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

COVID-19 measures are in effect

Some regular programs are resuming.

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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Update September 2021: All on-site stewardship sessions are restricted to a few people and are by invite only for Stewards who have provided their contact info in this form. The details of each specific session will only be given to those who are registered to prevent drop-ins.

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

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High Park Christmas Bird Count 2021 Results

by Bob Yukich The annual High Park Christmas Bird Count was held on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 (a mostly sunny day with light snow-cover). Our route recorded a total of 46 species and 3,961 individuals. No unexpected species were found…

Stewards 2021 Review Stewards Sessions from July to December 2021

The High Park Stewards in-field stewardship events resumed in July 2021 after being put on hold due to COVID-19 resurgences during the first part of the year. The first event for 2021 was held on July 25th. Similarly to last…

Now available – the latest issue of our UPDATE newsletter

Please see the December 2021 issue of our UPDATE newsletter for a summary of news and activities involving the High Park Natural Environment Committee, High Park Stewards and our City partners. While more people than ever have come to value…

Natural Environment Survey Results

The High Park Natural Environment Committee recently conducted a survey of members and supporters. The results are now available here. It’s heartening to see how much support there is for better protection of High Park’s natural environment, and in particular…

High Park Stewards Newsletters pdf versions of newsletters sent to Stewards

October 2021 Due to COVID restrictions Urban Forestry is sending out invites to on-site sessions to those who were active in 2019 or have signed up to receive them since them. The general High Park Stewards email list is for…

Hawk Migration is Underway High Park Hawk Watch - Visitors Welcome!

The High Park Hawk Watch got off to a “flying” start with several bald eagles on September 1st. It continues daily until November 30. Hawks generally fly when the winds are from the northwest. Keen birders monitor the weather report…

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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 »

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

Blooming Chart Featured Guide

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

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!

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

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PLEASE NOTE: Volunteer programs are operating on a limited basis due to COVID-19.

Tours, Walks, and Talks

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Sunday Walking Tours and certain High Park Nature Centre programs are now operating on an in-person basis.

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.