shinrin-yoku, which encourages complete immersion in nature. Join Aleema as you journey through the ancient landscapes of Rouge National Urban Park, connecting with Mother Nature through all your senses while discovering the fascinating history of this beautiful park. Leaders: Aleema, Carrie |
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Sunday, November 22 Time: 1 pm to 3 pm |
An early winter photography walk Explore the beauty of early winter while learning how plants prepare for the colder months. Meerab will share photography basics and tips for developing a photographer’s eye. Frequent stops will be made to capture photos, exchange ideas and learn from one another’s perspectives. Bring a camera or just your phone. All skill levels are welcome! Leaders: Meerab, Maria |
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Saturday, November 28 |
Walking for health Winter walking is fun! Join walk leader Peter to learn about cold weather, heart health and equipment to make cold hikes enjoyable. Leaders: Peter V., Glenn |
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Sunday, November 29 |
Wild in the city Join Doug and discuss the amazing ways plants and animals can adapt to urban growth and the presence of humans in their environment. Leaders: Doug, Moaz |
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