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TOURS, TALKS & WORKSHOPS

All You Need is Bugs - Family Nature Walk Saturday, September 22, 1.30-3pm. Come explore the amazing world of bugs. Learn what makes an insect different from a bug. You’ll discover some of the reasons why bugs are so incredible. Meet at the square of benches south of Grenadier Restaurant. More details

Trees in the Fall - Sunday Walk Sunday, October 7, 10.30 am to 12.00 noon. With naturalist and story teller Terry Fahey. Free. Meet at the square of benches south of Grenadier Restaurant. More Info

More Sunday walks

More Family Walks, Talks and Workshops

HARVEST FESTIVAL

Sunday, Sept. 30, 11am to 5pm Enjoy the harvest in High Park with food, crafts, music, horse and wagon rides, warm apple cider and more. Held at the south end of High Park at Colborne Lodge and the Children’s Garden.

NEWS & SIGHTINGS

HAWK WATCH

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

IN PRAISE OF GOLDENROD

In early fall, the fields are awash in gold as beautiful native goldenrod blooms. This plant, often wrongly maligned as the cause of hayfever (the real culprit is ragweed), offers food and shelter to a wide variety of insects. Read more and see Wildflowers of High Park.

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

MORE ABOUT HIGH PARK

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

VOLUNTEER

High Park Stewards

Seed Collecting and Boulevard Beds

Sunday, September 23, 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 Intro to Permaculture Design Sept 14 to 16, Mitigating Climate Change through Regenerative Soil Work.

See a list of gardening resources.

Natural Environment Committee

The Natural Environment Committee celebrated 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

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