Historic Ravine Surveys
Between 1973-1978, Toronto Field Naturalists surveyed several of Toronto’s ravines, capturing details regarding flora and fauna, natural features, human use, and much more. These surveys provide an interesting glimpse into our natural heritage, and continue to be referenced by more contemporary research as some of the earliest studies of Toronto’s ravines.
- Brookbanks Ravine Survey (1974) by Bruce Cruikshank, Bruce Parker
- Burke Brook Ravine Survey (1974-6) by Jack Cramner-Byng, Robin Cunningham, Emily Hamilton
- Chapman Creek Ravine Survey (1975) by Clive E. Goodwin, Joy E. Goodwin
- Chatsworth Ravine Survey (1973) by Jack Cramner-Byng, Emily Hamilton and Stewart Hilts
- Park Drive (Rosedale) Ravine Survey (1976) by Dale Taylor, Paul Scrivener
- Taylor Creek Woodbine Bridge Ravine Survey (1977) by Linda Cardini, Helen Juhola
- West Don River Valley Ravine Survey (1978) by Diana Banville, Linda Cardini
- Wigmore Park Ravine Survey (1976) by David Kelly, Allan Greenbaum
Cottonwood Flats Monitoring Project Activity Reports
Each year, our Cottonwood Flats Monitoring Project volunteers conduct multiple vegetation assessment & monitoring sessions at the Flats. Data collected is used to determine plant and animal biodiversity, assess overall trends in species richness and abundance, and guide the efforts of our Community Stewardship Program team.
- TFN 2017 CFMP Activity Report
- TFN 2018 CFMP Activity Report
- TFN 2019 CFMP Activity Report
- TFN 2020 CFMP Activity Report
- TFN 2021 CFMP Activity Report
- TFN 2022 CFMP Activity Report
- TFN 2023 CFMP Activity Report
Other Documents
- Toronto Region Bird Checklist (last updated 2008)
- Humber Forks at Thistledown (2000) by Joan O’Donnell
- A Guide to the Literature on the Herbaceous Vascular Flora Of Ontario (1978, 2000) by James L Hodgins
- Toronto the Green (1976, 1992)
- Toronto Islands Plant Communities and Noteworthy Species (1987) by Steve Varga
- Toronto Birdfinding Guide (1967) by Peter Iden
- A Graphic Guide to Ontario Mosses (1985) by Robert Muma
- Todmorden Mills: A Human and Natural History (1987) by Louise Herzberg and Helen Juhola
- Check List of Plants in Four Toronto Parks (1968,1972)
- Vascular Plants of Metropolitan Toronto, Second Edition (1994)