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 at facilities on University of Toronto campus (Victoria College), just outside Museum TTC station.
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
Outreach Talk: Toronto’s Ravines: Nature and History at Your DoorstepDate: Oct 24, 2024 @ 18:00Meeting Location: North York Central Library, Room 101 - Join Ellen Schwartzel, past president of TFN and former Ontario Deputy Environmental Commissioner on Thursday, October 24th at 6 pm at North York Central Library. This presentation, highlighted with artwork Read More
Public Walk – Subway Series: Victoria Park to Main Street StationDate: Nov 02, 2024 @ 10:00Meeting Location: In the entrance to Victoria Park Subway Station - Join us on Saturday, November 2nd at 10:00 am for a 4 hour, 6 to 10 km linear walk over mostly unpaved and uneven surfaces with both gentle and steep Read More
November Lecture: The Fascinating World of RaptorsDate: Nov 03, 2024 @ 14:30Meeting Location: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85730069272?pwd=hpPyhJeqggDDRFYbfXg2tFYOqTM0uL.1 Meeting ID: 857 3006 9272 Passcode: 025410 - Join us on Sunday, November 3rd at 2:30 pm for our November lecture titled “The Fascinating World of Raptors” with Catherine Manschot, Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch Committee. Since retiring from teaching Read More