TFN’s free Junior Naturalists Program provides learning experiences for children aged 6-14, aimed at connecting them with nature and helping them to understand, enjoy, and protect Toronto’s green spaces and the species that live there. Through hikes, nature interpretation, stewardship, hands-on activities, and games, Junior Naturalists explore all aspects of our natural world, learning to appreciate and respect our natural heritage. We move around the city to enjoy the wildlife and discover new ravines and parks we may not have explored before. Every child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Register as a Junior Naturalists by filling in this form.
Our schedule and meetup locations are delivered to registered members via email. If you have misplaced a recent email, or require clarification, please email juniortfn@torontofieldnaturalists.org.
Upcoming Events
Please put the following dates on your calendar. Also, please tell your friends!
Junior Naturalists: Fall Birds and ButterfliesDate: Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:00Meeting Location: Register for full information - Join TFN’s Junior Naturalists at Todmorden Mills and Crothers Woods to look for fall birds and butterflies. Registration is required if you are not already a member of the Junior Naturalists. Register here. Read More
Junior Naturalists: Hawk Watch & High ParkDate: Oct 3, 2026 @ 10:00Meeting Location: Register for full information - Experience the Hawk Watch and explore the Oak Savannah and Grenadier Pond at High Park. Registration is required if you are not already a member of the Junior Naturalists. Register here. TFN’s free Read More
Junior Naturalists: Exploring Owl PelletsDate: Nov 14, 2026 @ 10:00Meeting Location: Register for full information - Find the bones inside an owl pellet and reconstruct its rodent prey. Registration is required if you are not already a member of the Junior Naturalists. Register here. TFN’s free Junior Naturalists Program Read MoreLatest in the Blog
Giant Silk Moths June 29, 2026 - by Violet Moshe, age 11 I’ve been raising giant silk moths for three years and am always happy to tell others about this adventure. It all started one summer night, Read MoreCheck out all of the posts in our Junior Naturalists’ Blog.
You can also explore nature in Toronto with our Scavenger Hunt sheets, or have your questions answered on our Juniors Resources page.