This year again, local leaders gathered their neighbours, built connections, and restored nature in projects big and small. The movement continues to expand, and we're pleased to share just some of these impacts in our 2025 Impact Report.
InTO the Ravines creates opportunities for Torontonians to come together to explore the ravines, learn about their social and ecological benefits, and champion their preservation.
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Find community-led events in parks near you!
Toronto Nature Stewards
Multiple locations across the city,Toronto
12:00 pm EST, May 13, 2026 to
12:00 pm EST, Nov 30, 2026
Join one of 50+ sites to get your hands dirty restoring local habitat this spring, summer and fall. Each site has its own schedule posted on our website. Sign up with a site to receive updates. No prior experience needed.
Les Amis de la montagne
Parc du Mont-Royal,Montréal
10:00 am HNE, Jun 13, 2026 to
12:00 pm HNE, Sep 26, 2026
Impliquez-vous concrètement dans la préservation des milieux naturels du mont Royal. La plupart des séances se déroulent le samedi matin de mai à octobre, et certaines se tiennent en fin d’après-midi les mardis pendant la période estivale.
Mount Royal Park,Montreal
10:00 am EST, Jun 13, 2026 to
12:00 am EST, Sep 26, 2026
Contribute to the preservation of Mont Royal’s natural environment by helping control invasive plant species. Most sessions take place on Saturday mornings from May to October, and some are held late Tuesday afternoons during the summer months.