Free guided walks - March schedule

Saturday, March 2

Green Time in the Rouge

Calling all junior hikers ages 6 to 12 and their families! Take a break from screen time and join Marie for some green time.

• Leaders: Marie, Andrea
• Time: 10 am
• 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: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Easy, flat/paved or gently uneven
• Pace: Moderate
• Duration: 2.5 hours
• Age Range: Families
• Dog Friendly

 

Sunday, March 3

Urban Environmental Restoration

Trek through Rouge National Urban Park with walk leader Carolyn and learn what was done to maintain healthy ecosystems.

• Leaders: Carolyn, Peter M.
• Time: 1 pm
• Location: Tallgrass Trek
• Transit Accessible: No
• Meeting point: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham – oTENTik (A-frame cabin)
• Distance: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Easy, flat/paved or gently uneven
• Pace: Moderate
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Age Range: Adults
• Dog Friendly

 

Saturday March 9

Introduction to Hiking

Always wanted to try hiking? Join walk leader Sarah to learn about the basics and all the great benefits that come with hiking.

• Leaders: Sarah, Anne G.
• Time: 10 am
• Location: Northeast Trail
• Transit Accessible: No
• Meeting point: 10725 Reesor Road, Markham – oTENTik (A-frame cabin)
• Additional Parking: 7445 Elgin Mills Road East, Markham; 7535 Elgin Mills Road East, Markham
• Distance: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Easy, flat/paved or gently uneven
• Pace: Easy
• Duration: 2 hours
• Age Range: Adults
• Service dogs only

 

Sunday, March 10

The Story of Daylight Savings Time

Silly or savvy? Join Walk Leader Marilyn to learn more about this day on the calendar – and make sure to check the clock!

• Leaders: Marilyn, Richard
• Time: 1 pm
• Location: Tallgrass Trek
• Transit Accessible: No
• Meeting point: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham – oTENTik (A-frame cabin)
• Distance: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Easy, flat/paved or gently uneven
• Pace: Easy
• Duration: 2 hours
• Age Range: Families
• Dog Friendly

 

Saturday March 16

Winter Trees of the Rouge

Even in winter, trees have a special role in the environment. Join Anne on a walk to learn about the types of trees found in the Rouge.

• Leaders: Anne G., Marilyn
• Time: 1 pm
• Location: Monarch Trail
• Transit Accessible: No
• Meeting point: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham – oTENTik (A-frame cabin)
• Distance: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Moderate, possible hills and/or stairs
• Pace: Easy
• Duration: 2 hours
• Age Range: Adults
• Service dogs only

 

Sunday, March 17

Celebrate All Things Green

Embrace St. Patrick’s Day with a unique walk in Rouge National Urban Park, exploring the anticipation of spring greenery near the end of winter.

• Leaders: Geri, Gary
• Time: 10 am
• Location: Central 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
• Duration: 2 hours
• Age Range: Families
• Dog Friendly

 

Saturday March 23

Spring is Coming!

Join walk leader Jane and discover how the forest is waking up in the Rouge.

• Leaders: Jane, Stephen
• Time: 10 am
• Location: Tallgrass Trek
• Transit Accessible: No
• Meeting point: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham – oTENTik (A-frame cabin)
• Distance: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Easy, flat/paved or gently uneven
• Pace: Moderate
• Duration: 2 hours
• Age Range: Families
• Dog Friendly

 

Sunday, March 24

Field to Forest Succession

Join Shawn in exploring some of the park's many examples of ecological succession and consider how the park's forests may change in the future.

• Leaders: Shawn, Marie
• Time: 1 pm
• 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: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Easy, flat/paved or gently uneven
• Pace: Moderate
• Duration: 2 hours
• Age Range: Adults
• Service dogs only

 

Saturday March 30

Erosion Exploration in the Rouge

Examine with Peter how wind and water play on the land and the factors which control them and how farmers work to control soil depletion.

• Leaders: Peter V., Anne G.
• Time: 1 pm
• Location: Northeast Trail
• Transit Accessible: No
• Meeting point: 10725 Reesor Road, Markham – oTENTik (A-frame cabin)
• Additional Parking: 7445 Elgin Mills Road East, Markham; 7535 Elgin Mills Road East, Markham
• Distance: 1 km – 5 km
• Difficulty: Easy, flat/paved or gently uneven
• Pace: Moderate
• Duration: 2 hours
• Age Range: Families
• Service dogs only

 

Sunday, March 31

Chickadees

Join walk leader Glen and learn how Rouge National Urban Park's friendliest bird prepares for the winter.

• Leaders: Glen, Judy
• Time: 10 am
• Location: Monarch Trail
• Transit Accessible: No
• Meeting point: 7277 14th Avenue, Markham – oTENTiks (A-frame cabin)
• Distance: 1 km – 5 km 
• Difficulty: Moderate, possible hills and/or stairs
• Pace: Easy
• Duration: 2 hours
• Age Range: Adults
• Service dogs only