Since the High Park Nature website was first launched in 2010, it has provided a wealth of information about the natural features of High Park. Now we are pleased to present our new WordPress site – designed to perform well…
New Treatment for Buckthorn Demonstration Trial Summer 2020
This summer Urban Forestry is partnering in a demonstration trial with BioForest, a forest pest management company, to manage invasive buckthorn shrubs using the bioherbicide Chontrol Peat Paste. The active ingredient Chondrostereum purpureum is a naturally occurring fungi in forest…
High Park Stewards At-Home
Since field events will not be starting this month due to COVID-19, we’re trying something new and different! Every two weeks, there will be a package made available on the High Park Nature website of at-home resources, projects, and activities…
Toronto Star article, January 13, 2020 by Kate Allen
“We love High Park for its natural beauty. Will that love be the death of it?” Read the article or The Star Pressreader version
Biodiversity in Microcosm: Container Gardening with Native Plants – Online meeting
Calling all condo dwellers and backyard citizen scientists: learn how anyone can make a small space into a green oasis for people, pollinators and wildlife alike. To register and receive Zoom info and password use this link. Urban gardens present…
Other Groups & Events Collected by High Park Nature
There are many activities happening in Toronto and beyond online that you may also be interested in attending or groups that you may want to receive newsletters from. Here are a few of them to get you started. Online Resources…
High Park Christmas Bird Count Results 2019
The annual High Park Christmas Bird Count was held on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 (a very windy day). The High Park route ended up with 43 species, our lowest since 2007. Dark-eyed Junco and Rock Pigeon numbers were the lowest…
Winter Wonderland Photo-Buff Walk – Sunday Walk
Professional photographer and High Park specialist David Allen helps you frame the best seasonal images. Bring your camera, iPad or other photo device.
Fireskills & Storytelling – Family Nature Walk
Connect back to the land and learn about High Park ecology through this action packed program which will explore how the roles of storytelling and fire have shaped us as humans.
High Park Stewards Summary 2019
There were over 280 participants (between 110 individuals coming at least once) who came out to High Park Stewards field restoration events. The average number of Stewards that attended each event was 22. Together Stewards contributed to over 575 field…
Personal Reflections – My High Park
These personal thoughts and creations have been inspired by the natural wonders of High Park. We invite you to submit a sample of your High Park nature-inspired writing and artwork to post on this website. If you have a website…
Sustainable Trails in Toronto’s High Park
High Park has a network of official trails that help people access areas of the park in a way that is safe for people and nature alike. However, over the years many small unofficial footpaths and trails have developed while…