TFN offers our members over 100 Guided Walks each year, led by knowledgeable volunteers who enjoy sharing their passion for nature. Walks happen year round, all days of the week, in all areas of the city, and cater to a wide range of comfort and fitness levels. A variety of themes are represented: nature & ecology, birding, history, geology, and many others. Members are always welcome to bring guests!
May Walks for Members
- Fri, May 1 – Sunnybrook Park Friday Walk (public)
- Sat, May 2 – Spring Migrants: Birding at Col. Sam Smith Park—1st/2 walks in May
- Sat, May 2 – Subway Series: Garrison Creek & Christie Pits
- Sat, May 2 – Guild Inn and Gardens, Marsh Marigolds and Trilliums
- Sat, May 9 – Spring Flowers in Eldred King Woodlands (public)
- Sun, May 10 – Annual Aggie’s Wildflower Walk (public)
- Tues, May 12 – Spring Trees Along Humber River
- Sat, May 16 – Spring Mushrooms in Rouge Park
- Thurs, May 21 – Spring Migrants: Birding at Col. Sam Smith Park—2nd/2 walks in May
- Fri, May 22 – Spring Joys at Todmorden Wetland
- Sun, May 24 – Post-landfill Restoration at Northline
- Mon, May 25 – All About Birds: Diversity, Adaptations, and Evolutionary History
- Wed, May 27 – Nature Sketching at the Brickworks
- Sat, May 30 – In Memory of Richard Partington
We also offer public walks which are posted below.
Next Public Walks
Spring Nature Tour at Biidaasige ParkDate: May 9, 2026 @ 10:00Meeting Location: Biidaasige Park - See returning birds, blossoming flowers and budding trees in this spring nature and heritage walk. Join Charles Bruce-Thompson and Lynn Short of the Toronto Field Naturalists for a guided walk Read More
Public Walk – Spring Flowers in Eldred King WoodlandsDate: May 9, 2026 @ 14:00Meeting Location: Eldred King Woodlands - Join us on Saturday, May 9 at 2:00 pm for a 2.5-hour, 4-5 km circular wildflower walk. Leader: Sarah Kotsopoulos Location: Eldred King Woodlands, Stouffville Description: Explore one of the Read More
Public Walk – Annual Aggie’s Wildflower WalkDate: May 10, 2026 @ 13:00Meeting Location: Lambton House - Join us on Sunday, May 10 at 1:00 pm for a 3-hour, 3 km circular heritage and wildflowers walk. Leader: Madeleine McDowell Co-Leader: Lance Gleich Location: Humber Valley, (Magwood Park) Read MoreOutings Etiquette
- Please follow our Naturalist’s Code of Ethics on outings to minimize our impact on nature.
- Photographers, please read our Ethical Nature Photography Best Practices.
- Dogs are not allowed on TFN outings, apart from leashed registered service dogs.
- Please let the walk leader know if you are leaving a walk early.
Cancellation Policy
An outing will be cancelled if there is a 70% or higher chance of thunderstorm or if other hazardous weather arises. See our full cancellation policy here.
Tips for cold-weather walks:
- Layered clothing is a must for cold-weather hiking.
- Make sure your head and hands are warm.
- Wear warm non-slip boots.
- Consider bringing boot grips for icy patches.