Where there's smoke, there's renewal

The High Park Stewards and the prescribed burn that took place on April 29, 2022 are both featured in an article by Emily Waugh in the Toronto Star. Read the article as it first appeared online or the Pressreader version or this pdf of the print version.

HIGH PARK MOVEMENT STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION UPDATESummer 2024

The following highlights are based on the High Park Movement Strategy: E-Update #10 – Implementation Update. You can subscribe directly for future updates here. Return of 203 High Park Bus The 203 High Park bus has returned for the summer…

Finding and Caring for Native PlantsNative 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 think about how the plants provide food and shelter throughout…

Sakura – Cherry Trees in High ParkHow this Japanese tradition came to High Park.

High Park’s cherry trees are blooming! Vehicle access is closed in the park. For more information, including a map of locations, virtual tours and accessibility information visit the City’s Cherry Blossoms webpage. Please take care to respect wildlife and their…

Protecting Wildlife – A new role for volunteers2024 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 appropriate for savannahs and woodlands. Flames stay very low and…

Traditional and Prescribed BurnTuesday, April 9, 2024

A traditional and prescribed burn will take place in High Park on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. This burn is part of an ongoing practice to manage and care for the land, specifically aimed at restoring the Black Oak Savannah ecosystem.…

Where there’s smoke, there’s renewalArticle in Toronto Star, May 14, 2022