High Park Nature Centre

10/05/2026

Fall migration in Toronto is underway! 🦆🦋🦇

Many different animals are beginning their migration from Toronto to more southern destinations across North America.

From birds, bats, and bugs in the sky, to the salmon moving through our rivers, these animals embark on incredible journeys every fall.

Is there an animal you see that you didn’t know is a fall migrator? Is there one you want to see? Drop your comments down below! 👇

10/01/2026

October adventures are calling! 🍂🦉🎃

There’s lots happening in High Park this month, including a special Truth and Reconciliation event with Grandmother Donna. Explore your artistic side with Intro to Nature Sketching and Black Walnut Ink Drawing workshops with Alan Li. You can even see the spooky side of the season at our Halloween Howl family event.

Take part in our October Big Day Birding Workshop as we fall migration gets underway! And if you’re feeling lucky, join us for our Fates and Fortunes Nature Walk and see what the natural world has in store for you.

Check out our upcoming events and register here: https://highparknaturecentre.com/special-events/

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09/29/2026

💼 We're Hiring: Naturalist Teacher 💼

Do you have a passion for nature, education, and inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards? Join the team at High Park Nature Centre as a Naturalist Teacher!

In this role, you'll deliver engaging, high-quality nature education programs for children, youth, and families. You'll have the opportunity to teach across a wide range of programs, including nature clubs, school field trips, camps, family nature walks, special events, and adult team-building experiences. You'll also collaborate with fellow naturalist educators to develop and enhance our diverse programming.

📅 Application deadline: Sunday, October 11
🌿 Learn more and apply today: https://highparknaturecentre.com/naturalist-teacher-high-park/

Help connect people with nature and make a lasting impact in our community! 🍃

Naturalist Teachers deliver high quality nature education programs to children, youth and families in Toronto's High Park.

09/27/2026

Can you spot this salamander? 🍂🦎🌿

As the seasons change, High Park’s wildlife is getting ready for cooler days. One tiny forest resident you might spot is the red-backed salamander, which loves damp forest habitats.

While they don’t live in water, these amphibians benefit from healthy forests with clean, intact leaf litter, logs, and water sources.

As you explore High Park this fall, make sure to look out below, because you never know who might be hiding beneath your feet!

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09/25/2026

See what’s happening in the forest this fall! 🍂🔥🌳

Our first PA Day Camp is coming up on November 20, and campers ages 4–12 are invited to spend the day exploring the forests of High Park!

Discover why leaves burst into brilliant autumn colours before falling, look for signs of wildlife preparing for winter, explore how forests change with the seasons, and gather around a cozy campfire for a day full of outdoor learning and adventure.

Spots are still available, click to register now: https://highparknaturecentre.com/pa-day/

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09/23/2026

Celebrate the trees of High Park on 💚

High Park is home to an incredible range of trees including the important black oak tree. Each amazing tree plays an important role in the ecosystems around us. From providing shade and shelter to producing food and creating habitat, our trees support countless plants, animals, and people.

Today, take a moment to look up, take a breath of fresh air, and appreciate the trees surrounding us!

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09/22/2026

The impact of nature connection is best told by the people who experience it. 🌿

From children and caregivers discovering nature together, to young people who grew up with the Nature Centre, to community members finding a sense of belonging through our programs, these voices reflect the lasting impact of nature connection in High Park.

These are just a few of the stories our community has shared about what our programs have meant to them. Every one of these experiences is made possible through your love, generosity and support.

Want to help create more stories like these?
✨ Buy tickets to our Savannah Soirée fundraiser on October 22 at High Park Brewery
🎟️ Enter our 50/50 raffle for a chance to win 50% of the jackpot while supporting a great cause
🎁 Bid in our online auction (between October 12-23)

Together, we can create lasting memories for many more! Together, we can make a difference!

Learn more and buy your tickets today by visiting our website: https://highparknaturecentre.com/event/savannah-soiree-2026/

We are deeply grateful to our Savannah Sponsors, The Isobel Fanaki Memorial Fund and Peakhill Capital, our Sapling Sponsor, Rotary Club of Parkdale-High Park-Humber, and all of our donors and sponsors for supporting this fundraiser and the Nature Connection Fund.

09/22/2026

🤝 Thrilled to announce our very first ‘Friends of’ Round Table with leaders from Toronto Botanical Garden, High Park Nature Centre 🌿, and Friends of Allan Gardens!

We gathered today in the beautiful Allan Gardens Children’s Teaching Garden (thanks gardencluboftoronto!) to share ideas, compare notes, and talk about how we can work together to better serve you and the planet! 🌻🐝🌳

Three organizations. Three incredible green spaces. One shared goal: growing a greener, more socially connected Toronto. This is just the beginning. We’re excited to see what we can grow together! ✨

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09/21/2026

It’s ! 🍂👀🌳

Fall is nearly here, and with it comes a beautiful show in High Park! This tree is trading its summer greens for beautiful shades of reddish-orange as the days get shorter and cooler.

But what tree are we looking at? Take a close look and maybe you’ll recognize it!

Drop your guesses down below!👇

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09/21/2026

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Forests are vital lands that support many people, plants, and wildlife. They provide places for us to learn, explore, connect with nature, and take a break in a busy city.

For wildlife, forests are much more than just beautiful green spaces. They provide food, shelter, and places to rest and raise young. They can also be important stopover areas for animals migrating through our region.

Protecting forests means protecting the many species that depend on them, and ensuring these special places remain healthy and accessible for generations to come. This National Forest Week, let’s appreciate the forests around us and do our part to care for them!

If you’re interested in learning more, check out our national forest week events!

Click here to learn more: https://highparknaturecentre.com/special-events/

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