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TOURS, TALKS & WORKSHOPS

Amazing Animal Adaptations - Family Nature Walk Wednesday, July 4, 1:30 to 3:00 pm, meet at the High Park Nature Centre. Learn amazing physical and behavioural adaptations of some of High Park’s resident animals. More details

Invasive Plants and Animals - Sunday Walk Sunday, July 8, 10.30am to 12.00 noon. Led by Stephen Smith. Free. Meet at the square of benches south of Grenadier Restaurant. More Info

More Sunday walks

More Family Walks, Talks and Workshops

NEWS & SIGHTINGS

FEEDING TIME

This is a busy time for wildlife. Watch carefully and you may see birds carrying food to the nest, or hear the tiny peeps of hungry young. More photos

Learn more about the birds of High Park and download checklists of the common woodland and wetland species.

WHAT'S IN BLOOM?

The graceful Harebell blooms in sunny open areas of High Park's black oak savannah. See more Wildflowers of Toronto's High Park, organized by name and colour. Website and photo by Wendy Rothwell.

PLANNING UPDATES

A draft Toronto Biodiversity Strategy will be presented to the Parks & Environment Committee meeting on July 12. Read more and comment

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

VOLUNTEER

High Park Stewards

Invasive Species Removal (aka Weeding)

Sunday, July 8, 2018, 10:30am to 12:30pm

Meet us in front of the Grenadier Restaurant

More stewardship program information and photos.

Follow us on      VOLUNTEER!

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

See a list of gardening resources.

Natural Environment Committee

The Natural Environment Committee celebrates its 25th anniversary this June!

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