Events Calendar

This week’s walk -

The Naked Trees of Winter led by Toronto Urban Forestry

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Sunday morning casual gatherings offering observations on the various elements of the park. Each walk has a different theme and is led by volunteer scientists, historians, and local naturalists who will help you to understand and explore High Park’s many characteristic features.

Walks may go on wooded trails, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Each session is scheduled for 1 1/2 hours. All ages are welcome; some walks may be more attractive to children. Dogs on leash only, please.

Free Sunday Walking Tours take place every first and third Sunday of the month, including holidays, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, but participants may come and go as needed.

Meet at the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Restaurant in the middle of High Park.

For additional info and regular updates: twitter.com/highparkwalks

This 3 session workshop will focus on drawing directly from taxidermic animal specimens, mammal skulls and live reptiles. Participants will be observing up close, the types of wild creatures found in High Park, all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Our experienced instructor will use graphite pencils to demonstrate how to begin a drawing, establish proportions, shading techniques and deal with movement. Constructive feedback will help students elevate their drawing abilities, gain confidence and expand their creativity. All skill levels welcome.

Materials extra.  Suggested art supplies:

Artist grade graphite pencils ( H, HB & 3B)
Artist quality sketchbook with smooth, heavy weight paper
Kneadable eraser, pencil sharpener
Optional: Fineliner ink pens (eg. Sakura Micron 0.5mm)

Instructor Bio

Alan Li is an artist with a focus on nature.  He supports conservation efforts through the sale of his artwork and is active in volunteering.  Alan believes that drawing can open people’s eyes to the planet’s wondrous diversity and show them that it matters.

Alan studied figure drawing, perspective and hand drawn animation at Sheridan College.  After graduating, Alan spent 3 years travelling to primate sanctuaries to draw rescued chimpanzees and orangutans followed by 6 years of animating children’s television programs.  He currently pursues his own art projects and keeps busy collaborating with grass-root environmental groups.

Please visit his website: www.alanlidrawings.com

Meet at the Forest School building, south of the main entrance of High Park at Bloor Street West and High Park Avenue.

For more info / weekly walk themes: http://www.highparknaturecentre.com/family-nature-walks/

Please see our website for more information: highparknature.org.

This 3 session workshop will focus on drawing directly from taxidermic animal specimens, mammal skulls and live reptiles. Participants will be observing up close, the types of wild creatures found in High Park, all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Our experienced instructor will use graphite pencils to demonstrate how to begin a drawing, establish proportions, shading techniques and deal with movement. Constructive feedback will help students elevate their drawing abilities, gain confidence and expand their creativity. All skill levels welcome.

Materials extra.  Suggested art supplies:

Artist grade graphite pencils ( H, HB & 3B)
Artist quality sketchbook with smooth, heavy weight paper
Kneadable eraser, pencil sharpener
Optional: Fineliner ink pens (eg. Sakura Micron 0.5mm)

Instructor Bio

Alan Li is an artist with a focus on nature.  He supports conservation efforts through the sale of his artwork and is active in volunteering.  Alan believes that drawing can open people’s eyes to the planet’s wondrous diversity and show them that it matters.

Alan studied figure drawing, perspective and hand drawn animation at Sheridan College.  After graduating, Alan spent 3 years travelling to primate sanctuaries to draw rescued chimpanzees and orangutans followed by 6 years of animating children’s television programs.  He currently pursues his own art projects and keeps busy collaborating with grass-root environmental groups.

Please visit his website: www.alanlidrawings.com

This week’s walk -

Passion and Poetry led by Julia Bennett

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Sunday morning casual gatherings offering observations on the various elements of the park. Each walk has a different theme and is led by volunteer scientists, historians, and local naturalists who will help you to understand and explore High Park’s many characteristic features.

Walks may go on wooded trails, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Each session is scheduled for 1 1/2 hours. All ages are welcome; some walks may be more attractive to children. Dogs on leash only, please.

Free Sunday Walking Tours take place every first and third Sunday of the month, including holidays, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon, but participants may come and go as needed.

Meet at the benches, across the road from the south side of Grenadier Restaurant in the middle of High Park.

For additional info and regular updates: twitter.com/highparkwalks

This 3 session workshop will focus on drawing directly from taxidermic animal specimens, mammal skulls and live reptiles. Participants will be observing up close, the types of wild creatures found in High Park, all in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Our experienced instructor will use graphite pencils to demonstrate how to begin a drawing, establish proportions, shading techniques and deal with movement. Constructive feedback will help students elevate their drawing abilities, gain confidence and expand their creativity. All skill levels welcome.

Materials extra.  Suggested art supplies:

Artist grade graphite pencils ( H, HB & 3B)
Artist quality sketchbook with smooth, heavy weight paper
Kneadable eraser, pencil sharpener
Optional: Fineliner ink pens (eg. Sakura Micron 0.5mm)

Instructor Bio

Alan Li is an artist with a focus on nature.  He supports conservation efforts through the sale of his artwork and is active in volunteering.  Alan believes that drawing can open people’s eyes to the planet’s wondrous diversity and show them that it matters.

Alan studied figure drawing, perspective and hand drawn animation at Sheridan College.  After graduating, Alan spent 3 years travelling to primate sanctuaries to draw rescued chimpanzees and orangutans followed by 6 years of animating children’s television programs.  He currently pursues his own art projects and keeps busy collaborating with grass-root environmental groups.

Please visit his website: www.alanlidrawings.com

Meet at the Forest School building, south of the main entrance of High Park at Bloor Street West and High Park Avenue.

For more info / weekly walk themes: http://www.highparknaturecentre.com/family-nature-walks/

Winter 2016 Speaker Series 

Jan 10: Gillian Woolmer, Wildlife Conservation Society Canada (meet at Howard Park Tennis Club)

Jan 24: Dr. Dawn Bazely, Faculty in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, York University (meet at Howard Park Tennis Club)

Please see our website for more information and speaker topics: highparknature.org.

Meet at the Forest School building, south of the main entrance of High Park at Bloor Street West and High Park Avenue.

For more info / weekly walk themes: http://www.highparknaturecentre.com/family-nature-walks/