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In the Blog: toronto field naturalists
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
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
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
Then & Now Exhibition at Brickworks
Join us for another showing of our Then & Now photo exhibition as part of our 100th anniversary celebrations during Earth Day at the Brickworks on Saturday, April 20th from Read More
Lights out Toronto!
Bird Migration Season is back. To reduce bird deaths, the City of Toronto has re-launched an important public awareness campaign: ‘Lights Out Toronto’. Everyone is encouraged to turn off unneeded 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
What TFN does in a year!
Interested in learning what TFN accomplishes in a year? Check out this video, presented at our Annual General Meeting on November 5th, 2023! Read More
New Episodes of Toronto Nature Now
Please check out the latest episodes of our Toronto Nature Now radio show in partnership with CJRU: Episode 166: Spring Ephemeral Plants Jonathan explains what (spring) epheremal plants are, some Read More