Toronto Field Naturalists

Building on Ravine Slopes is a Terrible Idea Toronto learned a hard lesson 71 years ago, when Hurricane Hazel tore a path of death and destruction across the region. The lesson was that we absolutely must protect our ravines and natural lands so...

Our latest blog post: Building on Ravine Slopes is a Terrible Idea
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Protecting the Vision of Humber Bay Park Humber Bay Park was originally designed as a quiet refuge on Toronto’s waterfront. However, this natural sanctuary is now under threat by a proposal to allow noisy, polluting jet-ski rentals into the ...

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Fifty-two Years of Advocacy Led to Success We owe a massive congratulations to Land Over Landings for their 53-year citizen-led campaign. I’m certain the original organizers of People Over Planes back in 1972 didn’t anticipate a half-century f...

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A Seasonal Refresher on Owl Etiquette Everyone loves owls, and especially majestic snowy owls when they grace us with their presence in the winter. But constant viewing by nature lovers and wildlife photographers during the day when the o...

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#torontofieldnaturalists #ethicalbirding #naturefirst

Ontario Is Going the Wrong Way in Protecting Nature Nature remains the strongest symbol of Canadian identity, according to a recent poll. In 2022, Canada committed to protecting 30% of its land, inland waters, and coastal waters by 2030 to safeguard bi...

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Speak up to Protect Toronto’s Trees The City of Toronto is reviewing its Tree Bylaws and wants public input. These bylaws regulate the injury and removal of trees, require planting replacement trees in compensation, and safeguard sensit...

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City Must Protect Natural Lands Against Raves Strange things can happen in big cities, and TFN has now witnessed a scenario that leaves the local nature community shaken and angry.   Cottonwood Flats is a much-loved nature spot in the Don Valley,...

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Save the date for our native plant sale this fall! ✨

✅ Native plants, educational booths, informative presentation

📅 Saturday October 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 First Unitarian Church of Hamilton (170 Dundurn St S, #HamOnt)
🤝 In partnership with the church's Climate Action Team

Land transfers: for the birds? If it sounds like Ploverpalooza is the punchline to a birder’s joke, you’d be wrong. The annual fest at Wasaga Beach is a birder’s dream though, celebrating local efforts which have brought the Piping...

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Beyond the Tap: How Everyday Choices Affect the Great Lakes Every time we turn on the tap in Toronto, we’re relying on Lake Ontario—a vital part of the Great Lakes system that provides drinking water to 35 million people across Canada and the U.S. People often...

Our latest blog post:
Beyond the Tap - How Everyday Choices Affect the Great Lakes.

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How are Toronto’s parks actually funded? Deteriorating infrastructure and maintenance backlogs continue to affect the City’s parks

How are Toronto’s parks actually funded? thevarsity.ca/2025/07/05/h...
Includes some quotes from me on behalf of @torontonature.bsky.social

Bill 5 Demands Action: Stand Up for Endangered Species For nearly 20 years, Ontario’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been a vital safeguard for at-risk wildlife and their habitats. But now, after years of neglect, the Ontario government has introduced B...

Our latest Take Action blog post.

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Outreach Talk – Toronto’s Ravines Join Ellen Schwartzel, former Ontario Deputy Environmental Commissioner and former president of Toronto Field Naturalists, on April 22nd from 2 to 3 pm. A presentation, highlighted with artwork and ph...

Outreach Talk – Toronto’s Ravines. Join Ellen Schwartzel, former Ontario Deputy Environmental Commissioner and former president of Toronto Field Naturalists, on April 22nd from 2 to 3 pm.
Details here: torontofieldnaturalists.org/TFN-events/o...

#toronto #torontoravines #torontofieldnaturalists

Your Vote Shapes Our Future—Stand for Nature! In today’s political climate, many of us have tuned out from the news. But with an important federal election ahead, every vote counts—especially when it comes to protecting Canada’s natural heritage....

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Procrastinate on Cleaning Up Your Garden This Spring! As the weather warms up, many gardeners feel the urge to tidy up their yards, clearing away dead leaves, stems, and other plant debris. But did you know that waiting a little longer before you start y...

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Toronto Nature Now Podcasts Toronto Field Naturalists is thrilled to provide Toronto Nature Now on Met Radio! Each segment spends a few minutes discussing what to see outdoors, important news, and celebrating nature in Toronto! ...

Check the new directory of episodes of our Toronto Nature Show. The directory contains recordings of previous episodes of the show.

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Toronto Field Naturalists provides Toronto Nature Now in partnership with Met Radio.
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Public Walk: Trees of Marie Curtis Park Join us on Saturday, March 29th at 10:00 am for a 2 hr, 3 km circular trees walk on mostly unpaved and uneven surfaces, flat with some gentle slopes and no stairs. Leader: Lillian Natalizio Walk Locat...

Our next public walk.

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Public Walk: High Park on World Water Day Join us on World Water Day, March 22nd at 10:00 am for a 2.5 hr, 4 km circular nature and heritage walk on mostly unpaved and uneven surfaces with gentle slopes and some steep slopes, as well as some ...

Our next public walk.

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#torontofieldnaturalists #tfnwalks #naturewalk #toronto

Outreach Talk: Toronto’s Ravines: Nature and History at Your Doorstep Join our former president, Ellen Schwartzel, on Wednesday, March 19th, at 2 pm for a one-hour talk on Toronto's ravines. Details here: https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT541082&...

Upcoming outreach talk:

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#torontofieldnaturalists #torontoravines #tfnoutreach #toronto #canada #ravines #nature

How a Toronto Neighborhood is Leading the Way to Sustainable Living Our local wildlife and ecosystems are deeply affected by our rapidly changing climate, with the impacts becoming increasingly personal. The Pocket Change Project is a fantastic example of how a small ...

Our latest blog post: How a Toronto Neighborhood is Leading the Way to Sustainable Living

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TFN March 2025 Lecture: Ticks in Ontario YouTube video by Toronto Field Naturalists

The recording of our March lecture: Ticks in Ontarios is now available.

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March Lecture: Ticks in Ontario Join us on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at 2:30 pm for our March lecture: Ticks in Ontario with Dr. Andrew Peregrine, who is a veterinarian and clinical parasitologist at the Ontario Veterinary College, Un...

Our upcoming lecture.
Ticks in Ontario.

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#toronto #ontario #torontofieldnaturalists

Predator animals that lose their fear of humans are often killed. For more tips on how to enjoy nature and minimize your impact see tfngo.to/ethicalnatur....
#torontofieldnaturalists #wildlifeprotection #toronto #canada

Share your photo, not where you took it.

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Provincial Election 2025

Ontario Nature blog post on the upcoming provincial election.
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February Lecture: Toronto Zoo – Blanding’s Turtle Restoration Program Join us on February 2nd, 2025 at 2:30 pm for our February lecture: Toronto Zoo - Blanding’s Turtle Restoration Program. The Toronto Zoo will provide an overview of their Blanding’s Headstarting Progra...

Our next free lecture.

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Tent Encampments in Environmentally Sensitive Areas The rise in the number of encampments in Toronto was invariably going to lead to tents being erected in an environmentally sensitive area (ESA). While alarming (and rightly so) to nature lovers, this ...

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Road Salt in Winter: Are We Rubbing Salt Into a Wildlife Wound? As the snow starts to fly, the familiar crunch of road salt underfoot returns. In Canada, about 7 million tons of road salt are applied to our walkways and roadways every year. But few of us recognize...

Our latest blog post: Road Salt in Winter: Are We Rubbing Salt Into a Wildlife Wound?

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Ontario Place: A Cultural and Environmental Treasure at Risk Ontario Place, an iconic landmark on Toronto’s waterfront, holds significant cultural, architectural, and environmental value. Designated as a provincial heritage property, it is celebrated for its fu...

Our latest blog post - Ontario Place: A Cultural and Environmental Treasure at Risk.

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TFN Jrs Visit the Toronto Wildlife Centre The TFN Juniors paid a very memorable visit to the Toronto Wildlife Centre on Nov 9th. We learned that over 6275 wild wounded animals and 61 species had already been treated there this year.  Before t...

Latest blog post: TFN Jr’s visit the Toronto Wildlife Centre.

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