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Toronto Field Naturalists
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TFN connects people with nature in the Toronto area. We help people understand, enjoy, protect & restore Toronto’s green spaces & the species that inhabit them.

https://torontofieldnaturalists.org/
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Our latest blog post:

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Ontario Is Going the Wrong Way in Protecting Nature
Nature remains the strongest symbol of Canadian identity, according to a recent poll. In 2022, Canada committed to protecting 30% of its land, inland waters, and coastal waters by 2030 to safeguard bi...
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October 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Our latest blog post:

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#torontofieldnaturalists #nature #trees #urbanforest #toronto
Speak up to Protect Toronto’s Trees
The City of Toronto is reviewing its Tree Bylaws and wants public input. These bylaws regulate the injury and removal of trees, require planting replacement trees in compensation, and safeguard sensit...
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September 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Our latest blog post:

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#toronto #torontofieldnaturalists #cottonwoodflats
City Must Protect Natural Lands Against Raves
Strange things can happen in big cities, and TFN has now witnessed a scenario that leaves the local nature community shaken and angry.   Cottonwood Flats is a much-loved nature spot in the Don Valley,...
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September 10, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Save the date for our native plant sale this fall! ✨

✅ Native plants, educational booths, informative presentation

📅 Saturday October 4, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 First Unitarian Church of Hamilton (170 Dundurn St S, #HamOnt)
🤝 In partnership with the church's Climate Action Team
August 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Our latest blog post:

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#torontofieldnaturalists #pipingplover #wasagabeach
Land transfers: for the birds?
If it sounds like Ploverpalooza is the punchline to a birder’s joke, you’d be wrong. The annual fest at Wasaga Beach is a birder’s dream though, celebrating local efforts which have brought the Piping...
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August 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Our latest blog post:
Beyond the Tap - How Everyday Choices Affect the Great Lakes.

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#toronto #lakeontario #greatlakes
Beyond the Tap: How Everyday Choices Affect the Great Lakes
Every time we turn on the tap in Toronto, we’re relying on Lake Ontario—a vital part of the Great Lakes system that provides drinking water to 35 million people across Canada and the U.S. People often...
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July 30, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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How are Toronto’s parks actually funded? thevarsity.ca/2025/07/05/h...
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How are Toronto’s parks actually funded?
Deteriorating infrastructure and maintenance backlogs continue to affect the City’s parks
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July 6, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Our latest Take Action blog post.

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#torontofieldnaturalists #tfnadvovacy #ontario #natureconservation #endangeredspeciea
Bill 5 Demands Action: Stand Up for Endangered Species
For nearly 20 years, Ontario’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) has been a vital safeguard for at-risk wildlife and their habitats. But now, after years of neglect, the Ontario government has introduced B...
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May 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Outreach Talk – Toronto’s Ravines. Join Ellen Schwartzel, former Ontario Deputy Environmental Commissioner and former president of Toronto Field Naturalists, on April 22nd from 2 to 3 pm.
Details here: torontofieldnaturalists.org/TFN-events/o...

#toronto #torontoravines #torontofieldnaturalists
Outreach Talk – Toronto’s Ravines
Join Ellen Schwartzel, former Ontario Deputy Environmental Commissioner and former president of Toronto Field Naturalists, on April 22nd from 2 to 3 pm. A presentation, highlighted with artwork and ph...
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April 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Our latest blog post:

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#toronto #canada #votefornature #torontofieldnaturalists
Your Vote Shapes Our Future—Stand for Nature!
In today’s political climate, many of us have tuned out from the news. But with an important federal election ahead, every vote counts—especially when it comes to protecting Canada’s natural heritage....
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April 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Our latest blog post:

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#toronto #canada #torontofieldnaturalists #gardening
Procrastinate on Cleaning Up Your Garden This Spring!
As the weather warms up, many gardeners feel the urge to tidy up their yards, clearing away dead leaves, stems, and other plant debris. But did you know that waiting a little longer before you start y...
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March 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Check the new directory of episodes of our Toronto Nature Show. The directory contains recordings of previous episodes of the show.

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Toronto Field Naturalists provides Toronto Nature Now in partnership with Met Radio.
#torontofieldnaturalists #toronto
Toronto Nature Now Podcasts
Toronto Field Naturalists is thrilled to provide Toronto Nature Now on Met Radio! Each segment spends a few minutes discussing what to see outdoors, important news, and celebrating nature in Toronto! ...
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March 27, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Our next public walk.

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#torontofieldnaturalists #toronto #canada #naturewalk
Public Walk: Trees of Marie Curtis Park
Join us on Saturday, March 29th at 10:00 am for a 2 hr, 3 km circular trees walk on mostly unpaved and uneven surfaces, flat with some gentle slopes and no stairs. Leader: Lillian Natalizio Walk Locat...
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March 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Our next public walk.

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#torontofieldnaturalists #tfnwalks #naturewalk #toronto
Public Walk: High Park on World Water Day
Join us on World Water Day, March 22nd at 10:00 am for a 2.5 hr, 4 km circular nature and heritage walk on mostly unpaved and uneven surfaces with gentle slopes and some steep slopes, as well as some ...
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March 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Upcoming outreach talk:

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#torontofieldnaturalists #torontoravines #tfnoutreach #toronto #canada #ravines #nature
Outreach Talk: Toronto’s Ravines: Nature and History at Your Doorstep
Join our former president, Ellen Schwartzel, on Wednesday, March 19th, at 2 pm for a one-hour talk on Toronto's ravines. Details here: https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT541082&...
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March 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Our latest blog post: How a Toronto Neighborhood is Leading the Way to Sustainable Living

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#toronto #torontofieldnaturalists #canada #nature
How a Toronto Neighborhood is Leading the Way to Sustainable Living
Our local wildlife and ecosystems are deeply affected by our rapidly changing climate, with the impacts becoming increasingly personal. The Pocket Change Project is a fantastic example of how a small ...
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March 7, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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The recording of our March lecture: Ticks in Ontarios is now available.

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#toronto #canada #ontario #torontofieldnaturalists #ticks
TFN March 2025 Lecture: Ticks in Ontario
YouTube video by Toronto Field Naturalists
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March 4, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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Our upcoming lecture.
Ticks in Ontario.

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#toronto #ontario #torontofieldnaturalists
March Lecture: Ticks in Ontario
Join us on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 at 2:30 pm for our March lecture: Ticks in Ontario with Dr. Andrew Peregrine, who is a veterinarian and clinical parasitologist at the Ontario Veterinary College, Un...
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February 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Predator animals that lose their fear of humans are often killed. For more tips on how to enjoy nature and minimize your impact see tfngo.to/ethicalnatur....
#torontofieldnaturalists #wildlifeprotection #toronto #canada
February 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Share your photo, not where you took it.

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#torontofieldnaturalists #ethicalnaturephotography #naturefirstphotography #ethicalbirdphotography #birdphotography #naturephotography
February 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Ontario Nature blog post on the upcoming provincial election.
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Provincial Election 2025
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February 1, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Our next free lecture.

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#toronto #torontofieldnaturalists #torontozoo
February Lecture: Toronto Zoo – Blanding’s Turtle Restoration Program
Join us on February 2nd, 2025 at 2:30 pm for our February lecture: Toronto Zoo - Blanding’s Turtle Restoration Program. The Toronto Zoo will provide an overview of their Blanding’s Headstarting Progra...
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January 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Our latest blog post.

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Tent Encampments in Environmentally Sensitive Areas
The rise in the number of encampments in Toronto was invariably going to lead to tents being erected in an environmentally sensitive area (ESA). While alarming (and rightly so) to nature lovers, this ...
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January 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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Our latest blog post: Road Salt in Winter: Are We Rubbing Salt Into a Wildlife Wound?

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Road Salt in Winter: Are We Rubbing Salt Into a Wildlife Wound?
As the snow starts to fly, the familiar crunch of road salt underfoot returns. In Canada, about 7 million tons of road salt are applied to our walkways and roadways every year. But few of us recognize...
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December 27, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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Our latest blog post - Ontario Place: A Cultural and Environmental Treasure at Risk.

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#toronto #ontarioplace #torontofielnaturalists #ontarioplaceforall
Ontario Place: A Cultural and Environmental Treasure at Risk
Ontario Place, an iconic landmark on Toronto’s waterfront, holds significant cultural, architectural, and environmental value. Designated as a provincial heritage property, it is celebrated for its fu...
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December 20, 2024 at 3:16 PM