Description
Canadian Wildlife Federation's 7th Annual Rights-of-Way Workshop
Welcome to CWF's annual learning and networking event for professionals in ROW management, including planners, engineers, public works, parks and forestry, conservation, and utility and transportation sectors!
The pre-Workshop restoration tour on September 16th will be at the Wildflower Way, a grassland meadow creation project spanning 11ha under a Hydro One transmission line within the Hilton Falls Conservation Area. The grassland meadow is part of the Halton Regional Forest Complex and supports linkages between sensitive natural features, including the Greenbelt, Niagara Escarpment and a municipal Wellhead Protection Area. Wildflower Way was established to create a biodiverse ecosystem compatible with the long-term maintenance obligations of the hydro corridor. This project demonstrates a viable solution to increasing ecosystem resilience and biodiversity with needed public infrastructure.
Join us in-person on Wednesday, September 17 at the Country Heritage Park in Milton, Ontario, for an immersive day focused on integrating restoration planning into land management.
This FREE interactive workshop will feature lightning talks from your peers, a poster session, and live demonstrations of restoration techniques, along with plenty of opportunities for networking and discussions. Learn about the successes and challenges of other working in the field, and gain practical strategies, tools, and connections to transform your approach to ROW stewardship.
Lunch, snacks, and refreshments will be provided during the workshop.
Please email ROWnetwork@cwf-fcf.org if you have any questions about the Wildflower Way tour or the Workshop.
Hotel block pricing is available until August 27th at the Best Western Milton (161 Chisholm Dr, Milton, ON. L9T 4A6), approximately 10 minutes drive from the Workshop venue. Accommodations can still be booked but they will not include the block pricing discount.
Book your accommodation using this link: Available Rooms - Best Western Milton
If you would prefer to make a reservation via phone, please call 905-875-3818.
You may cancel your reservation for no charge before 04:00 PM local hotel time on Sunday 14 September 2025.
If needed, we can provide you with a sample lightning talk or poster template to help you prepare your presentation.
A small number of bursaries are available for students and Indigenous people who require financial sponsorship for travel and accommodation. Please indicate your wish to be considered for sponsorship on the registration form. Please contact ROWnetwork@cwf-fcf.org for details.
Date & Time
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Venue Details
Country Heritage Park
8560 Tremaine RoadMilton, Ontario L9T 2X3
