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
Coalition intervenes at Supreme Court of Canada in case challenging Ontario government’s destruction of Ontario Place July 19, 2026 - Can a government shield its decisions from existing laws and court review, and is Ontario Place a protected “public trust”? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 16, 2026 TORONTO – A coalition Read More
Toad Scouting on Toronto Island July 14, 2026 - This summer, Ellen Schwartzel and Jenny Bull led two outings on Toronto Island to count baby toads (toadlets) as they emerge onto land after their tadpole stage. The sessions were Read More
Speak Up for Toronto Island: How to Stop the Airport Jet Expansion June 25, 2026 - The Federal Government holds the ultimate authority to prevent the expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to accommodate commercial jets. Right now, we have a critical window to make Read More
Jets Over Nature: The True Cost of Island Airport Expansion May 15, 2026 - The proposed expansion of Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport to accommodate jet aircraft threatens several of the most significant natural habitats in our city. Toronto identifies 89 Environmentally Significant Areas Read More
Your feedback needed now: Let’s keep Tommy Thompson Park an urban wilderness April 30, 2026 - The City of Toronto and TRCA are now consulting on how to improve the “visitor experience” at Tommy Thompson Park, through a project called the Visitor Experience Plan (VEP). The Read MoreLooking for more action updates? Check out the Take Action category in the Blog.