In fall, Mother Nature lays down a thick blanket of leaves that nurtures your garden and provides essential winter protection for pollinators. Key species like Bumble Bees and Swallowtail butterflies Read More
In the Blog: nature
Double Your Donation Impact
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
Protecting Birds from City Lights: Simple Steps to Reduce Light Pollution
As fall arrives, millions of migratory birds begin their journey south, but city lights disorient them during nighttime flights, putting them at risk. By taking simple steps to reduce light Read More
Angel Wings: A Disabling Bird Deformity with a Human Connection
Recently two young swans at Bluffer’s Park developed Angel Wing (AW) deformities and were captured to receive treatment at Shades of Hope Wildlife Refuge. AW deformity is a condition affecting Read More
100th Anniversary Celebrations Finished!
I still find it amazing that TFN has been around for 100 years. As we head into our 101st year, I would like to thank all of our members, volunteers Read More
Building Bridges for Birds: Sharing Toronto’s Shoreline with Shorebirds
With spring delivering a vibrant tapestry of shorebird returns, each embarking on its own remarkable journey, it’s imperative that we take proactive measures to safeguard their habitats and migration routes. Read More
Your Fishing Lines Are Catching More Than Fish!
Discarded fishing gear is hazardous to various animal groups. Birds, turtles, otters and curious pets can be injured, trapped or drowned when tangled in fishing gear. Birds, like the Great Read More
The Dividends of Greenspace
Chances are, if you are reading this you don’t have to be convinced about the inherent value of nature and the importance of protecting it. But have you ever thought Read More
Toronto Wildlife Centre Takes It Up An Octave: Reuniting Trumpeter Swan Soulmates!
In Bluffer’s Park, a local resident recently found a wounded Trumpeter Swan, injured by fishing line. She immediately contacted the Toronto Wildlife Centre, who were able to capture the bird Read More
Saving Nature: Begins in Your Backyard
Embarking on a journey to aid nature doesn’t require grand gestures; sometimes, it starts right in our own backyard. With wildlife populations dwindling due to habitat loss, each of us Read More