Rouge Park, 2017 (TFN Archives)
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
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
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
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 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
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
Devastated by toxic chemicals only decades ago, Ontario’s population of double-crested cormorants has seen substantial recovery in recent years. The Government of Ontario has put forth a proposal to establish a hunting season for double-crested cormorants (ERO 013-4124) which would let 50 cormorants be killed per hunter every day, with those cormorants killed being permitted Read More
Ontario’s Open for Business Act (Bill 66) threatens our Greenbelt, sensitive natural habitat, and important farmland. Economic and housing opportunities already abound in Ontario cities and towns without the need to bypass protections afforded by important legislation like the Clean Waters Act, Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, and Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, all Read More
Prepared by Ellen Schwartzel, TFN Board of Directors Ellen Schwartzel’s career included advising three Environmental Commissioners, and she was Deputy Environmental Commissioner from 2013 till retiring in July 2018. Ontario is about to lose its independent Environmental Commissioner, as part of cuts announced by the Ford government on November 15, 2018. The details were laid Read More
Until November 16th, the Province of Ontario wants to hear your opinion on a provincial response to Climate Change. “Later this fall, Ontario will release a plan that will identify specific areas of focus to help us tackle and be more resilient to climate change … This made-in-Ontario solution will strike the right balance between 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.