TFN empowers its members to Take Action in protecting Toronto’s green spaces and the species that inhabit them. Members of our Action Committee circulate important environmental news, create petitions, collaborate with other organizations to address issue of concern, and sit on numerous advisory councils, community associations, and stakeholder groups, helping to advocate for nature, raise environmental awareness, and inform decision-making.
Action Updates
Ontario Is Going the Wrong Way in Protecting Nature October 17, 2025 - Nature remains the strongest symbol of Canadian identity, according to a recent poll. In 2022, Canada committed to protecting 30% of its land, inland waters, and coastal waters by 2030 Read More
Speak up to Protect Toronto’s Trees September 17, 2025 - The City of Toronto is reviewing its Tree Bylaws and wants public input. These bylaws regulate the injury and removal of trees, require planting replacement trees in compensation, and safeguard Read More
City Must Protect Natural Lands Against Raves September 10, 2025 - Strange things can happen in big cities, and TFN has now witnessed a scenario that leaves the local nature community shaken and angry. Cottonwood Flats is a much-loved nature spot Read More
Land transfers: for the birds? August 8, 2025 - If it sounds like Ploverpalooza is the punchline to a birder’s joke, you’d be wrong. The annual fest at Wasaga Beach is a birder’s dream though, celebrating local efforts which Read More
Beyond the Tap: How Everyday Choices Affect the Great Lakes July 11, 2025 - Every time we turn on the tap in Toronto, we’re relying on Lake Ontario—a vital part of the Great Lakes system that provides drinking water to 35 million people across Read MoreLooking for more action updates? Check out the Take Action category in the Blog.