Guided bird-watching hikes are once again offered at Riverwood. Beginning
Tuesday, September 29, two expert birders, Luc Fazio and Dan Salisbury, will
lead walks along Riverwood's trails on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting at
2:30 pm. Bring your own binoculars and meet Luc and Dan at MacEwan Barn. Luc
and Dan will share their bird identification skills, including birding by
ear, with you as you encounter those challenging fall migrants.
There is no charge for these walks and registration is not required. Birders
of all skill levels and families are welcome. All walks begin at 2:30 pm and
last approximately two hours. All walks will be on maintained trails;
however, the terrain is steep and some surfaces will be uneven. Walks may be
cancelled or shortened due to heavy rain.
Riverwood is a Mississauga city park, largely forested but including diverse
habitats, along the Credit River between Burnhamthorpe Road West on the
south and Hwy. 403 on the north. It is contiguous with Erindale Park which
runs along the Credit River between Dundas Street and Burnhamthorpe Road.
The Culham Trail (hike and bike) runs through both parks and there are other
marked trails in Riverwood. A printable map is available at
www.TheRiverwoodConservancy.org. Reports of your Riverwood observations are
appreciated at [email protected].
Directions by car: From Hwy 403 take the Mavis Road Exit. Go south on Mavis
Road to Burnhamthorpe Road West and turn right. Take Burnhamthorpe Road to
the traffic lights at intersection with The Credit Woodlands (south of
Burnhamthorpe) and Riverwood Park Lane (north of Burnhamthorpe).Turn north
onto Riverwood Park Lane. Park (free) in the paved main parking lot which
you will see on your left. (For additional directions please see
www.TheRiverwoodConservancy.org.)
Transit: Erindale GO Station is within easy walking distance of Riverwood.
There is a City of Mississauga bus stop at the intersection of Riverwood
Park Lane and Burnhamthorpe Road West.
Judi Parker
Volunteer, The Riverwood Conservancy
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birding organization.
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