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TOURS, TALKS & WORKSHOPS

Unbe-leaf-able Fall Colours - Family Nature Walk Saturday, October 20, 1.30-3pm. From the golden Sassafras leaves to the crimson hues of the Red Maples, High Park trees are stunning in the autumn. Meet at the High Park Nature Centre. More details

Autumn Splendour Photo-Buff Walk - Sunday Walk Sunday, October 21, 10.30 am to 12.00 noon. Bring your camera or photo device and shoot nature’s colourful glory with High Park photographer David Allen. Free. Meet at the square of benches south of Grenadier Restaurant. More Info

More Sunday walks

More Family Walks, Talks and Workshops

NEWS & SIGHTINGS

HAWK WATCH

The High Park Hawk Watch runs until Nov. 30. Drop by Hawk Hill to see the action! MORE ABOUT BIRDS

SWIMMING IN CIRCLES

Have you seen ducks swimming in circles on Grenadier Pond? They're Northern Shovellers feeding just below the surface with their spatulate bills. More about birds

PHRAGMITES TREATMENT

Phragmites australis has invaded Grenadier Pond. Starting this fall Toronto Region Conservation will begin a multi-year removal strategy, with support from Urban Forestry.

READ MORE and MAP

VOLUNTEER

High Park Stewards

Seed Collecting in the Tablelands #2

Sunday, October 14, 2018, 10:30am to 12:30pm

Meet us in front of the Grenadier Restaurant, rain or shine

More stewardship program information and photos.

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2017 photos and volunteers

RESOURCES

NATIVE PLANT GARDENING

High Park Stewards Plant Resources page

Savannah Plants brochure (pdf 8.5x14) to take on your visit to our Restoration Sites (pdf).

In the Zone A resource for native plant gardeners

Garden Jane newsletter

See a list of gardening resources.

Natural Environment Committee

The next Natural Environment Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 6.45 pm at the Howard Park Tennis Clubhouse.

Read the May 2018 issue of UPDATE with news about our recent activities.

PAST ISSUES OF UPDATE NEWSLETTER. More details

You can help protect High Park

If you see any behaviour infractions, dead animals, safety hazards or other problems in the park, call 311 or email 311@toronto.ca. More key contacts and tips on how to use the park responsibly.

RESEARCH ITEMS

View our list of research articles on tallgrass prairie, invasive species and other related items. Academic Research List (.pdf) and Research

OTHER GROUPS' EVENTS

There are many activities happening in Toronto that you may also be interested in attending. READ MORE. See also The Local Scoop

PLANNING UPDATES

A Natural Heritage Impact Study has been produced as part of the Bloor West Village Avenue Study. See also the Apartment Neighbourhood study

MORE ABOUT HIGH PARK

Find out what makes High Park such an outstanding natural area. READ MORE and Facts & Figures