Workshops
Celebrate National Forest Week in High Park by learning how to identify common Toronto trees in this beginner-friendly workshop.
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Design and create your own nature-inspired cyanotype prints in this fun and creative workshop in Toronto's High Park with artist Alan Li.
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Embrace your creativity at this poetry workshop where we'll discuss poems, go on a guided hike, and respond to poetry prompts on the trail.
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All Year Round
Spring Ephemerals
Go beyond the trillium to discover sensational springtime plants like bloodroot, trout lily, wild ginger, may apple, and Canada anemone.
Beginner Tree Identification
Build naturalist skills and learn to tell trees apart by their leaves, bark, and buds.
Birding by Ear
Knowing birds’ songs would make birding so much easier and more rewarding! Learn the songs of common species in Toronto!
Wildflower Identification
Get to know the wildflowers of the Black Oak Savannah and how to use field guides to identify native plants of southern Ontario.
Friend or Foe: The Intriguing World of Weeds
See “weeds” in a whole new light! Learn about their amazing survival skills, dig into why they have garnered a bad reputation, and celebrate the ways many weeds can be used!
Butterflies 101: Biology and Identification
From their metamorphosis to their dietary preferences butterflies are intriguing animals! Get to know how they eat, mate, and migrate and learn how to identify common species in Toronto.
Create a Linocut Print
Turn your original ideas into unique linocut prints! Learn about each stage of the printmaking process and take home a variety of hand-crafted prints at the end of the course.
An Introduction to Mushrooms and Other Fungi
Learn about the fascinating types of fungi, how they propagate, and which mushrooms can be found in Toronto.
Birds of Prey!
Fall is a fantastic time to spot hawks, kestrels, and falcons on their migration. Discover the unique characteristics of birds of prey!
High Park Lichens
Discover the diverse forms and colours of lichens! On an interactive hike through the park, search for pollution-sensitive lichens.
Winter Bird Photography
Learn photography techniques to capture lively pictures of High Park’s winter birdsk.
Animal Tracking
During an interactive hike through High Park, learn how to spot signs of animals, including tracks, shelters, and scat.