About Our Stewardship Program

High Park Stewards planting, 2013. Photo: Sharon Lovett
High Park Stewards planting, 2013. Photo: Sharon Lovett

For those of us who care about the environment and the survival of creatures of all kinds, finding a way to actually do something to help them survive, enhances our own lives and will be a legacy to be proud of. Volunteer Stewards have been working with the City of Toronto since 1996, to protect and restore the remaining natural areas of High Park including large areas of Savannah with Black Oak trees and related flora and fauna. During the spring, summer and fall we plant, collect seeds, and remove invasive species from restoration sites. 

Registration on the City's volunteer platform for sessions is required. Also, please email [email protected] to be added to the list of High Park Volunteers.

There is a section on the city's website specifically about the Community Stewardship Program (does not include High Park).

There are many galleries to visit on this site on plants and wildlife as well as information on invasive species and native plant gardening. Our Blog has many items of interest as well and a 2021 Year in Review.

We urge you to also join Other Groups and use the On Demand Learning Recordings.

Our 20th Anniversary

In 2017 the High Park Stewards program celebrated it's 20th anniversary.

Tania Aggart with 20th Anniversary Cake. Photo: Sharon Lovett

High Park Stewards 20th Anniversary, 2017. Infographic: Magali Rotoullie
High Park Stewards 20th Anniversary, 2017. Infographic: Magali Rotoullie

What's New?

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History

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Research

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