Founded in 1923, the Toronto Field Naturalists (TFN) is a volunteer-run non-profit nature conservation organization. We connect people with nature in the Toronto area, helping them to understand, enjoy, and protect Toronto’s green spaces and the species that inhabit them.
Members may come on any one of our 100+ guided nature walks each year, led by knowledgeable volunteers who enjoy sharing their passion for nature. We publicize a few of these each month for the enjoyment of the general public. Walks happen year round in natural areas & neighbourhoods all across Toronto, and a variety of themes are represented ranging from nature & ecology to history & heritage.
Members are invited to free monthly lectures given by noted experts, exploring everything from nature in the city to global environmental issues. Lectures are held live online by Zoom. Recordings are to members on our members-only site and to the public on our YouTube channel.
Members can make meaningful contributions to the protection of nature through participation in stewardship and citizen science initiatives like our Cottonwood Flats Monitoring Project, and in places like our 170+ hectares of private nature reserves.
Members Take Action in protecting Toronto’s green spaces and the species that inhabit them. By creating petitions, circulating important news, or representing TFN on advisory councils and stakeholder groups, we offer many opportunities for members to help raise awareness, advocate for nature, and inform decision-making.
And that’s just the beginning. From our Junior Naturalists program to the simple joy of socializing with fellow nature enthusiasts, membership in Toronto Field Naturalists is your passport to nature in the city. Learn more about the benefits of membership to decide if Toronto Field Naturalists is right for you.
Upcoming Events
Public Walk – Boxing Day on the SpitDate: Dec 26, 2024 @ 10:00Meeting Location: Tommy Thompson Park entrance at the foot of Leslie Street by the washrooms - Join us on Thursday, December 26th at 10:00 am for a 3-hr, 8 km, circular, nature walk on mostly paved surfaces, flat with some gentle slopes. No stairs. Leader: Charles Read More
Subway Series: The lost Midway neighbourhood/today’s Beach Hill neighbourhoodDate: Jan 4, 2025 @ 10:00Meeting Location: Entrance to Woodbine Subway Station - Leader: Joanne Doucette Getting There: Accessible by TTC. There is a public parking lot nearby. Walk Details: A 4 hr, 6-10 km, linear nature and heritage walk on mostly unpaved Read More
University of Toronto – Queen’s ParkDate: Jan 15, 2025 @ 10:00Meeting Location: NE corner Bloor at Yonge - Leader: Richard Longley Getting There: Yonge/Bloor TTC (check to see if running) Walk Details: A 2.5 hrs, 8 km, linear heritage walk on mostly paved surfaces, fairly flat, no stairs. Read More