A wilderness area in Canada’s largest urban center? That’s right! Only one hour from downtown Toronto, Rouge National Urban Park is an easily accessible wilderness get-away that encompasses wetlands, meadows, mature trees, and historic farms. Join us at this free event to learn about the history, features and value of this important greenspace at the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan’s next Lake Ontario Evening. This free event is part of the Lake Ontario Evenings speaker series. Snacks are provided and drinks are available for purchase.

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DATE: April 9, 2019

TIME: Doors at 6 pm, presentations at 6:30 pm

LOCATION: Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St W

SPEAKERS:

The Creation of Canada’s First National Urban Park

Jeffrey Law, Parks Canada

Rouge National Urban Park’s First Management Plan

Richard Scott, Parks Canada

Species at Risk Recovery in Rouge National Urban Park

Julia Phillips, Parks Canada

All are welcome | Doors open at 6:00 pm | Presentations will begin at 6:30 pm | Discussion to Follow

For more information on the Toronto and Region Remedial Action Plan visit www.torontorap.ca