Rouge Valley Conservation Centre

Rouge Valley Conservation Centre Rouge Valley Conservation Centre 1749 Meadowvale Road Toronto, ON M1B 5W8 416-282-8265 [email protected] www.rvcc.ca.

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 rest

oration, 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.

08/19/2026
08/08/2026
See what this coming weeks nature campers are going to learn about.
07/11/2026

See what this coming weeks nature campers are going to learn about.

It really doesn’t matter how much adult turtle habitat there is, if there is still high road mortality and no juvenile r...
07/10/2026

It really doesn’t matter how much adult turtle habitat there is, if there is still high road mortality and no juvenile recruitment. Species require complete lifecycle management if they are to thrive.

Summer Nature Day Camp is about to begin this week, with thousands of species for campers to discover. Our first week wi...
07/04/2026

Summer Nature Day Camp is about to begin this week, with thousands of species for campers to discover. Our first week will focus on some of our most locally impacted species, our herptiles.

07/01/2026

We’re adjusting our strawberry field hours this week to keep things comfortable in the heat. Here’s when we’ll be open:

🍁 Tues July 1 (Canada Day): 8:30am–6pm (last entry 5pm)
🍓 Thurs July 2: 8:30am–12:30pm (last entry 11:30am)
🍓 Fri July 3: 8:30am–1pm (last entry 12pm) & 5:30–9pm (last entry 8pm)
🍓 Sat July 4: 7am–6pm (last entry 5pm) — drop-ins only

We’re nearing the end of our strawberry season, so now is the time to get out to the fields and load up on sweet berries before they’re gone!

Book your reservation at the link in bio — drop-ins are also welcome during all open hours. 🧡

07/01/2026

The planetary boundaries framework highlights the rising security risks from human pressure on nine critical global processes that regulate the stability and resilience of the Earth. https://www.stockholmresilience.org/research/planetary-boundaries.html

There are also local boundaries being crossed, including hydrology, impervious cover, forest patch size and connectivity. Think global but also act local.

Address

1749 Meadowvale Road
Toronto, ON
M1B5W8

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+14162828265

Website

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