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!
July Walks for Members
- Awe Walk
- Humber Arboretum Pollinators
- The World of Spiders
- Meadoway Flowers and Pollinators
- German Mills Evening Ramble
- Cedarvale Ravine
- Thomson Memorial Park
- Cottonwood Flats Moth Night
- Unveiling the Vale of Avoca
- Wilket Creek Trail and Serena Gundy Park
We also offer some public walks which are posted below.
Next Public Walks
Public walk – Subway Series: Broadview to Castle Frank, Tales of the DonDate: Jul 05, 2025 @ 10:00Meeting Location: Outside the entrance to the Broadview Subway Station - Join us on Saturday, July 5th at 10 am for a 6-hour, 8-12 km linear nature and heritage walk along mostly unpaved but even surfaces with some steep slopes. Some Read More
Public walk – Lost Rivers in the BeachDate: Jul 09, 2025 @ 19:00Meeting Location: Northeast corner of Queen Street at Woodbine Ave - Join us on Wednesday, July 9th at 7 pm for a 1-hour, 2 km linear Lost Rivers walk along flat, mostly paved surfaces with some gentle slopes. No stairs. Wednesday, Read More
Public walk – Wards Island Evening Nature StrollDate: Jul 17, 2025 @ 18:15Meeting Location: ack Layton Ferry Terminal – gate for Ward’s Island; Ferry departs 6:30 pm for Wards. - Join us on Thursday, July 16th at 6:15 pm for a 2-hour, 2 km circular nature walk over mostly paved surfaces, with some sand and gentle slopes. No stairs. Thursday, 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 warm-weather walks:
- Hiking boots or running shoes will keep you steady on uneven ground.
- Long socks should be worn to protect you from ticks.
- Long pants can protect your legs from thistles, poison ivy and ticks.
- A wide-brimmed hat offers sun protection.
- Bring water, sunscreen, insect repellent and your cell phone.
- Check yourself for ticks after the walk.