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

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

Public Walk – University of Toronto 2Date: Feb 20, 2026 @ 10:00Meeting Location: College-University NW corner - Join us on Friday, February 20th at 10:00 am for a 3-4 hour, 5-7 km linear heritage walk. Leader: Richard Longley Location: College, University. St George, (Bloor, Devonshire Pl) Description: Read More

March Lecture: The Wild is Calling – Reconnecting to Nature, Right Where We LiveDate: Mar 03, 2026 @ 19:00Meeting Location: Zoom Meeting - Join us on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 7:00 pm for our March lecture. In this lecture, Dr. Nadina Galle explores three vital forms of connection we must restore in Read More

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

See our full Events Calendar.