Community
Events

Do you enjoy time in nature? Are you seeking calm, connection, and community? Join our Nature Connection Series starting September 13—a series of 6 gentle, nature-based virtual sessions designed with seniors and people with mobility disabilities including severe fatigue. Sept 13 & 27, Oct 11 & 25, Nov 8 & 22.

Join our annual city-wide celebration of Toronto’s ravine system. Activities about and throughout the ravines – from talks and tours to exhibitions and creative workshops – are held in collaboration with community partners.

Get to know your feathered neighbours! The fall season brings thousands of waterbirds to Metro Vancouver. This is an introduction to birding event and welcomes birders of all skill levels and interests. Binoculars will be available to borrow.

Join us for a hike to learn about the birds that call Tom Riley Park home. We will discuss bird migration and general urban ecology issues.

Join us for a hike to learn about the birds that call Tom Riley Park home. We will discuss bird migration and may even see some species like raptors or songbirds as they make their way south, as well as Mimico Creek and general urban ecology issues.

On this walk, we’ll explore the history of Mud Lake and identify some of the creatures that live there. Beth collects samples of the lake water in specimen jars, in which you can observe small critters with the naked eye and with a magnifying glass.

A through McCarthy Woods with tree expert Owen Clarkin, who will teach us about the trees that grow in our parks and woodlands. Owen will talk about various tree species found in local woods, how to identify them, which trees are native vs invasive.

The garden community will gather to replace an old, hard used shed where everything is stacked on everything else! And broken areas abound. The picture is the garden shed at 4yrs old. Now: 15yr

Get to know your feathered Neighbours! The fall season brings thousands of waterbirds to the coast of Metro Vancouve. This is an introduction to birding event, birders of all skill levels and interests are welcome. Binoculars are available to borrow.

Join Free the Fern for our Nature is for Everyone Planting! All ages and abilities are welcome to help plant native plants along the Champlain Heights Trails in South Van. Gloves, tools, and refreshments provided. Together, we can heal the forest!

Join us this October for Don River Awakens—a festival of art, storytelling, and collective movement celebrating the ecological and cultural rebirth of the Don River and Port Lands. Attend one event or the full experience.

We’re cleaning the entire Toronto shoreline, from Mississauga to Pickering. Weather permitting, we’ll continue from where we left off the previous week.

Join us for our youth-only fall tree planting events! No experience is required. Tools and training are provided. Open to youth ages 13-18 years—bring your friends!

Halloween costumes are welcome at this spooky fall program. We will explore the forest, thinking about all the things that creepy crawl and scare us! French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.

As the leaves change colour and the air turns crisp, take a moment to join us for a walk through the Park capturing all the signs of fall! Bring your cell phone, camera or other photo-taking devices to capture all the evidence of changing seasons.

Join us for our youth-only fall tree planting events! No experience is required. Tools and training are provided. Open to youth ages 13-18 years—bring your friends!

Join us for a Family Volunteer Day in the park this late fall! French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.

Join us around the campfire. We will be learning how to build fires, roasting some snacks and enjoying some time in the forest. French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.

Join us for the 13th annual Bird Count for Kids! This fun and educational community science project is perfect for young birders. French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.