Enjoy and protect nature with us

Toronto Field Naturalists

Enjoy and protect nature with us!

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. Learn more about the benefits to membership to decide if Toronto Field Naturalists is right for you. And don’t forget to check out our events calendar!


Upcoming Public Events

February Lecture: How Can Science and Photography Work Together to Advance Conservation in Canada?Date: Feb 01, 2026 @ 14:30Meeting Location: Zoom Meeting - Join us on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM via Zoom for our February lecture. Despite advances in technology, communication, and science, major conservation goals remain unmet and endangered Read More

Public Walk – Come to Know our Reptile Friends!Date: Feb 10, 2026 @ 12:30Meeting Location: Mystik Café at 56C Kensington Ave - Join us on Tuesday, February 10th at 12:30 pm for an indoor event at the Mystik Café in Kensington Market. Leader: Paul Overy Location: 56C Kensington Ave., Toronto Description: This Read More

Junior Naturalists – Turtle Conservation and Fundraiser for the Orillia Turtle HospitalDate: Feb 14, 2026 @ 10:00Meeting Location: Will be provided - Join the Juniors for “Turtle Conservation with Don Scallen”, an informative event on turtles and a fundraiser for the Orillia Turtle Hospital. Don is the author of ‘Nature Where We Read More

See all of TFN’s upcoming Walks and Lectures that are open to the public.

See our full Events Calendar.