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.

Phragmites Removal Project at Grenadier PondFall 2024 update

Phragmites removal at Grenadier Pond is tentatively scheduled for September 16 to 20, 2024, weather dependent. The following information has been provided by Urban Forestry: Our goal for this project is to significantly reduce the Phragmites population size over the…

Algae warning at Grenadier Pond

Signs warning of blue-green algae have been posted at Grenadier Pond (sign first noticed on Sept. 1, 2024). Blue-green algae can rapidly increase to form a large mass or “bloom” when conditions are favourable. For more information on harmful algal…

HIGH PARK MOVEMENT STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION UPDATESummer/September 2024

The following highlights are based on the High Park Movement Strategy Implementation Update. You can subscribe directly for future updates here. Public Information Session September 10, 2024 The City is partnering with TRCA to undertake a road ecology study within…

Hawk Migration is UnderwayHigh Park Hawk Watch - Visitors Welcome!

The High Park Hawk Watch got off to a flying start with a bald eagle soaring overhead on September 1st. It continues daily until November 30. Hawks generally fly when the winds are from the northwest. Keen birders monitor the…

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…

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