Plants and Pollinators

At the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Cafe in the middle of High Park 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Join Clement Kent as he leads you on a journey of exploration, discovering High Park's plants and pollinators. Clement is an avid gardener and lover of nature. He'll entertain you with his insights, demonstrations, and even some quizzes.

Free

Caterpillars, Moths, and Butterflies

At the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Cafe in the middle of High Park 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Don Scallen dove into the natural world as a little boy and has remained immersed ever since. He’s a birder, butterfly blitzer, fish watcher and a native plant aficionado. He is also captivated by insects including caterpillars and moths. For…

Free

Invasive Plants and Animals

At the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Cafe in the middle of High Park 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Stewards cut invasive buckthorn, then the City Restoration Crew applies herbicide to the stumps. Join Stephen Smith as he leads us on an informative walk to learn about plants and animals that have taken over parts of the park, and…

Free

Art In The Park

At the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Cafe in the middle of High Park 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Please join us for our regular 90-minute Sunday walk. There are a number of beautiful sculptures and statues in the park - some tucked away and some in plain site. Art enthusiast and former teacher Grace Petrucci will introduce you…

Free

Who Goes To The Park

At the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Cafe in the middle of High Park 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Join Mark Ellwood as he leads you through the park on a walk that celebrates the beautiful artwork featured in the book, "Who Goes To The Park." The book of illustrations and poems was created by Warabe Aska in 1984.…

Free

The Trees of High Park

At the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Cafe in the middle of High Park 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Our walking tour leader this week is Don Scallen, a lifelong naturalist and a nature writer. Among his passions are birds, herptiles, butterflies, wildflowers and, of course, trees. Don leads an annual caterpillar/butterfly session at High Park in mid-summer. He…

Free

My Favorite Places with Sarah Doucette

At the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Cafe in the middle of High Park 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Please join us for our regular 90 minute Sunday walk. Come and discover some of Sarah Doucette's favorite places in High Park. Sarah is the former city councillor for the area and now serves as the Executive Director at Swansea…

Free

Poetry And Passion In The Park with Julia Bennett

At the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Cafe in the middle of High Park 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Please join us for our regular 90 minute Sunday walk. Join Julia Bennett as she leads a walking tour filled with poetry and passion. Julia will share special readings and translations of poems, including a focus on the works of Lesya Ukrainska. Put…

Free

High Park In Transition: Preparing For Winter

At the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Cafe in the middle of High Park 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Please join us for our regular 90 minute Sunday walk. Join Pat Parent as he leads an informative walk about how animals and plants prepare for the winter. Pat brings his expert knowledge of the park, and shares fascinating insights…

Free

Autumnal Splendor Photo-Buff Walk

At the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Cafe in the middle of High Park 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

David Allen is a professional photographer who has been taking pictures in High Park for decades In this lively and interactive walk, David will show you how to get the perfect picture. Whether you are interested in flowers, animals, people,…

Free

Walking The Trails

At the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Cafe in the middle of High Park 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Join Mark Ellwood for a brisk walk through some of the beautiful trails in the park. We'll go up the east side and down the west side. You might just discover a trail that you've never been on before! Bring…

Free

Topic: To Be Announced

At the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Cafe in the middle of High Park 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Host: TBA

Free

Bouncing Back from the Burn

Triangle median near Bloor St entrance 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Join us for our first walk of 2023. On April 13, the city undertook a prescribed burn on parts of the Black Oak Savanah. On our walk, we will visit those areas and see how nature has started to bounce…

Who Goes To The Park?

Triangle median near Bloor St entrance 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Forty years ago, artist Warabe Aska created a beautiful book filled with paintings that he made in High Park. He called the book, "Who Goes To The Park." We will visit the site of each painting to see what it…

Caterpillars, Moths, and Butterflies

Triangle median near Bloor St entrance 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Sunday July 16 Caterpillars, Moths, and Butterflies Join us for a terrific walk featuring caterpillars, moths and butterflies. Tour leader Don Scallen dove into the natural world as a little boy and has remained immersed ever since. He’s a birder,…

Exploring The Trails

Triangle median near Bloor St entrance 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

  Sunday August 6 Exploring The Trails Join Mark Ellwood for a pleasant walk through some of the beautiful trails in the park. We'll walk along a pretty, meandering path down the west side near Grenadier Pond. We'll then cross…

The Trees of High Park

Triangle median near Bloor St entrance 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Sunday September 10 The Trees of High Park On this walk Don Scallen will share stories about the diverse trees that thrive in High Park’s remarkable urban forest. Rare Black Oak savanna thrives on its sandy soils. Regionally rare Sassafras…

The Birds of Autumn Fall Migration in High Park

Triangle median near Bloor St entrance 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

This will be an introduction to the habitats in High Park with a focus on birds. Steve Garrett will point out the different habitats in the park and talk about what's happening with the birdlife all around us: sparrows and thrushes…

Art In The Park

Triangle median near Bloor St entrance 200 Parkside Dr., Toronto, AZ

Please join us for our regular 90 minute Sunday walk. There are a number of beautiful sculptures and statues in the park - some tucked away and some in plain site. Art enthusiast and former teacher Grace Petrucci will introduce…

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