In recent days, the provincial government has put in play three fundamental rewrites of existing laws, which together would undo decades of progress on protecting and restoring Ontario’s natural heritage. These changes include the gutting of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act (ERO# 013-5033); exempting developers from protecting most of Ontario’s threatened and endangered species and their Read More
Our Kanopy Pick for May, “The Reluctant Radical” tracks Ken Ward Jr., chair of the Society of Environmental Journalists First Amendment Task Force, “through a series of civil disobedience direct actions, culminating with his participation in the coordinated action that shut down all the U.S. tar sands oil pipelines on October 11, 2016.” An intimate Read More
TFN is offering full scholarships for five youth from the GTA to attend Ontario Nature’s 2019 Youth Summit for Biodiversity and Environmental Leadership. The summit will be held near beautiful Lake Couchiching near Orillia on the weekend of September 20-22. In addition to spending time outdoors, highlights include: Interactive workshops and activities on topics including Read More
We’re really pleased to announce that as of a few minutes ago more than twenty years of Toronto Field Naturalist are now available online! Our newsletter began publication in September of 1938, offering Torontonians a unique and intimate view into nature in our city. Putting our 1998 issues online represents a significant milestone in making Read More
As mentioned in our recent Celebrate Earth Day post, TFN member Theresa Moore, creator of the recently-released Fauna, Photographs, led her annual Nature Walk and Litter Pick-up along German Mills Creek on April 20th. Special thanks to Theresa for her ongoing dedication to this remarkable area, and for providing the update that follows. Prior to Read More
In a move that will prove devastating to species at risk, the Ontario government has just unveiled plans to severely undermine the Endangered Species Act. Ontario Nature sums up the proposed changes as follows: “If the changes go through, Species listed as threatened or endangered may no longer be automatically protected. The Minister will have Read More
TFN members should note that the Office will NOT be open on Friday, April 19th. Between the long weekend and Earth Day related events no one is available to host that morning. We do apologize for any inconvenience. Read More
Come hear about several new projects to create waterfront habitat, both in downtown Toronto and in Mississauga. By attending and asking questions, you will show the agencies your interest in natural habitats and native species. Be part of the conversation. May 14 at the Gladstone Hotel; doors open at 6:00 pm. Register for this “Lake Read More
Interested in joining the Toronto Field Naturalists Volunteer Program? It’s never been easier than it is now! By subscribing to our new Volunteer Alerts mailing list you’ll receive notice about new volunteer opportunities the moment they become available, with instructions on how to raise your hand. Sign Up Now! Read More
Thanks to everyone who joined at James Gardens, for a beautiful hike south through Lambton Woods and across the Humber River swollen with spring run-off. It was warm enough for the Eastern Plasterer Bee to be out foraging on snowdrops and catkins, and swarming around their nest holes in the sandy Hydro cut. We saw Read More
Toronto Field Naturalists wishes to acknowledge this Land through which we walk. For thousands of years, the Land has been shared by the Wendat, the Haudenosaunee, and the Anishinaabe. Toronto is situated on the Land within the Toronto Purchase, Treaty 13, the traditional and treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. This territory is also part of the Dish with One Spoon Wampum, a covenant agreement between Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Wendat peoples and allied nations to peaceably share the land and all its resources. Today, the Land is home to peoples of numerous nations. We are all grateful to have the opportunity to continue to care for and share the beauty of this Land.