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High Park Nature
Welcome to High Park, one of Toronto's most significant natural areas!
TOURS, TALKS & WORKSHOPSCOVID-19 measures are in effect. Full details The High Park Nature Centre is temporarily closed. Sunday Walks are suspended until further notice. Volunteer events and programs are suspended until further notice. The High Park Stewards hope people will use our links for online activities. More about Sunday Walks and Family Walks NEWS & SIGHTINGS LUPINES IN BLOOMHigh Park is one of the few places in the province with extensive stands of wild lupine. This is the host plant of the Karner Blue butterfly, now extirpated from Ontario. More about wild lupine and butterflies. TRCA INVENTORY REPORT NOW AVAILABLEHigh Park Terrestrial Biological Inventory - TRCA 2019 Excerpts and Full Report on TRCA website  Check out these free guidebooks about biodiversity in Toronto MORE ABOUT HIGH PARKFind out what makes High Park such an outstanding natural area. READ MORE and Facts & Figures Natural Environment CommitteeRead the January 2020 issue of UPDATE with news about our recent activities. PAST ISSUES OF UPDATE NEWSLETTER. More details 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. Toronto Region Conservation AuthorityHigh Park Terrestrial Inventory Report, 2019 pdf of report Toronto Biodiversity StrategyThe Biodiversity Strategy supports other City initiatives such as the Toronto Ravine Strategy and Pollinator Strategy. Strategy, booklets |
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NEW SPRING 2020: Online Meetings and ResourcesUrban Forestry has cancelled volunteer events and programs until further notice. Please use this link for other online activities. Emails will be sent to Stewards when the situation changes. Webinars, Training and online meetings Online - High Park Stewards At-Home Resources and ActivitiesJaclyn Scobie is creating an ongoing series of packages of resources and activities for us. This includes a project or activity that you can try at home, ecology-related resources, and nature-based self-care ideas. Stewards On-Line Resources (pdfs) Week 1: Growing leafy greens and herbs from those leftover pieces in the fridge! Week 2: Make your own reusable bags VOLUNTEERHigh Park StewardsSunday, June 14, Zoom Meeting 10:30 am to 12:30 pm WEIRD AND WONDERFUL PLANTS  Heather Jerrard shows us interesting plant specimens, gardening tips and tricks and combinations for low maintenance outdoor spaces. more info and upcoming sessions. Follow us on  High Park in the NewsRead the article or The Star Pressreader version We love High Park for its natural beauty. Will that love be the death of it? by Kate Allen, Toronto Star Jan 13, 2020. RAVINE STRATEGY: Ravine Strategy Deputations Many people made comments and presentations at the Jan 23 city council's Executive Committee meeting to promote protecting nature over recreation in Toronto's ravines. See 2:04 to 2:11 for HP and PNTO comments. Council approved the plan on Jan 27. RESOURCESNATIVE PLANT GARDENINGSavannah Plants brochure (pdf 8.5x14) to take on your visit to our Restoration Sites (pdf). In the Zone A resource for native plant gardeners See a list of gardening resources. 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. OTHER GROUPS' EVENTSThere are many activities happening in Toronto that you may also be interested in attending. READ MORE. See also Planet Friendly Calendar RESEARCH ITEMSView our list of research articles on tallgrass prairie, invasive species and other related items. Academic Research List (.pdf) and Research ROM Discount for our StewardsSave 20% off ROM admission. Buy your tickets at ROM Join our email list for the code. stewards@highparknature.org |
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