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One hundred hectares of public gardens and natural parklands in North Etobicoke. Open to all, the Arb exists as a tri-partnership between Humber Polytechnic, City of Toronto, and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).
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Spanish-speakers and learners of Toronto, join us tomorrow for Explorando el Frío: Caminata en la Naturaleza para Hispanohablantes.

Martes, 2 de December, de las 12:30 PM a las 2:00 PM.

(This free nature walk will be 100% in Spanish; no translation is available).

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A poster for a winter nature walk for Spanish-speaking folks, featuring winter colours and a photo of a deer. Text reads Explorando el Frío: Caminata en la Naturaleza para Hispanohablantes. Acompáñanos en una caminata en la naturaleza, completamente en español, diseñada para apreciar mejor el frío y el invierno de Canadá. Exploraremos un sendero tranquilo, conectaremos con el aire fresco y descubriremos cómo esta temporada puede convertirse en una aliada para el bienestar. Será un momento para moverte, respirar, observar y crear una relación más amable con el invierno. Martes, 2 de December, de las 12:30 PM a las 2:00 PM.
December 1, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Amazing work by students and staff at Morning Glory Public School in Georgina, Ontario! They grow their own vegetables in their new hoop house, and also have a pollinator garden and indoor tower garden. 👏👏👏
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Students at Morning Glory PS have created an amazing Hoop House and garden! With help from grade 7s and 8s, the project grows a variety of vegetables that are then used in the school’s breakfast program. Join us in applauding this outstanding environmentally-conscious and community-driven project!
Morning Glory PS - Hoop House & Garden (Applause!)
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November 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Thanks to everyone (human and feline) who joined us on yesterday's Building Nature Connection walk. It was a beautiful day for it, and we started off with a few stories and a leisurely woodland walk to appreciate the fall leaves...

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A Red-tailed hawk flying against a bright blue sky. A man stands on a woodland trail surrounded by yellow and orange leaves on the trees, but he holds a single bright yellow Tulip tree leaf in his hand. A cat in a sweater and harness who is being carried along the trail stares intently at something off-screen. Three people walk along a sunlit woodland trail in fall.
November 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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If you're at Humber North campus tomorrow (Oct 30), drop by the Learning Resource Commons between 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM to cast your ballot in the Bat Beauty Pageant!

Learn about Ontario's bat species and grab a free batty bookmark courtesy of Humber Libraries IdeaLab 🦇
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An event poster features bat silhouettes and a little graphic of a bat wearing a crown and sash. Humber Arboretum Bat Beauty Pageant 2025. Crown the Winning Bat. Cast Your Vote. Learn about Ontario's amazing bat species. Vote for your favourites! Free bat bookmarks. Thursday October 30. Drop in 10:30 Am to 1:30 PM at the Learning Resource Commons (LRC) Concourse. For more info visit humber.ca/arboretum/events. Logos of the Humber Arboretum and Humber Library.
October 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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How much do you get done before 6 AM?
Earlier this week one of the locals was up before the dawn, really living up to the "busy beaver" name:

🦫 #Wildlife #Mammals #TrailCam
October 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Thanks to the University of Guelph-Humber for sharing news about the StoryWalk®!

Visit the Arb any time until November 28 to take in this free, outdoor experience. The first panel is found near the Centre for Urban Ecology.

www.guelphhumber.ca/news-events/...
StoryWalk® initiative aims to bring nature, reading, and Indigenous Ways of Being, Knowing, and Doing to the community, U of GH students
Students at the University of Guelph-Humber (U of GH) can absorb nature and Indigenous culture through the art of storytelling during the StoryWalk® initiative, located at the Humber Arboretum.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Whether you struggle to keep a single houseplant alive or already have an indoor garden oasis, all skill levels are welcome at the Etobicoke Master Gardener's free online workshop on November 15, "Nurturing Indoor Greenery: A Guide to Growing Indoor Plants"
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Nurturing Indoor Greenery: A Guide to Growing Indoor Plants
Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum online for a free workshop on indoor plants.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Nice evening kayak on the Humber River near Lake Ontario yesterday. The fall colours are really starting to come into the Toronto area now.

#Kayaking #Beagle #BiscuitTheBeagle #HumberRiver #FallColors #Toronto #DogsofBluesky #RiverAdventures #Paddling #Autumn
October 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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Wake up babe sesame street just dropped some new iconic scicomm
October 21, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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I originally invited conservation photographer @chasingbugs.com to write this for the @sejorg.bsky.social magazine, but I thought it deserved an even bigger audience, so I'm republishing in on @therevelator.org today: therevelator.org/write-about-...
Why Journalists Should Write About Insects • The Revelator
It’s time to craft a new insect narrative, one that transforms our perspective from fear to fascination.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Leaf senescence season is in full swing.
See you in the spring, chlorophyll!
Looking up at leaves changing to orange, yellow, and red against a bright blue sky.
October 16, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Oo, we do love some good nature coverage from the Humber Journalism students!
October 16, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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Walk for Reconciliation unites Humber community
Walk for Reconciliation unites Humber community
Indigenous speakers and student leaders shared stories of resilience and healing at the North campus.
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September 29, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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A Reddit user recently saw FOUR otters in the Humber River!

#Toronto #UrbanWildlife #Mammals

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From the toronto community on Reddit: Otters in Humber river
Explore this post and more from the toronto community
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September 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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It's time for your annual reminder: Ticks are still active in the fall.

Always make sure to check yourself and your pets for ticks after spending time in nature.

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Friendly reminder: Ticks are still active in fall - The Weather Network
Ticks: They're still out there, lurking in the leaves.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Nice #Autumn day to visit the Humber Arboretum @humberarb.bsky.social in North Etobicoke, a healthy urban forest within the City. #Toronto #Canada
September 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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The Humber Arboretum's gardens and trails remain open to visitors, however during the Ontario Colleges Full-time Support Staff strike, anyone entering campus on weekdays may be delayed by picket lines.
Arboretum events and programs may also be impacted.

Learn more: humber.ca/arboretum/up...
Strike Impact - Humber Arboretum
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September 11, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Welcome new Humber Polytechnic students!

If you're coming to North Campus for Orientation today, say hello during the Services Fair in the Learning Resource Commons from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

(Our table is the only one where you can hold a deer antler. Just sayin')

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A promotional image with the text Service Fair shows a large group of people mingling among information tables in a recessed area, with a large banner that reads WELCOME at the entrance.
August 29, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Today the seed-eating American Goldfinches were out in force in the Centre for Urban Ecology's pollinator garden.
#birds
A yellow songbird with a black cap and black on his wings perches on a long flower stem, right next to the flower head which has gone to seed. There is a smidgen of seed poking out of the corner of his beak.
August 26, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Egret fishing on the Humber River #toronto #birds #birding #photography
August 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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I took this footage today as I kayaked the Humber River #deer youtu.be/Kh2kT8q_my0
August 12, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Morning kayaking on the Humber River. We saw ducks, swans, cormorants, painted turtles, dragonflies, butterflies, fish and a deer.

#silentsunday #kayaking #outdoors #nature #river #toronto #humberriver #waterlilies #marsh
A shallow, small lake-like body of water along the Humber river. Part of the water is covered in water lilies, and we see multiple trees and bushes with purple flowers in the background. In the foreground is a hand holding a red kayaking paddle. A deer along the river, grazing on some bushes with purple flowers, next to the trunk of a dead tree, with more trees and bushes in the background. A painted turtle chilling on a log in a marsh. Reeds to the left, water lilies, more reeds and trees in the background. Two double-crested cormorants perched on the branches of a dead tree that has fallen over into the water. The shore with grassy meadow and some low bushes is in the background.
August 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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There are so many fantastic beetles out there that it can be hard to pick a favourite, but Arb manager Jimmy has no problem declaring the Six-spotted Tiger Beetle his top pick (at least among the locals).

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Six-spotted Tiger Beetle (Cicindela sexguttata)
Six-spotted Tiger Beetle from Humber Arboretum, Toronto, ON, Canada on May 19, 2022 at 02:56 PM by Marilyn Campbell. Two were out on the trail.
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August 7, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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On Thursday August 21, join staff from the Arb and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for "All About Bats," an outdoor presentation and bat-listening walk, from 7 PM to 9 PM.

Free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required: www.eventbrite.ca/e/all-about-...
A semi-transparent silhouette graphic of a large bat flies over the Centre for Urban Ecology at night.
August 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Congrès de hérons à la rivière Humber
August 7, 2025 at 2:33 PM