Events Calendar

Oct
7
Sun
2018
Trees in the Fall Walking Tour @ High Park
Oct 7 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

This week’s walk -

Trees in the Fall led by Terry Fahey

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

 

Oct
14
Sun
2018
High Park Stewards – Invasive Plant Removal @ High Park
Oct 14 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Invasive plant Removal (and BBeds maintenance)

Meet in front of the Grenadier Restaurant, rain or shine (but not during thunderstorms)

Please check http://www.highparknature.org/wiki/wiki.php?n=VolunteerOpportunities.VolunteerStewardship  for updates and location changes

Oct
21
Sun
2018
Autumn Splendour Photo-Buff Walk Walking Tour @ High Park
Oct 21 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

This week’s walk -

Autumn Splendour Photo-Buff Walk led by David Allen

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

 

Oct
28
Sun
2018
High Park Stewards – Buckthorn Busting @ High Park
Oct 28 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Buckthorn Busting (and BBeds remove cold season grasses & weeds/raking/cut back perennials and grasses/harvest and scatter seeds

Meet in front of the Grenadier Restaurant, rain or shine (but not during thunderstorms)

Please check http://www.highparknature.org/wiki/wiki.php?n=VolunteerOpportunities.VolunteerStewardship  for updates and location changes

Nov
4
Sun
2018
Geological Wonders and Origins Walking Tour @ High Park
Nov 4 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

This week’s walk -

Geological Wonders and Origins led by Frank Remiz

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.

Note:  Daylight Savings Time ends

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

 

Nov
11
Sun
2018
High Park Stewards – Buckthorn Busting @ High Park
Nov 11 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Buckthorn Busting (and BBeds remove cold season grasses & weeds/raking/cut back perennials and grasses)

Meet in front of the Grenadier Restaurant, rain or shine (but not during thunderstorms)

Please check http://www.highparknature.org/wiki/wiki.php?n=VolunteerOpportunities.VolunteerStewardship  for updates and location changes

Nov
18
Sun
2018
Art of the Park Walking Tour @ High Park
Nov 18 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

This week’s walk -

Art of the Park led by Grace Petrucci

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

 

Nov
25
Sun
2018
High Park Stewards – Buckthorn Busting and Pot-luck lunch @ High Park
Nov 25 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Buckthorn Busting and Pot-luck lunch (and BBeds prepare bbeds for winter)

Meet in front of the Grenadier Restaurant, rain or shine (but not during thunderstorms)

Please check http://www.highparknature.org/wiki/wiki.php?n=VolunteerOpportunities.VolunteerStewardship  for updates and location changes

Dec
2
Sun
2018
Architecture in the Park @ High Park
Dec 2 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Free Sunday Walking Tours take place every first and third Sunday of the month, including holidays, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Meet at the benches across the road from the south side of Grenadier Restaurant in the middle of High Park. Walks may go on wooded trails, so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.

Walks are led by volunteer scientists, historians, and local naturalists who will help you to understand and explore High Park’s many significant features.

Walking Tours are volunteer-led with the support of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation.


Architecture in the Park
Mark Ellwood shows how buildings and other structures mix human design in a natural setting.

Dec
16
Sun
2018
Holiday Hike and Brunch – Walking Tour @ High Park
Dec 16 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

This week’s walk -

Holiday Hike led by Walking Tours Committee

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 and the walk will end at the High Park Nature Centre (Forest School).

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