Etobicoke Horticultural Society

08/13/2026

High Park Black Oak savannah tour
High Park is located at 1873 Bloor St W

https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/program-activities/arts-hobbies-interests/nature-eco-programs/forestry-talks-tours/forestry-talks-tours-calendar/

Join Urban Forestry staff for a tour of High Park's Black Oak savannah habitat. This 1.5-hour tour will focus on native plants and the local ecology at this park.

There are two dates for this tour:
Thursday, August 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

08/06/2026

For the young folks who are interested in local ecology.

Are you interested in starting a career in the environmental sector but don’t know where to begin? Looking to learn more about Toronto’s ravines and stewardship opportunities?

Young Ravine Leaders - Virtual Information Session
Wednesday, August 19 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (one hour)
https://www.yourleaf.org/young-ravine-leaders

The Young Ravine Leaders program, funded by the City of Toronto, is a free, six-part, educational and training program designed to provide an in-depth overview of Toronto’s ravines, community stewardship and career development to youth (ages 18 to 29) who are exploring opportunities in the environmental field.

Image: Young Ravine Leader's at a City of Toronto volunteer tree planting event.

06/30/2026

Dog Strangling Vine (DSV) is blooming this week. Check your property & remove what you can.

06/29/2026

Last cache of photos from our June flower show. Happy summer everyone!

06/25/2026

Hostas and ferns from our gardens & gardeners at June’s show.

06/14/2026

All things miniature, part2.