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: 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
Trees of Toronto October 17, 2026 - Violet Moshe, 11 years old Did you know that on October 10th and 11th, kids all across Toronto voted for the 2027 tree of Toronto? The five candidates were basswood, 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.