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What's that Buzz?

On the hot days of summer the air is full of the sound of cicadas. Read more about cicadas in High Park >>

Spicebush Swallowtail female. Photo: Bob Yukich

On the Wing

High Park's abundant sassafras trees support Toronto's only known breeding colony of Spicebush Swallowtails, a southern species. Read more about butterflies in High Park »

Woodland Sunflower. Photo: Wendy Rothwell

Savannah Flowers

This is peak flowering time for many savannah plants. Look for woodland sunflower, black-eyed Susan, butterfly milkweed, cup plant and many others. See the Savannah Flowers Gallery »

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Phragmites Removal Project at Grenadier Pond Fall 2024 update

Phragmites removal at Grenadier Pond is tentatively scheduled for September 16 to 20, 2024, weather dependent. The following information has been provided by Urban Forestry: Our goal for this project is to significantly reduce the Phragmites population size over the…

Algae warning at Grenadier Pond

Signs warning of blue-green algae have been posted at Grenadier Pond (sign first noticed on Sept. 1, 2024). Blue-green algae can rapidly increase to form a large mass or “bloom” when conditions are favourable. For more information on harmful algal…

HIGH PARK MOVEMENT STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE Summer/September 2024

The following highlights are based on the High Park Movement Strategy Implementation Update. You can subscribe directly for future updates here. Public Information Session September 10, 2024 The City is partnering with TRCA to undertake a road ecology study within…

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

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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.