Celebrate Ocean Week: Group Hike & Water Testing with Water Rangers and rare

Join Water Rangers and rare as we celebrate Ocean Week for a group hike along rare’s Osprey Trail where we’ll test the water of the Grand River. We’ll learn about the impact of our Grand River watershed and how to test water quality including temperature, conductivity, oxygen levels, pH, alkalinity, and hardness, to understand its contribution to a healthy ecosystem.

The trail system along Osprey Trail is single track, wide enough for single file hiking and features steep cliffs and uneven terrain. The total hike is approximately 1 km roundtrip. 

Parking is available at rare's ECO Centre located at 768 Blair Rd, Cambridge. We will meet at this location to begin the group hike. 

Recommended clothing:

• Sturdy, closed-toed shoes and socks
• Long-sleeved shirt and full length pants (that can be tucked)
• Hat

Remember to bring:

• A reusable water bottle
• Sunscreen and insect repellent

We will bring:

• Water testing kits

Ocean Week with Water Rangers

As a national partner of Ocean Week Canada, held during the week of World Ocean Day on June 8th, Water Rangers invites you to join the celebration by engaging in events, learning activities, and community initiatives that celebrate the ocean. Regardless of your proximity to the ocean, it plays a vital role in our daily lives because it’s all connected – from lakes, streams, rivers, to the shore and inland. Join us as we engage in community science and contribute to protecting precious water bodies!