Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

10/07/2026

🌊 Flooding can happen at any time of year.

Floods are the most frequent natural hazard in Canada, which is why understanding your risk and staying informed are important parts of being prepared.

A key part of TRCA’s mandate is helping reduce the risk to life and property from flooding. Our flood duty officers monitor local weather and watershed conditions to identify potential river and shoreline flooding.

When flooding is possible, TRCA issues Flood Messages to support municipal emergency response and decision-making, while keeping communities informed of potential flooding hazards and risks.

📲 Stay informed: TRCA’s Flood Messages are available by email and text. Learn more and sign up: https://trca.ca/conservation/flood-risk-management/flood-forecasting-warning/

10/07/2026

🌿 Take a moment to pause, reset and reconnect with nature.

This season, join us for a series of Naturally Mindful experiences designed to help you slow down, recharge and build a deeper connection with the natural world.

🧘 Naturally Mindful Silent Retreats in Nature
Spend a day slowing down, reflecting and finding stillness in a natural setting.

📅 October 25: https://bit.ly/4rRCjvu

📅 November 22: https://bit.ly/4ys1GGp

📅 December 6: https://bit.ly/46SGldl

🌱 Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation in Nature
A 6-week course beginning October 23. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, this course offers space to unwind, reflect and reconnect.

👉 Register: https://bit.ly/3VNwJOB

Spots are limited. Give yourself the opportunity to slow down and reconnect this season. 🌿

10/06/2026

🌲🍂 There’s so much happening at Bruce’s Mill!

Get outside, get creative and make some new memories this fall and winter at Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park in Stouffville.

Check out these upcoming events:

🎃 Oct. 18 | Haunt and Howl @ Bruce’s Mill
🧙‍♀️ Oct. 18 | Witches in the Woods
🎨 Nov. 8 | Print & Be Merry
✨ Dec. 12 | Grandma Spruce’s Enchanted Forest Quest
🎁 Dec. 12 | Trail of Treasures @ Bruce’s Mill

📍 Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park
3291 Stouffville Road, Stouffville

From nature exploration and creative workshops to Halloween fun and festive family adventures, there’s something for everyone at Bruce’s Mill this season. 🍁❄️

👉 Find event details and register:
https://trca.ca/learning/education-centres/nature-centre-bruces-mill/ -events

10/06/2026

🌱 Little Saplings is back this fall! 🌿

Bring your little nature lover, ages 1–5, to Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area for a whimsical morning in the forest filled with songs, stories, exploration and outdoor fun.

Each session features a new nature theme, giving little ones the chance to discover, play and connect with the world around them — while caregivers can meet and connect with other young families.

📅 October 6, 13, 20, 27 & November 3
🕙 10–11:30 a.m.
💚 $22 per child, per session

Give your Little Sapling the gift of nature this fall!

🌿 Register: https://bit.ly/4gqQ5kM

The Nature Centre at Bruce's Mill is located within Bruce's Mill Conservation Park in Whitchurch-Stouffville in York Region. The Nature Centre offers a

10/06/2026

Fall colours are calling! 🍁

Explore the season your way with a TRCA Conservation Parks Membership and enjoy unlimited access to some of the GTA’s most scenic outdoor spaces.

Here are a few of our favourite ways to experience the season:
🚲 Mountain biking through colourful trails at Albion Hills
🍂 Peaceful woodland walks at Kortright Centre for Conservation
🐦 Birdwatching fall migration at Tommy Thompson Park

Start exploring: https://trca.ca/conservation-parks-memberships/

Access a fun variety of nature and cultural-based offerings at 12 locations across the Greater Toronto Area!

10/04/2026

What an incredible day at Morningside Park! 🐟💚

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for TRCA Adventures of Salmon, from exploring the booths and meeting our team, to walking the trail and catching a glimpse of salmon in action. It was a day full of discovery.

The migration is still going strong! If you're out near local waterways this fall, keep watching and share your sightings with TRCA's monitoring team so we can track the run together.

🔗 Submit your observations: https://bit.ly/3SVChQi

10/03/2026

🐟 The salmon are on the move!

The annual salmon migration has officially begun in GTA waters, and we want to see what you’re spotting! These fin-tastic photos are just a few of the sightings already shared with us.

By reporting your salmon sightings, you’re joining our community science efforts and helping TRCA’s monitoring team track the health of local fisheries, assess aquatic habitat and understand the impact of restoration efforts across the GTA.

📸 Spotted a salmon? Share your sighting here:
https://trca.ca/conservation/aquatic-habitat-toronto/projects/salmon-in-toronto-and-gta-waters/

10/02/2026

Fall migration brings an incredible diversity of birds to Tommy Thompson Park — if you can pick them out! 👀🐦

Fall birding can be a little trickier for two reasons. First, many birds are sporting much more subtle plumage outside of the breeding season. No need to stand out when you’re not trying to attract a mate!

Second, many of the birds you’ll encounter this time of year are transient species — just passing through for a week or two before continuing their journey south. That means you may not see them often enough to recognize them right away.

But that’s part of the fun!

Test your bird ID skills with five different fall species spotted at Tommy Thompson Park Bird Research Station this past week. A couple aren’t too bad, a couple are a lot trickier, and one is… well, just plain mean. 😅

How many can you identify? Let us know how you did!

10/02/2026

🌳 Growing a greener Toronto, one tree at a time!

TRCA and Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation are celebrating the impact of the Toronto Tree Cover Project, made possible through the City of Toronto’s Community Planting and Stewardship Grant.

This year, more than 1,400 native trees and shrubs have been planted with community members across private lands in Toronto, helping restore more than 4,000 square metres of urban greenspace! 🌱

A huge thank you to the City of Toronto and our amazing partners for helping make this work possible, including the Toronto Catholic District School Board, Parc Downsview Park, Humber Polytechnic, Toronto Metropolitan University and Homes First.

Together, we’re growing a healthier, greener urban forest for Toronto. 🌳🌇

10/01/2026

Over the past several days, TRCA hosted commemorations in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. These moments of gathering, reflection, and learning provided space to honour Survivors, remember the children who never returned home, and acknowledge the lasting impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities.

We are deeply grateful to our partners, including Four Colours Drum Circle and True North Aid, along with the staff and volunteers who helped bring these commemorations to life. Their leadership and support made these important opportunities for reflection possible.

While September 30th marks a National Day of Recognition, reconciliation is an ongoing journey. We remain committed to listening, learning, and working with Indigenous communities. 🧡

For more resources on how you can support reconciliation efforts, please visit: https://truenorthaid.ca/