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Traditional and Prescribed Burn

A traditional and prescribed burn will be held in High Park in early spring 2026. This burn is part of an ongoing practice to manage and care for the land, specifically aimed at restoring the Black Oak Savannah ecosystem. When…

Christmas Bird Count 2025

by Sean Fraser Toronto’s 101st Christmas Bird Count took place on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Braving the cold and windy weather, 22 participants covered about 24km of paths and trails around High Park, Sunnyside Beach, and surrounding area. In all,…

Hawk Migration this fall

The High Park Hawk Watch starts on September 1 and continues daily until November 30. Hawks generally fly when the winds are from the northwest. Keen birders monitor the weather report and come on good days. There is generally a…

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