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
We are looking forward to another exciting program at Toronto Field Naturalist Juniors, and we’re hoping that many of you can join us on Saturday mornings, most often from 10am till noon. We will learn about Toronto species, where they live, and how to find them. Please put the following dates on your calendar. Also, please tell your friends!
- June 14th: Don Scallen will join us in exploring nesting birds at the Humber Arboretum.
Latest in the Blog
Opportunities for Nature-Loving Youth aged 13-18yrs April 9, 2025 - Many kids cultivate a love of nature through their childhood, maybe by participating in a Junior Naturalist program, or Guides/Scouts, or visiting Provincial Parks on family camping trips. As they enter the teen 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.