Every year on March 22, we celebrate World Water Day (WWD). This is a day that acknowledges the importance of fresh water and raises awareness of the need to take Read More
In the Blog: birds
Toronto’s Nesting Bald Eagles Shine a Light on Conservation Successes and Challenges
Toronto’s first documented nesting pair of Bald Eagles has garnered national and international media attention. Bans on hunting and DDT allowed North American populations to slowly recover from a low point Read More
Clear Skies, Safe Flights: Let’s Give Birds a Collision-Free Tomorrow!
Annually, a staggering 42 million birds lose their lives in Canada due to unnecessary collisions with buildings, predominantly during daylight hours when birds mistakenly perceive glass as a continuation of Read More
World Wetland Day: A Splashy Affair
Each February, the global community marks World Wetland Day. Wetlands are among the planet’s most biodiverse habitats; in Toronto, wetlands are the best places to spot turtles, trumpeter swans, wood Read More
“Then & Now” Photography Project
The “Then & Now” project was created to celebrate our 100th anniversary by selecting photos from our slide archives of places that have special meaning and significance to TFN. We Read More
Public shoreline parkland or private spa?
The future of Ontario Place hangs in the balance. The natural habitat of Ontario Place was a chief casualty of the grand New Deal announced between the City of Toronto Read More
Giving Tuesday – Help Us Help Nature!
The mission of the Toronto Field Naturalists is to connect people with nature in the Toronto area. We help people understand, enjoy, protect and restore Toronto’s green spaces and the Read More
Good news on Earl Bales Trail Link!
Thanks to all who responded to TFN’s recent action request and emailed their councillor supporting the Earl Bales Trail Link! On Nov 8, City Council unanimously directed City staff to Read More
A Chance to grow Toronto’s Nature Trails: the Earl Bales Park – York Mills Link.
If you care about improving trail linkages for Toronto’s ravines, right now is a critical moment to send your municipal councillor a short email. A new year-round trail linking Earl Read More
Let’s ban noisy gas-fired leaf-blowers, to help wildlife habitat in Toronto
Toronto’s Infrastructure and Environment Committee will consider a ban on two-stroke small engines at its June 28 meeting under item 2023.IE5.1 We need your help: Before June 28, support a Read More