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Creating new Waterfront Habitat in the GTA

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

Fall colours from Vista Trail, Rouge Park

Meadoway Public Information Centre on April 24

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

Annual garbage cleanup at the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve

Fighting Plastic Waste and Litter

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

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2019 City Budget and our ravines

As has been lamented by many, our ravines were not explicitly afforded the kind of support in the City’s 2019 budget that we all know they so sorely need. This isn’t exactly surprising. TFN knew that this would be an uphill battle. Given the recent and radical changes to the size and structure of City Read More

Trail in Tommy Thompson Park

Making Great Parks Survey

Waterfront Toronto is looking for feedback on “the types of outdoor and park spaces that people most enjoy.” Please take some time to complete their survey and let them know the value you put on parks that allow us all to connect with nature & wildlife here in the city. Take the Survey Now Read More

Endangered Spotted Turtle

Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act

What does cutting “red-tape” in favour of business look like when it comes to protecting endangered species? The provincial government asserts the 10th Year Review of Ontario’s Endangered Species Act will ensure “positive outcomes for species” but after numerous attempts to dilute environmental and ecological protections in Ontario many people and organizations are worried. Please Read More

Tree Swallow in Cottonwood Flats

Toronto’s Draft Biodiversity Strategy

Public consultation events for Toronto’s Draft Biodiversity Strategy will be held on February 20, 26, 28, and March 2. Join in and raise your voice in support of biodiversity and habitat! Learn more at: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-gardens-beaches/ravines-natural-parklands/biodiversity-in-the-city/ Read More

Update: Ravines Petition & the 2019 Budget

Since the launch of our petition to Fund the Toronto Ravine Strategy in the 2019 Budget over 2400 people have signed in support – an amazing testament to the deep appreciation Torontonians have for their natural heritage. Over these same weeks, TFN Action Committee members have been working to encourage the Budget Committee to put Read More

Chester Springs Marsh Side View

Chester Springs Marsh Improvements open for comment

Chester Springs Marsh was developed over two decades ago, the first major project of the Task Force to Bring Back the Don. The City is now seeking public feedback on a proposed Conceptual Plan for improvements. Send your comments to greentoronto@toronto.ca by Feb 15, 2019. For more information: Chester Springs Improvements (toronto.ca) Chester Springs Marsh Read More

Trail in Sun Valley near Crothers Woods

TFN Petition: Adequately Fund the Toronto Ravine Strategy in the 2019 Budget

Do you agree that more needs to be done to protect and improve the ecological health of our ravines? On January 28th, the City of Toronto will officially begin its 2019 Budget Process. TFN has started a petition requesting adequate funding for implementation of the Ravine Strategy and insisting that these funds be used to 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.