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Christmas Bird Count 2025 December 14, 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…
Hawk Migration this fall High Park Hawk Watch - Visitors Welcome!
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…
Zebra Swallowtail Butterfly in High Park First sighting since 1896
Rare Butterfly seen in High Park This summer a rare butterfly species was seen briefly in High Park and caught on video by a Crystal Byrne, a regular park visitor…
Cicada-killer Wasps make their home in High Park Meet our new resident: Sphecius speciosus
In recent years these large, boldly coloured wasps have taken up residence in High Park’s sandy soil. Despite their imposing size, they are not a threat to people. Males constantly…
High Park Off-Leash Area Improvement August - December 2025
The City of Toronto, in collaboration with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, will be commencing Phase 2 of the High Park Off-Leash Area Improvement Project August 2025. This project…
Monitoring Water Levels At Grenadier Pond
A measuring device has been installed at the pier – a metre stick to measure the water level of Grenadier Pond. The 1 metre level represents about 77 metres above…
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…
