Toronto Field Naturalists  –  Enjoy and preserve nature with us!
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Our Walks
Guests are welcome at our events but we ask you to adhere to our guidelines (below).
Groups should contact us in advance for permission to join a walk since some of our volunteer leaders may not be comfortable leading a large group and our walks sometimes traverse sensitive areas that can be unsuitable for larger groups.
Receiving full information about walks in the newsletter 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.
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 to ensure you get a timely response.
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.
  • Wear non-slip walking shoes or hiking boots for walking on trails that may be muddy, steep or uneven. In the winter, consider Icers for your boots.
  • 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 behind the leader.
  • Please do not bring pets.
  • Do not pick or collect specimens.
  • Do not litter.
Resources for Leaders
Upcoming Walks

Thurs, July 1, • CEDARVALE RAVINE – Evening Ramble

Sat, July 3 • FLOWERS AND BEYOND – Nature Arts

Sun, July 4 • NORDHEIMER RAVINE – Nature Walk

Tues, July 6 • ROUGE WETLANDS AND FOREST – Butterflies

Wed, July 7 • IROQUOIS SHORELINE #1 – Evening Ramble

Sat, July 10 • TORONTO ISLANDS – Sand Dune Ecology

Sun, July 11 • THE DON RIVER SOUTH OF LEASIDE – Birds & Plants

Tues, July 13 at 10:00 am • GARRISON CREEK & REGAL HEIGHTS – Landforms, Lost Rivers, Trees, & Orphan Spaces

Leaders: Pleasance Crawford and Dick Watts. Meet in the parkette at the southwest corner of Oakwood Ave. and St. Clair Ave. W. A circular walk. Bring binoculars. Morning only.

Wed, July 14 • WOODBINE PARK & EASTERN BEACHES – Evening Ramble

Sat, July 17 • LESLIE STREET SPIT – Birds & Butterflies

Sun, July 18 • SPRING CREEK & HIGH PARK – Lost Rivers

Leaders: Richard Anderson and local community members. Meet at the southwest corner of Keele St. and Dundas St. W. Tales of landfill and pollution of the creek which once meandered through eastern High Park. Find out why Dundas St. bends, local porches are cracked, and Spring Creek backyards may go up in smoke. Gaze in awe at the mighty trickle of the pre-historic Laurential Stream. A joint walk with the Toronto Green Community.

Tues, July 20 • PINE HILLS CEMETERY – Trees

Wed, July 21 • LAKE IROQUOIS SHORELINE #2 – Evening Ramble

Sat, July 24 • ROSETTA McCLAIN GARDENS & LAKESHORE BELOW BLUFFS – Birds, Butterflies & Trees

Sun, July 25 • THE WEST DON & WILKET CREEK – Birds & Plants

Tues, July 27 • SERENA GUNDY & SUNNYBROOK PARKS – Trees & Woody Plants

Leader: Tom Atkinson. Meet at entrance to Wilket Creek Park just north of Eglinton Ave. E. on the west side of Leslie St. Walk ends at Edwards Gardens. Moderate difficulty, occasional wet spots. Washrooms at beginning and end. Morning only.

Thurs, July 29 • HIGH PARK – Evening Ramble

Sat, July 31pm • ROUGE PARK – Nature Walk