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

Public Walk: Black Creek & Derrydowns ParkDate: Oct 1, 2026 @ 11:00Meeting Location: Pioneer Subway Station - Enjoy an autumn nature walk through Black Creek Parkland and Derrydowns Park as we follow the winding path of Black Creek. With lots of trees in the area, there should Read More

Junior Naturalists: Hawk Watch & High ParkDate: Oct 3, 2026 @ 10:00Meeting Location: Register for full information - Experience the Hawk Watch and explore the Oak Savannah and Grenadier Pond at High Park. Registration is required if you are not already a member of the Junior Naturalists. Register here. TFN’s free Read More

October Lecture: A New Home for Nature Along Toronto’s WaterfrontDate: Oct 06, 2026 @ 19:00Meeting Location: Zoom Meeting - Join us on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm for our October lecture. This talk will showcase native plants and animals now flourishing in Ookwemin Minising, the redeveloped Portlands Read More

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

See our full Events Calendar.