Rouge Park, 2017 (TFN Archives)
TFN is absolutely thrilled to announce that current public health advisories now permit us to take to the trails again, albeit in form and function quite different than our traditional approach. For the foreseeable future, TFN Walks must adapt to and obey quickly changing guidelines set forth in the public health advisories issued by all Read More
Recent closures of all city park facilities include Dog Off-Leash Areas. Understandably, this leaves many Torontonians struggling to find ways to ensure that their companions are getting the amount of exercise and engagement they need for a healthy and joyful life. Unfortunately, it also seems to be leading to a notable surge in off-leash dogs Read More
For many of us, our commitment to physical distancing means sacrificing some of the time we’d typically be spending outside this time of year. But this shouldn’t stop us from exploring and learning more about our natural world! Make the most of your extra time indoors by taking in some of those amazing documentaries and Read More
UPDATE MARCH 25: The walker from the Lost Rivers Walk (Garrison Creek) on March 15 that subsequently reported fever-like symptoms (see below) has reported back healthy with no COVID-19 symptoms. If you attended the Lost Rivers Walk (Garrison Creek) on March 15, please be advised that Lost Rivers has since received a message that one Read More
Effective March 16, 2020, public health advisories, as well as Federal and Provincial government statements, are asking Canadians to “not leave their homes” except for essentials. This, combined with confirmation of community transmission of the COVID-19 virus in Ontario, has forced TFN to suspend all of our usual community activities. Until further notice, all TFN Read More
Over the last several days, public health advisories have begun to advocate for aggressive social distancing, in an effort to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. In response, Toronto schools are prolonging March Break, major and minor league sports seasons have been suspended, and many public events are being rescheduled. Toronto Field Naturalists Read More
TFN is honoured to partner with the Royal Ontario Museum, TRCA, Toronto Zoo, Rouge Park and the Toronto Ornithological Club for City Nature Challenge, April 24-27! This initiative celebrates urban nature & biodiversity by engaging cities around the world in a friendly competition to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the Read More
The Toronto Field Naturalists have recently submitted comments to an online survey hosted by the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) about the role of our province’s conservation authorities (CAs). But with numerous developer-sponsored lobbying groups pushing to limit the scope and mandate of conservation authorities, it is vital that individual Ontarians speak Read More
Thanks to everyone who made it out to our Humber Arboretum adventure. A special thanks to Nick who introduced us to Étienne Brûlé and described his life among the Huron Peoples. How cool to stand on the banks of the Humber River — the very spot Étienne and the Huron would have passed by in Read More
Come and explore the Humber Arboretum with us. Discover the trees of the Carolinian forest — the deciduous forest of southern Ontario. It is a season to notice the remarkable bark, and unique buds and shapes of trees. It’s also maple sugaring season! Let’s learn how First Peoples related to this forest and how they 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.