Toronto Star article, January 13, 2020

“We love High Park for its natural beauty. Will that love be the death of it?”

Hawk Migration this fallHigh 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 report and come on good days. There is generally a…

Cicada-killer Wasps make their home in High ParkMeet 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 patrol their underground nesting sites and may aggressively fly right…

Sakura – Cherry Trees in High ParkHow 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 the TTC bus and Wheel-Trans vehicles will be allowed during this period. For more information, including…

Traditional and Prescribed BurnThursday, April 23, 2026

A traditional and prescribed burn will be held in High Park on Thursday, April 23, 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.…

Christmas Bird Count 2025December 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 around High Park, Sunnyside Beach, and surrounding area. In all,…

Toronto Star article, January 13, 2020by Kate Allen