Rockwood Conservation Area is holding a Winter Family Fun Day on Feb. 20 from 9:30am to 4pm.
Entrance to the park and all activities will be free of charge, including horse-drawn wagon rides, interpretive hikes with a nature guide, use of snowshoes and marshmallows to toast at a campfire.
Food and hot chocolate will be available for purchase.
The Guelph-Eramosa Township fire department will offer tours of a fire truck.
Snowshoeing and skating availability will depend on weather and ice conditions.
Visitors are invited to make a donation to the Grand River Conservation Foundation. These contributions will be used to improve the trails at the conservations area.
Volunteers sought
Winter enthusiasts can help families beat the February blues by introducing them to the joys of winter in Rockwood.
The GRCA’s volunteer program is seeking volunteers to share their love of the outdoors at this event.
See details on volunteering for this event at www.grandriver.ca/volunteer.
Throughout the long weekend, a number of Grand River Parks will be open, as they have been since Jan. 3.
