High Park is one of the few places where you can actually forget that you are in the middle of a city.
Sightings
Spring Bees
Cellophane bees are one of the first insects you can see in the dry open areas of the oak savannah. Read more about bees in High Park »
Butterflies in Spring
Eastern Commas are one of the park's earliest butterflies. They fly on warm spring days after overwintering as adult butterflies, hibernating in tree bark cracks and other crevices. Read more about butterflies in High Park »
Prescribed Burn
Prescribed burns are conducted in spring to help restore High Park's globally rare black oak savannah. Read more about prescribed burns »
Tours, Walks, and Talks
Volunteer Opportunities
What's New?
Movement Strategy Fails to Put Nature and Pedestrians First High Park Movement Strategy enters final phase
High Park: A Balancing Act Virtual Learning Session, April 27, noon-1pm
Prescribed Burn in Spring 2023 Advance Notice
Invasive Tree Removal Woody invasive trees are removed in winter by Urban Forestry
Taking the Lead New Public Education Campaign Launches in High Park
High Park Nature UPDATE News from the Natural Environment Committee, January 2023
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.