Forks of the Don River, 2015 (TFN Archives)
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
TFN board member, Ellen Schwartzel, kindly arranged a private group tour of the Nature on the Page exhibit at the Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library (120 St. George Street, 2nd Floor) on Thursday, April 25 at 6:30pm. We are pleased to be able to offer spots on the tour to the first five TFN members Read More
TFN is pleased to be a participant on the Community Liaison Committee for The Meadoway Class EA. We encourage members and friends to attend the first Public Information Centre on April 24, 6:15 pm – 9:00 pm, at the Centennial College Event Centre Winter/Fall & Vista Rooms (937 Progress Avenue, 8th Floor). Come and learn Read More
As Earth Day falls on Easter weekend this year, it’s a bit more like Earth Month! Look below for 10 ways you can show the Earth you care! Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve Cleanup – April 13, 10:00am to 12:00pm Join the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve Stewardship Team and TFNers aplenty for the annual cleanup of Read More
Litter is not just unsightly – plastic waste can be downright dangerous and even deadly to wildlife and to ecosystems. Local cleanups can help, but to make headway, we need to tackle litter at the source. One way is to cut back on single use plastics. Right now, the Ontario government is asking for public 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.