High Park Nature – Discover the natural wonders of Toronto's High Park

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Many regular programs are suspended.

Please stay on trail and avoid trampling plants while practising physical distancing.

All dogs must be on leash in High Park except in designated off-leash areas.

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High Park Stewards Summary 2020

Due to COVID-19 restrictions we were limited to holding only 5 of the usual 13 sessions between August and November with a maximum of 8 participants per session. This resulted in 37 participants who came out to High Park Stewards field…

High Park Christmas Bird Count 2020 Results

by Bob Yukich. The annual High Park Christmas Bird Count was held on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020 (a mild cloudy day with no snow-cover). Our route ended up with 51 species including some great finds, making it one of our…

Now available – the latest issue of our UPDATE newsletter

Please see the December 2020 issue of our UPDATE newsletter for a summary of the past year’s news and activities involving the High Park Natural Environment Committee, High Park Stewards and our City partners. 2020 has been a year like…

Welcome to Our New Website!

Since the High Park Nature website was first launched in 2010, it has provided a wealth of information about the natural features of High Park. Now we are pleased to present our new WordPress site – designed to perform well…

New Treatment for Buckthorn Demonstration Trial Summer 2020

This summer Urban Forestry is partnering in a demonstration trial with BioForest, a forest pest management company, to manage invasive buckthorn shrubs using the bioherbicide Chontrol Peat Paste. The active ingredient Chondrostereum purpureum is a naturally occurring fungi in forest…

Toronto Star article, January 13, 2020 by Kate Allen

“We love High Park for its natural beauty. Will that love be the death of it?” Read the article or The Star Pressreader version

High Park is one of the few places where you can actually forget that you are in the middle of a city.

Sharon Lovett,

Leader of High Park Stewards

Sightings and What's in Bloom #nature #HighPark #HighParkNature #whatsinbloom

White-breasted Nuthatch. Photo: Iain Fleming

Winter Birds

Winter birds, such as this White-breasted Nuthatch, have settled in to feast on seeds and berries in High Park. Read more about winter birding in High Park&nbsp»

High Park in Winter

Visit High Park in winter and see what is often obscured by summer's greenery.

Wildlife in Winter

Winter can be a good time to spot wildlife like this coyote. Read more about wildlife in winter »

Wild Columbine
Aquilegia canadensis

Wild Bergamot
Monarda fistulosa

Goldenrod
Solidago sp

Native Plant Sale Featured Event

Find beautiful, wildlife friendly plants for any garden, big and small.

Wildflowers of High Park Featured External Resource

Explore all the wildflowers of High Park, organized by colour and genus. A wealth of information at your fingertips!

Blooming Chart Featured Guide

Discover when you can find all your favourite wildflowers in bloom in Toronto's High Park.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

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PLEASE NOTE: All volunteer programs are suspended due to COVID-19.

Tours, Walks, and Talks

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PLEASE NOTE: All volunteer programs are suspended due to COVID-19.

Responsible Use

Resources, tips and advice on how to balance recreation and taking care of nature when visiting Toronto's High Park.

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You can help protect High Park
Your voice as a concerned citizen lends weight to issues that matter to you, the community and the park as a whole.

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.

Make a difference by volunteering with High Park Stewards or the Natural Environment Committee.