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Rouge National Urban Park
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Go with the flow: Water cycles in the Rouge
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Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMLocation(s): Rouge National Urban ParkJoin Geri to explore the journey of water through Rouge National Urban Park. From rainfall to rivers, discover how water moves through the landscape, sustains life and shapes the park’s unique environment.
Leaders: Geri, Gary, Colin Mck.
Location: Reesor Way
Transit accessible: No
Meeting point: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham – oTENTik (A-frame cabin)
Distance: 3 km – 5 km
Difficulty: Moderate, possible hills and/or stairs
Pace: Moderate
Age range: Adults
Service dogs only -
Spiders 101
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Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 AMLocation(s): Rouge National Urban ParkOften 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, Aman, Peter V.
Location: Tallgrass Trek
Transit accessible: No
Meeting point: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham – oTENTik (A-frame cabin)
Distance: 3 km – 5 km
Difficulty: Easy, flat/paved or gently uneven
Pace: Easy
Age range: Families
Dog friendly -
Spirituality of the forest
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Time: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AMLocation(s): Rouge National Urban ParkJoin Susan to reflect on the spirituality of the forest using your own observations and teachings from many different traditions.
Leaders: Susan, Louise
Location: Orchard Trail
Transit accessible: No
Meeting point: 55 Twyn Rivers Drive, Scarborough – parking lot
Distance: 3 km – 5 km
Difficulty: Moderate, possible hills and/or stairs
Pace: Moderate
Age range: Families
Service dogs only -
Where are the birds?
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Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PMLocation(s): Rouge National Urban ParkBirds 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
Location: Monarch Trail
Transit accessible: No
Meeting point: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham – oTENTik (A-frame cabin)
Distance: 5 km – 8 km
Difficulty: Moderate, possible hills and/or stairs
Pace: Easy
Age range: Adults
Service dogs only -
What do the Oak Ridges Moraine and the Rouge have in common?
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Time: 01:00 PM - 03:00 PMLocation(s): Rouge National Urban ParkWhat 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
Location: Northeast Trail
Transit accessible: No
Meeting point: 1867 Concession Road 2, Whitchurch-Stouffville – parking lot
Distance: 5 km – 8 km
Difficulty: Moderate, possible hills and/or stairs
Pace: Moderate
Age range: Families
Service dogs only -
Welcome to the Rouge
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Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMLocation(s): Rouge National Urban ParkJoin 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
Location: Vista Trail
Transit accessible: No
Meeting point: 55 Twyn Rivers Drive, Scarborough – parking lot
Distance: 3 km – 5 km
Difficulty: Moderate, possible hills and/or stairs
Pace: Moderate
Age range: Adults
Service dogs only -
Bats – Facts and fiction!
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Time: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PMLocation(s): Rouge National Urban ParkJoin walk leader Marilyn to learn – and unlearn – about these mysterious creatures of the night!
Leaders: Marilyn, Ompreet
Location: Harvest Trail
Transit accessible: No
Meeting point: 7445 Elgin Mills Road East, Markham – parking lot
Additional parking: 7535 Elgin Mills Road East, Markham; 10725 Reesor Road, Markham
Distance: 5 km – 8 km
Difficulty: Easy, flat/paved or gently uneven
Pace: Moderate
Age range: Families
Dog friendly -
Connection
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Time: 09:00 AM - 11:30 AMLocation(s): Rouge National Urban ParkHike 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
Location: Mast Trail
Transit accessible: No
Meeting point: 55 Twyn Rivers Drive, Scarborough – parking lot
Distance: 3 km – 5 km
Difficulty: Moderate to difficult, depending on experience, with some steep hills and stairs
Pace: Easy
Age range: Adults
Dog friendly -
Discovering the Carolinian life zone
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Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PMLocation(s): Rouge National Urban ParkJoin 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
Location: Reesor Way
Transit accessible: No
Meeting point: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham – oTENTik (A-frame cabin)
Distance: 3 km – 5 km
Difficulty: Moderate, possible hills and/or stairs
Pace: Moderate
Age range: Families
Service dogs only -
Bug walk: Insects of the Rouge
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Time: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMLocation(s): Rouge National Urban ParkGet 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
Location: Tallgrass Trek
Transit accessible: No
Meeting point: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham – oTENTik (A-frame cabin)
Distance: 3 km – 5 km
Difficulty: Easy, flat/paved or gently uneven
Pace: Easy
Age range: Adults
Dog friendly