Items for Sale
TRC is pleased to offer exclusive merchandise for sale.
2. Blank greeting cards depicting digital portraits of the Riverwood site. $15 for a set of 7 distinctive cards
3. TRC Stain-less Water Bottle: $10
4. TRC Tee-Shirt: $10 and Polo Shirt: $20
5. TRC Baseball Cap: $15
6. Books for the nature enthusiasts. See below for further details.
Proceeds from the sales of these items will support TRC's many programs, including education, stewardship, gardening and volunteerism as well as support the publication of other books.
Please stop by our office in Chappell House to purchase these books Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. If you prefer to order a book, please call 905-279-5878 or email Info@TheRiverwoodConservancy.org.
1. Membership to The Riverwood Conservancy: Individuals: $25 Families: $35
2. Blank greeting cards depicting digital portraits of the Riverwood site. $15 for a set of 7 distinctive cards
3. TRC Stain-less Water Bottle: $10
4. TRC Tee-Shirt: $10 and Polo Shirt: $20
5. TRC Baseball Cap: $15
6. Books for the nature enthusiasts. See below for further details.
Proceeds from the sales of these items will support TRC's many programs, including education, stewardship, gardening and volunteerism as well as support the publication of other books.
Please stop by our office in Chappell House to purchase these books Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. If you prefer to order a book, please call 905-279-5878 or email Info@TheRiverwoodConservancy.org.
Title
Black Bears: A Natural History
Details
Of the three species of bears native to this part of the world, Black Bears: A Natural History
focuses on the black bear and contains over 200 full-colour
photographs, maps and charts. It introduces the reader to this shy,
reclusive and largely misunderstood animal with an authoritative look
at the world of the North American black bear. The book provides an
examination of the bears' diet, dens, mating habits, habitat,
hibernation and their adaptation to the encroachment of civilization
into their territory. Valuable advice on camping in bear country and a
lesson about what to do when human beings encounter bears in the
wilderness are also offered.
This books is written by naturalist and photographer, Dave Taylor, TRC's Education Program Director/Consultant.
This books is written by naturalist and photographer, Dave Taylor, TRC's Education Program Director/Consultant.
Cost
$30.00 for TRC members; $35.00 for the general public
Title
Deer World
Details
Deer World explores a year in the life of deer and other
animals such as wolves and bears. The book features over 400
remarkable images of North American deer species in their natural
habitat and focuses on their beauty, shapes and sizes. The photographs
are arranged by month and day and accompanied by informative captions
that offer notes on the animal, its behaviour, the role it plays within
its local ecosystem, and where and when it can best be viewed. You
will find some photos are of deer taken right on the Riverwood property!
This books is written by naturalist and photographer, Dave Taylor, TRC's Education Program Director/Consultant.
This books is written by naturalist and photographer, Dave Taylor, TRC's Education Program Director/Consultant.
Cost
$30.00 for TRC members; $35.00 for the general public
Title
Wildflowers of Riverwood
Details
TRC is delighted to present its first field guide on the flora of Riverwood and the greater Toronto area. The book includes a remarkable collection of high-resolution images, useful information and an easy-to-use cross-indexing system.
What makes Wildflowers of Riverwood unique? The book includes:
* One hundred fifty plant species from 50 families found at Riverwood and along the Culham Trail
* Wildflowers arranged by flower colour
* Anecdotes on the folklore of the plants
* Location on the property and bloom time
* References to native or non-native origin of the wildflowers, useful
for establishing native gardens
* Resources for native plant nurseries
* An index to plant families accompanied by a short description
* Common English and French name plus Latin scientific names, all indexed for easy navigation
* Spring, summer and fall wildflower charts which take the reader on a virtual tour of Riverwood through the
different seasons
Co-authored by Nina Katalin Barabas, PhD and Eva Sabrina Bruni, Wildflowers of Riverwood was created entirely by volunteers and received strong public support for its production. It is truly a project by the community for the community.
Wildflowers of Riverwood has also been featured in The Mississauga News [PDF].
Additional Resources:
* Wildflowers of Riverwood - Sample pages
* Wildflowers of Riverwood - The Team
* Wildflowers of Riverwood - Features at a glance
What makes Wildflowers of Riverwood unique? The book includes:
* One hundred fifty plant species from 50 families found at Riverwood and along the Culham Trail
* Wildflowers arranged by flower colour
* Anecdotes on the folklore of the plants
* Location on the property and bloom time
* References to native or non-native origin of the wildflowers, useful
for establishing native gardens
* Resources for native plant nurseries
* An index to plant families accompanied by a short description
* Common English and French name plus Latin scientific names, all indexed for easy navigation
* Spring, summer and fall wildflower charts which take the reader on a virtual tour of Riverwood through the
different seasons
Co-authored by Nina Katalin Barabas, PhD and Eva Sabrina Bruni, Wildflowers of Riverwood was created entirely by volunteers and received strong public support for its production. It is truly a project by the community for the community.
Wildflowers of Riverwood has also been featured in The Mississauga News [PDF].
Additional Resources:
* Wildflowers of Riverwood - Sample pages
* Wildflowers of Riverwood - The Team
* Wildflowers of Riverwood - Features at a glance
Cost
$30.00 for TRC members; $35.00 for the general public
Title
Predators of North America
Details
Predators of North America explores a year in the life of North America's predators including wolves, grizzlies, black bears, coyotes and red fox. The book features over 300 images of North America's predators often interacting with their prey species. Taylor's captions provide insight into the role predators play in the ecosystem. Readers will be surprised by how much new information there is about the role these animals play in a healthy ecosystem. As in Deer World, the photographs are arranged by month so that photographers and naturalists can use the book as a guide to planning their next trip to the wild. A number of photos were taken at Riverwood. These include images of red-tailed hawks, Cooper's hawks, red fox and coyote.
This book is written by naturalist and photographer, Dave Taylor, TRC's Education Program Director/Consultant.
This book is written by naturalist and photographer, Dave Taylor, TRC's Education Program Director/Consultant.
Cost
$25.00 for TRC members; $30.00 for the general public