by Bob Yukich The annual High Park Christmas Bird Count was held on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021 (a mostly sunny day with light snow-cover). Our route recorded a total of 46 species and 3,961 individuals. No unexpected species were found…
Stewards 2021 Review Stewards Sessions from July to December 2021
The High Park Stewards in-field stewardship events resumed in July 2021 after being put on hold due to COVID-19 resurgences during the first part of the year. The first event for 2021 was held on July 25th. Similarly to last…
Fall Nature Hikes 2021: BEWARE THE PARASITES!
The High Park Nature Centre is offering guided hikes on Saturday afternoons this fall. On October 30 from 1:30 to 3:00. Registration Required $10. See Nature Centre website for more details.
Fall Nature Hikes 2021: Know Your Nature – With the High Park Rangers
The High Park Nature Centre is offering guided hikes on Saturday afternoons this fall. On December 4 from 1:30 to 3:00. Registration Required. For this one pay what you can. See Nature Centre website for more details.
Fall Nature Hikes 2021: Amazing Animal Adaptations
The High Park Nature Centre is offering guided hikes on Saturday afternoons this fall. On November 27 from 1:30 to 3:00. Registration Required $10. See Nature Centre website for more details.
Fall Nature Hikes 2021
The High Park Nature Centre is offering guided hikes on Saturday afternoons this fall, from Oct 16th to Dec 4th from 1:30 to 3:00. We invite you to build your friendship with nature by exploring the many gifts and riches…
Fall Nature Hikes 2021: Pond-ering the Grenadier
The High Park Nature Centre is offering guided hikes on Saturday afternoons this fall. On November 20 from 1:30 to 3:00. Registration Required $10. See Nature Centre website for more details.
Fall Nature Hikes 2021: Meandering Mindfully in Nature
The High Park Nature Centre is offering guided hikes on Saturday afternoons this fall. On November 13 from 1:30 to 3:00. Registration Required $10. See Nature Centre website for more details.
Autumn Photo Buff Walk with David Allen
Please join us for our regular 90 minute Sunday walk. David Allen has been taking photographs in High Park for many years. He’ll show you how to get unique shots and what camera settings to use for the best pictures.…
Tramping the Trails
Please join us for our regular 90 minute Sunday walk. Explore some of the beautiful trails in the park. Learn about the different forms of trails, how they were formed and how they related to the natural features of the…
Natural Environment Survey Results
The High Park Natural Environment Committee recently conducted a survey of members and supporters. The results are now available here. It’s heartening to see how much support there is for better protection of High Park’s natural environment, and in particular…
Walking Tour TBA
Topic – to be announced.
Art In The Park
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 sight. Art enthusiast Grace Petrucci will introduce you to these.…
Hawk Migration is Underway High Park Hawk Watch - Visitors Welcome!
The High Park Hawk Watch got off to a “flying” start with several bald eagles on September 1st. It continues daily until November 30. Hawks generally fly when the winds are from the northwest. Keen birders monitor the weather report…
Who Goes to the Park
Please join us for our regular 90 minute Sunday walk. In 1984, artist Warabe Aska created a beautiful book of paintings and poems called “Who Goes To The Park.” All of the paintings were done in familiar spots in High…
Summer Hikes for All Ages – Amazing Animal Adaptations!
Late afternoon Thursday hikes offered by the High Park Nature Centre on August 12, 19 and 26. Pre-registration required. See Nature Centre website for more details.
Summer Hikes for All Ages – Time Travelling in High Park
Late afternoon Thursday hikes offered by the High Park Nature Centre on August 12, 19 and 26. Pre-registration required. See Nature Centre website for more details.
Summer Hikes for All Ages – In Trees We Trust: Ravines
Late afternoon Thursday hikes offered by the High Park Nature Centre on August 12, 19 and 26. Pre-registration required. See Nature Centre website for more details.
Plants, Butterflies and Moths: Bringing the Savannah home to your Garden
High Park is exceptional for its many habitats. From the now extirpated Karner Blue butterfly and their host lupines, to the swallowtails and silk moths of the Sassafras tree, to monarchs and milkweeds, and to the extraordinary number of moths…
Caterpillars, Moths and Butterflies
The High Park Sunday Walking Tours are starting again! Join Don Scallen for a talk and walk about caterpillars, moths and butterflies. Meet at the benches, on the south side of Grenadier Restaurant at 10:30 a.m. COVID guidelines will be…
