We’re so excited to be included in the #lighttheworldtoronto Giving Machine! Stop by the machine inside Fairview Mall and make a donation from a range of items and experiences that will help us keep nature alive in the city!

Put your experience and leadership to work as a member of our Board of Directors. If you're looking to make a difference for nature and the community in #Mississauga, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about the position and how to apply at theriverwoodconservancy.org/volunteer.

David's internship at The Riverwood Conservancy was made possible by the @RBC Future Launch program.

Over the last three months, we had the pleasure of working with our latest intern, David. Bonus — David came to us with culinary training, and left us with this recipe for a tasty tomato soup that you can enjoy on a chilly day. Check it out here: tinyurl.com/7jehjsh5

* Scotts Canada will match all individual donations until December 31, 2023, up to a maximum of $10,000.

#GivingTuesdayCA is the perfect time to donate, not just because it’s a global day of doing good, but because our partners at @ScottsLawnCa will match* your donation so it will have twice the impact! Make a gift now at theriverwoodconservancy.org/holidays.

But our precious park needs consistent care. As the city of #Mississauga continues to grow, we continue to see an uptick in park visitors. That's why we need your support to carry out the conservation work that keeps our natural areas healthy for local plant and animal species.

That’s some big news from a very small, green messenger! We’re seeing success stories like this all around Riverwood, thanks to the work of our #conservation programs – which generous donors like you make possible!

“Amphibians, like frogs, toads, and salamanders, are known as indicator species,” says Derek Stone, our Program Director. “These species are very sensitive to changes in their environment, so their presence gives us an indication that we have a healthy ecosystem."

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: We found a green frog! That may not seem like that big of a deal, but last summer, the green frog in MacEwan Pond was the first one we've spotted since 2010! Read the thread below to see what that means.👇

Our conservation work, fueled by a variety of volunteers, continues to make some big strides around Riverwood. Recently, nature revealed a very promising reward for all those efforts, which we'll tell you about you tomorrow -- coincidentally enough on #GivingTuesdayCA. 😉

Cohort #2 spent a super sunny day at The Riverwood Conservancy enjoying the trees of the forest. We found pine cones, a variety of leaves, measured tree diameter and took some tree cores.

Junior Nats spent a beautiful morning at Jack Darling Park learning about weather. We tried to measure wind, named cloud types, made a cloud in a bottle and measured soil moisture content.

Birds live in trees - amirite? Great Blue Heron - Culham Trail - Credit River. Riverwood Conservancy. Mississauga, Ontario. #Herons #Birds #Trees #Wildlife #Nature #Photography

Can #BlackFriday and nature preservation be combined? You betcha! Head over to our Nature Gift Guide for the best deals of the year on nature education for kids, natural spaces restoration, pollinator propagation, and more! Make a difference today at theriverwoodconservancy.org/gifts.

We got a new thing! Actually a couple of new things. And by things we mean two new signs at Riverwood, each meant to serve as a reminder that you’re welcome in nature. Hope to see you seeing yourself here soon!

We're one week away from #GivingTuesdayCA, when we'll have some good news to share about our conservation efforts at Riverwood, and how you can make an impact on nature preservation in #Mississauga. We'll have details soon, but in the meantime, here's a (literally) tiny clue.

The conservation work never stops! Even with temperatures falling, a group of volunteers removed a section of invasive phragmites from Riverwood last week. The tallest offender was a whopping 14 feet!

What a wonderful day of Eco Learning yesterday @yourriverwood in Mississauga with @PDSB_eco, @DP_EcoSchools & @TRCA_HQ! So grateful to connect in-person with our inspiring @PeelSchools Teacher Leaders. #PeelEcoSchools

Keep birds comin' to your backyard all winter long with these bird food varieties! twitter.com/armstrong_bird…

@PeelPolice Love those orange sweaters!

A little appreciation post for some of Riverwood's smallest species. Have you spotted fungi during your walks on the trails?

Take a quick walk with us in the woods.

It's impossible to properly sum up just how grateful we are for the courage, strength, and sacrifices made by our veterans, and those who serve our country today. For the safety, prosperity, and freedom we enjoy, we will always remember them. #RemembranceDay #CanadaRemembers

The weather may be cooling, but we're getting ready for some prime #birding time! Join us at our free Winter Birds 101 Workshop on November 13 at 7:00 pm to learn how you can make the most of your winter birding excursions at Riverwood. Register here: theriverwoodconservancy.org/event/workshop…

The birds of @yourriverwood were ready for their closeups: White-breasted Nuthatch, Brown Creeper, Hairy Woodpecker, Black-capped Chickadee @CVC_CA @UTMBiology

Spent a fantastic morning at the Mountsberg @RaptorCentre visiting the birds of prey education ambassadors. Up close encounters with Kestral, Broad-Winged & Barn Owl, saw enclosures and had hands on time with artifacts. A fun time was had by all! 🦅❤️

The amazing camouflage ability of the Brown Creeper on display @yourriverwood @CVC_CA @UTMBiology @BirdsCanada_ON

The kids ⁦@stbasildpcdsb⁩ had a great day ⁦⁦@yourriverwood⁩ looking at ecosystems, preforming some science labs and trying to feed some birds…

Walker took to the fields with shovels in hand this week to plant trees 🌲 Essex's Aggregates team partnered with @essexregionca to plant trees at Pykes Park in Windsor. Walker's GTS team in Woodbridge joined @yourriverwood to plant a variety of tree species. Although many… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…