Toronto Field Naturalists  –  Enjoy and preserve nature with us!
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Tips for Spring Walks
  • Hiking boots with good traction - there will be mud.
  • Waterproof jacket in case it rains.
  • Long pants to protect your legs and keep you warm.
  • Stay on the paths. Nature is quite vulnerable in the spring.
Our Walks
Guests are welcome at our events.
Receiving full information about walks is a benefit of membership.
We publicize information on about 2 walks per month as a benefit to the general public who might want to join us. Groups should contact us in advance for permission to join a walk since since not all walks are suitable for larger groups.
You may reach us at 416-593-2656 or via email. We are staffed by volunteers so it may take a few days to receive a response. If you are enquiring about a weekend walk please contact us before noon on Friday.
Helpful Information
Make the most of your walk by using these resources:
Guidelines for Participants
TFN walks are conducted by unpaid volunteers. Guests are welcome on our walks but are asked to comply with our guidelines:
  • Read the Naturalists' Code of Ethics.
  • Outings go rain or shine. Check the weather to know what to wear.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you plan to bring a stroller, be aware that there may be steps or other unsuitable terrain.
  • Stay on the paths. Do not pick or collect specimens.
  • Please do not bring pets.
Resources for Leaders
Upcoming Walks - May 2013

Wed, May 1 • HUMBER, LAKESHORE, HIGH PARK – Discovery Walk

Sat, May 4 • TRILLIUMS IN WILKET CREEK PARK – Nature Arts

Sat, May 4 at 6:45 pm • 7th ANNUAL JANE JACOBS WALK

Leaders: Pleasance Crawford and Helen Juhola. Meet at the north end of Glencairn subway station, on the south side of Glencairn Ave. Walk includes neighbourhoods near Allen Rd, Ben Nobleman Park, Everden Rd and Cedarvale Park and Ravine, ending at St Clair West subway station. Duration 2 hours. Bring binoculars.

Tues, May 7 • ROUGE VALLEY – Spring Ephemerals & Nature

Sat, May 11 • DAVID DUNLAP OBSERVATORY – Richmond Hill

Sun, May 12 • ST. CLAIR AVE E, ROSEHILL RESERVOIR, CHORLEY PARK – Nature Walk

Sun, May 12 at 1:30 pm • AGGIE'S WILDFLOWERS – Lost Rivers

Leader: Madeleine McDowell. Meet at Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas St. Rediscover the world of Agnes Dunbar Moodie Fitzgibbon, daughter of Susanna Moodie and illustrator of Canadian Wildflowers (published in 1867). All of Aggie's specimens were from the Baby Point and Humber valley area. Many of these flowers still survive in the Magwood Sanctuary. Approx. 2 hours, returning to Lambton House for tea and a talk with Agnes.

Tues, May 14 • CEDARVALE RAVINE – Nature Walk

Wed, May 15 • WATERFRONT GARDENS – Evening Ramble

Sat, May 18 at 10:00 am • LESLIE STREET SPIT – Birds, Insects & Plants

Leader: Bob Kortright. Meet at the park entrance at Leslie St and Unwin Ave. Bring binoculars and lunch. A joint outing with the Toronto Bruce Trail Club.

Sun, May 19 at 2pm • DAYLIGHTING WILSON CREEK – Lost Rivers Walk

Leader: Helen Mills. Meet at the northwest corner of Victoria Park Ave at Jonesville, one block north of Eglinton Ave E. An investigation of lost watersheds and water infrastructure. Visit: www.vanishingpoint.ca/why-did-we-bury-this-creek. A joint walk with the Toronto Green Community.

Tues, May 21 • ROUGE PARK – Nature Walk

Sat, May 25 • GUILDWOOD PARK TO EAST POINT – Nature Walk

Sun, May 26 • TODMORDEN MILLS WILDFLOWER PRESERVE – Nature Walk

Tues, May 28 • SENECA COLLEGE, KING CAMPUS – Nature walk

Wed, May 29 • WYCHWOOD park – Evening Ramble

Other Walks