Events Calendar

Mar
30
Thu
2017
Parkdale-High Park Rotary Meeting @ Grenadier Restaurant
Mar 30 @ 7:30 am – 8:30 am

JOIN LEADERS

  • Do you want to make a meaningful difference in our community?
  • Interested in addressing issues like poverty, health, hunger, education and the environment?
  • Want to do more than just hope for world peace?

The Rotary Club of Parkdale-High Park is one of 33,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and regions, forming a network of community service around the world. We are a welcoming, friendly and fun-loving group of men and women from different backgrounds, age groups, cultures and occupations. What we share in common is the desire to work on community projects, both at home and abroad, to make our world a better place. If you want to be part of a global network of community volunteers, then Rotary is for you. We meet Thursday mornings at 7:30 am at the Grenadier Café located in the centre of Toronto’s High Park.

MEETING INFO & LOCATION

Thursday 7:30 AM in High Park
Join us for Breakfast

The Grenadier Restaurant
200 Parkside Drive
Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3
Canada

Apr
1
Sat
2017
Easter Egg Centrepiece Workshops for Youth and their Adults – April 1 & 2 @ Colborne Lodge
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Spring is almost upon us! Get ready for the season with our Easter egg dyeing and centrepiece workshop. Learn traditional egg dying techniques using homemade natural dyes. Then, practice your sewing skills as everyone creates a personalized centrepiece to show off their Easter eggs. Do not fear if your sewing skills aren’t as grand as your peers – a simple stitch is all it takes! Enjoy a customized exploration of the Howards’ home and then gather for a delightful tea, including an assortment of sweet and savoury treats.

One Adult & One Youth (Age 8-13) $50.00 + HST Additional Youth (Age 8-13) $ 17.50 + HST Additional Adult $32.50 + HST

Additional Youth (Age 8-13) $ 17.50 + HST Additional Adult $32.50 + HST

Youth must be accompanied by an adult and adults must be accompanied by a youth!

More information and ticketing information at: toronto.ca/colbornelodge/events

Llama Pen Activities @ High Park Zoo
Apr 1 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

While the Zoo is open every day from 7:00 am to dusk, visitors can get up close to some animals in the Llama Pen on weekends and statutory holidays from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm (beginning in April until the end of October). Visitors can feed and pet the llamas (Honey and her friends) and interact with other animals such as chickens and rabbits.

Apr
2
Sun
2017
Easter Egg Centrepiece Workshops for Youth and their Adults – April 1 & 2 @ Colborne Lodge
Apr 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Spring is almost upon us! Get ready for the season with our Easter egg dyeing and centrepiece workshop. Learn traditional egg dying techniques using homemade natural dyes. Then, practice your sewing skills as everyone creates a personalized centrepiece to show off their Easter eggs. Do not fear if your sewing skills aren’t as grand as your peers – a simple stitch is all it takes! Enjoy a customized exploration of the Howards’ home and then gather for a delightful tea, including an assortment of sweet and savoury treats.

One Adult & One Youth (Age 8-13) $50.00 + HST Additional Youth (Age 8-13) $ 17.50 + HST Additional Adult $32.50 + HST

Additional Youth (Age 8-13) $ 17.50 + HST Additional Adult $32.50 + HST

Youth must be accompanied by an adult and adults must be accompanied by a youth!

More information and ticketing information at: toronto.ca/colbornelodge/events

Lost Waterways Walking Tour @ High Park
Apr 2 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

This week’s walk -

Lost Waterways led by Leo deSorcy

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

 

Llama Pen Activities @ High Park Zoo
Apr 2 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

While the Zoo is open every day from 7:00 am to dusk, visitors can get up close to some animals in the Llama Pen on weekends and statutory holidays from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm (beginning in April until the end of October). Visitors can feed and pet the llamas (Honey and her friends) and interact with other animals such as chickens and rabbits.

Apr
6
Thu
2017
Parkdale-High Park Rotary Meeting @ Grenadier Restaurant
Apr 6 @ 7:30 am – 8:30 am

JOIN LEADERS

  • Do you want to make a meaningful difference in our community?
  • Interested in addressing issues like poverty, health, hunger, education and the environment?
  • Want to do more than just hope for world peace?

The Rotary Club of Parkdale-High Park is one of 33,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and regions, forming a network of community service around the world. We are a welcoming, friendly and fun-loving group of men and women from different backgrounds, age groups, cultures and occupations. What we share in common is the desire to work on community projects, both at home and abroad, to make our world a better place. If you want to be part of a global network of community volunteers, then Rotary is for you. We meet Thursday mornings at 7:30 am at the Grenadier Café located in the centre of Toronto’s High Park.

MEETING INFO & LOCATION

Thursday 7:30 AM in High Park
Join us for Breakfast

The Grenadier Restaurant
200 Parkside Drive
Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3
Canada

Apr
8
Sat
2017
Llama Pen Activities @ High Park Zoo
Apr 8 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

While the Zoo is open every day from 7:00 am to dusk, visitors can get up close to some animals in the Llama Pen on weekends and statutory holidays from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm (beginning in April until the end of October). Visitors can feed and pet the llamas (Honey and her friends) and interact with other animals such as chickens and rabbits.

Burning the Black Oak Savannah: A History of the Spring Burn – Family Nature Walk @ High Park Nature Centre at the Forest School
Apr 8 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Burning the Black Oak Savannah: A History of the Spring Burn

Join us to explore the endangered Black Oak Savannah ecosystem in High Park. Learn indigenous peoples role in the creation and maintenance of the Savannah and how the city currently continues to restore it through yearly burns.

Event is great for all ages – bring the whole family! No pre-registration necessary, this is a drop-in event

 

Apr
9
Sun
2017
Greenhouse – Nursery Cleanup – High Park Stewards @ Grenadier Restaurant
Apr 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Greenhouse Work Sessions
Nursery Cleanup
Please see our website for more information: highparknature.org.
Contact stewards@highparknature.org to be added to our email list.