Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

Mississauga Camera Club Outing.

Rattray Marsh Conservation Area

Saturday, November 1

Time: Meet 9:30 a.m. for outing. Lunch in Clarkson Village 12:00 p.m.

Park and meet in the parking lot at Green Glade Sr. Public School, 1550 Green Glade, Mississauga, L5J 1B5

Note the new parking location if you are accustomed to parking at Jack Darling Park.

There are no washrooms or amenities. Bring your water bottle.

Difficulty rating: Easy to moderate. Sections of White Pine trail are steep and uneven. The other trails are level, and walking surfaces are soil or wooden boardwalk.

Rattray Marsh website https://cvc.ca/discover-our-parks/rattray-marsh/

Leader: Cathleen MacDonald
Phone: 905-855-1974
Email: cathleen@mpeproductions.ca

Everyone is free to wander and make their own itinerary. If you prefer to follow the group, I will lead us to White Pine Trail and Sheridan Creek Trail. This less travelled area includes mature stands of pine and oak and views of Sheridan Creek. The forest creates interesting light and textures and is also good for ICM photography. We can then go to the familiar main and knoll boardwalks for views of the marsh and pond, then go to the shore. Resident wildlife include deer, coyote, fox, muskrat, mink, raccoon, rabbit, ducks, geese, herons, raptors, and numerous of songbird species. At 12:00 p.m. those who wish to go for lunch in Clarkson Village can meet back at Green Glade School. Lunch options include the Mediterranean Grill and Clarkson Pump. We can consider suggestions and take a vote.