Events
Below is a list of events for 2013. All events start or take place at the
Rouge Valley Conservation Centre located near the Metro Toronto Zoo just off
of Meadowvale Road in Toronto. For a map to the centre click here or scroll to
the bottom of this page. PLEASE NOTE: Dates and times may change. Please
make sure that you RSVP if you would like to attend a meeting.
The centre is accessible by car or public transportation (TTC). Parking is available
at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre.
By car:
From the 401: Take the Meadowvale Road exit. Go north on Meadowvale Road past Sheppard Avenue.
Stay in the right hand lane and take the ramp up towards the Toronto Zoo. At the top of the ramp turn right.
The Conservation Centre is the two storey house on your right.
By TTC:
If taking the TTC routes 85A, 85B and 86A all go near the centre. Please visit the TTC website for exact routes and bus times.
To attend any of these events, please RSVP at least 24 hours in advance with your information to info@citizenscientists.ca. You will receive a confirmation email with final details for the event.
May 2013
New volunteer orientation and in-stream training
Date: May 25, 2013
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Description:
This full day event takes place at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. The morning will be an in-class session that will include a brief presentation about Citizen Scientists' plans, goals and achievements to date. We will also present our findings and results to date. Following that we will provide an introduction to the Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol (OSAP). After lunch we will do in-field training which will include a practical application of OSAP and field measurements.
Please make sure to dress appropriately for the outdoor activities and bring any clothes or boots that you may need. We recommend that you wear long pants (oudoor pants if you have them, jeans are okay but may be difficult to hike in). Hiking boots or old running shoes are okay for hiking down to the stream. Rubber boots or waders are good for in-stream (if you don't have any, we have some waders that you can borrow on that day). You will be hiking up and down a steep hill and you may get wet when you are in/down by the stream so just make sure that you are comfortable. We also suggest bringing a hat and possibly a jacket if it's cold on that day. And of course, sunscreen, bug spray and water are also recommended.
There will be no rain date. In case of rain we will be doing the afternoon portion of our training at the Conservation Centre instead of in the stream. Lunch will be provided.
New volunteer orientation and in-stream training
Date: May 26, 2013
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Description:
NOTE: This is a repeat of the event that that is taking place on May 5 and is meant for any volunteers who cannot make it to the May 5 event.
This full day event takes place at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre. The morning will be an in-class session that will include a brief presentation about Citizen Scientists' plans, goals and achievements to date. We will also present our findings and results to date. Following that we will provide an introduction to the Ontario Stream Assessment Protocol (OSAP). After lunch we will do in-field training which will include a practical application of OSAP and field measurements.
Please make sure to dress appropriately for the outdoor activities and bring any clothes or boots that you may need. We recommend that you wear long pants (oudoor pants if you have them, jeans are okay but may be difficult to hike in). Hiking boots or old running shoes are okay for hiking down to the stream. Rubber boots or waders are good for in-stream (if you don't have any, we have some waders that you can borrow on that day). You will be hiking up and down a steep hill and you may get wet when you are in/down by the stream so just make sure that you are comfortable. We also suggest bringing a hat and possibly a jacket if it's cold on that day. And of course, sunscreen, bug spray and water are also recommended.
There will be no rain date. In case of rain we will be doing the afternoon portion of our training at the Conservation Centre instead of in the stream. Lunch will be provided.
