Focusing on environmental education, awarenss and conservation actions. The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre is located in Toronto, Ontario in Rouge Park, the largest urban park in North America encompassing Toronto, Markham and Whitchurch-Stouffville. The Centre opened it's doors in 1995 and is operated with the assistance of a dedicated group of volunteers. The Centre conducts environmental restoration, monitoring and research and offers interpretive walks and educational programs for the general public, school and community groups. It is the home to local non-profit, volunteer group Citizen Scientists. The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre is an organization dedicated to raising awareness about conservation in general and the Rouge Valley in particular. The Rouge Valley Conservation Centre offers:
- Curriculum-based environmental education programs for school and community groups (JK to University, Scouts, Guides, etc.)
- P.A. Day, March Break and Summer Day Camp for children ages 5-12
- Year-round weekend children's outdoor nature program "Wildlife Explorers"
- Environmental/nature events for the general public
- A classroom for nature and arts workshops, meetings and socials.
- A beautiful native garden, open to all, with pond, log circle, medicine wheel, flower, herb and butterfly gardens, and a number of Rouge Valley trailheads.
- Interpretative nature hikes and walks through the Rouge Valley for the general public. Group or private hikes may also be accommodated. To book the centre and it's grounds for your group or event, please contact us by phone or email.
