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Sakura – Cherry Trees in High Park How this Japanese tradition came to High Park.
High Park’s cherry trees are blooming! There is no vehicle or parking access to High Park during the cherry blossom peak bloom period. Only Wheel-Trans vehicles will be allowed during this…
Traditional and Prescribed Burn Thursday, April 17, 2025
A traditional and prescribed burn will take place in High Park on Thursday, April 17, 2025. This burn is part of an ongoing practice to manage and care for the…
Finding and Caring for Native Plants Native plant sales, Resources and Community Groups
Now is the time to think about adding more native plants to your garden to help create a haven for wildlife including pollinators, insects and birds. When planning your garden…
Traditional and Prescribed Burn Spring 2025 Advance Notice
The City of Toronto in collaboration with Indigenous Land Stewardship Circle (ILSC) is once again preparing for the annual traditional and prescribed burn program this spring in High Park. Here…
High Park Christmas Bird Count 2024 December 15, 2024
by Sean Fraser Toronto’s 100th Christmas Bird Count took place on Sunday, December 15, 2024. The High Park sector recorded 50 species – a bit higher than the average of…
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…
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”…
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…
Hawk Migration is Underway High Park Hawk Watch - Visitors Welcome!
The High Park Hawk Watch got off to a flying start with a bald eagle soaring overhead on September 1st. It continues daily until November 30. Hawks generally fly when…
Protecting Wildlife – A new role for volunteers 2024 Traditional and Prescribed Burn
People have asked about the safety of the animals in High Park during the traditional and prescribed burn. The prescribed burn in High Park is a low-intensity fire as is…
