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HIGH PARK NATURE is a joint project of the High Park Natural Environment Committee and High Park Stewards. We welcome your feedback, suggestions, articles and photos. Please contact us at mail@highparknature.org
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TOURS, TALKS & WORKSHOPSDrawing Trees - Workshop offered by LEAF, Sept. 18 & 25, 1-4pm. More details & register  Nuts about Seeds - Nature Hike, Saturday, Oct. 1, 1.30-3.00pm. Meet at the High Park Nature Centre. More details Who Goes to the Park? - Walking Tour Sunday, Oct. 2, 10:30 am to 12 noon. Based on Warabé Aska's award-winning book. Meet at the benches south of Grenadier Restaurant. More details High Park Harvest Festival at Colborne Lodge. Sunday, Oct. 2. More details Urban Naturalists - A NEW Nature Club for Ages 18+ Six biweekly sessions begin Saturday, September 17, 2016, 9:30 am to 12 noon. More details & register More Sunday Walks and 2016 brochure More Family Walks, Talks and Workshops NEWS & SIGHTINGS FALL SIGHTINGSWatch for migrating monarch butterflies at High Park's ornamental gardens.  TIME TO LOOK UP!The High Park Hawk Watch runs until Nov. 30. Drop by Hawk Hill to see the action!
OTHER NEWSA new novel Stone Woman by local resident Bianca Lakoseljac features the sculptures of High Park & Yorkville in its heyday. The Chess House washroom is being renovated this fall. Read more Preparations are underway to dredge the Lower Duck Pond. Public Notice and background info Toronto's ravines were featured recently in the Toronto Star, National Post and the Globe & Mail. Learn more about Toronto's Ravine Strategy and ways to give your input. MORE ABOUT HIGH PARKFind out what makes High Park such an outstanding natural area.READ MORE. High Park Facts & Figures |
VOLUNTEERHigh Park StewardsSeed Collecting Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 10:30am to 12:30pm  Meet in front of the Grenadier Restaurant More stewardship program information and photos. We will be removing invasive species in our restoration sites and Boulevard Beds. Follow us on Natural Environment CommitteeRead the September 2016 issue of UPDATE with news from our recent activities. PAST ISSUES. You can help protect High ParkIf 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. RESOURCESNATIVE PLANT GARDENINGSee a list of gardening resources. Savannah Plants brochure (pdf 8.5x14) to take on your visit to our Restoration Sites (pdf). RESEARCH ITEMSView our list of research articles on tallgrass prairie, invasive species and other related items. Academic Research List (.pdf) and Research OTHER GROUPS' EVENTSThere are many activities happening in Toronto that you may also be interested in attending. READ MORE. See also The Local Scoop October 16, 2016 1-3pm All ages - family friendly event, Free! Join us to celebrate OURSpace, High Park Nature Centre’s new outdoor urban restoration site and natural classroom! Learn about this exciting project and help plant native seedlings to restore the park's rare black oak savannah. Enjoy fun family activities, snacks and music. |
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