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TOURS, TALKS & WORKSHOPS

Caterpillars, Moths, and Butterflies - Sunday Walk Sunday, July 21, 10:30 am to 12 noon. Led by Don Scallen. Free. Meet at the square of benches south of Grenadier Restaurant. More Info

American Idia

David Beadle

High Park Moth Night - Tuesday, July 23, 8:15 p.m. A joint outing with the High Park Nature Centre, High Park Moth Study group and Toronto Entomologists' Association. Meet at the benches across from the Grenadier restaurant at 8:15 pm. Bring the whole family!

No collecting. Bring insect containers, a flashlight, moth guides if you have them. CHECK HERE FOR NEW DATE IF IT RAINS!

More Sunday walks

More Family Walks, Talks and Workshops

High Park Moth Study Group

Weekly evening sessions from May to October focused on documenting species diversity in High Park. New members welcome. Email group for more info.

NEWS & SIGHTINGS

MILKWEED TIME

Both Common Milkweed and the orange Butterfly Milkweed are in bloom now. This red milkweed beetle has found them. Keep an eye out for monarchs! More about butterflies and other insects.

THE INVADERS

Forestry has started their annual management of Dog-Strangling Vine. Treatment in priority areas will continue until the end of August.

Get to know the invasive plants and check your own garden carefully. The trick is to catch them early!

PHRAGMITES TREATMENT

Phragmites australis has invaded Grenadier Pond. In fall 2018 Toronto Region Conservation began a multi-year removal strategy, with support from Urban Forestry.

READ MORE and MAP

MORE ABOUT HIGH PARK

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

VOLUNTEER

High Park Stewards

Sunday, July 14, Invasive Species Removal and Boulevard Beds

10:30am to 12:30pm.   

Meet us in front of the Grenadier Restaurant

more info and upcoming sessions.

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2018 photos and volunteers

RESOURCES

NATIVE PLANT GARDENING

High Park Stewards Plant Resources page

OUR NATIVE PLANT SALE IS ON AUGUST 25. (late summer is a great time to plant)

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

Natural Environment Committee - next meeting TBD.

Read the October 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.

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

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

Green 13 Newsletter

RESEARCH ITEMS

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

Toronto Biodiversity Strategy

The Biodiversity Strategy supports other City initiatives such as the Toronto Ravine Strategy and Pollinator Strategy. Draft Strategy, booklets, legislation

ROM Discount for our Stewards

Save 20% off ROM admission. Buy your tickets at ROM Join our email list for the code. stewards@highparknature.org

Campaigns to Protect Nature

Ontario Nature Campaigns As Ontario’s leading conservation charity, Ontario Nature stands up for nature across the province. We are there when nature needs us most. Join us to help protect Ontario’s natural legacy. SAVE OUR SPECIES CAMPAIGN

Environmental Commissioner reports (Pre-2019)

Saxe Facts Ontario's former Environmental Commissioner's own website contains her reports as well as blogs and much information on the environment, energy and related topics.