Early Years Nature Clubs in Toronto's High Park
Registration for Fall Nature Clubs in High Park is OPEN!
Fall Nature Clubs will meet at the High Park Forest School on 375 Colborne Lodge Drive.
Early Years clubs are caregiver-accompanied. For drop-off clubs for older children, check out our School Age Clubs!
Our Early Years Nature Clubs help kids and their caregivers explore the wonders of nature in High Park, while learning about the amazing plants and animals that call Toronto home. Through play, inquiry, hands‑on activities, and observation, participants will discover High Park’s unique ecology while building confidence, curiosity and a strong connection with the outdoors..
Don’t let cost stand in the way of your child’s nature adventures in High Park. Our Happy Camper Fund Bursary is here to help! Apply today!
Warm Up To Winter: Register Early & Get 20% OFF!
Join us as we embrace the season with cozy fireside moments, warm drinks, nature adventures, and the joy of being outdoors together in High Park. To celebrate, we’re offering 20% OFF all winter clubs when you register by November 19. That’s like getting more than one session completely free!
Looking to plan ahead? Check out our Clubs Registration and Program Dates for the year.
In all of our Early Years programs, young children and their caregivers can explore High Park together, learning side by side while connecting with other families who value nature and outdoor play. These nature‑based early childhood programs in Toronto offer hands‑on experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and community.
Each week, we will:
- Enjoy a welcoming sharing circle
- Explore nature in High Park using all of our senses
- Sing fun, interactive nature songs and action rhymes
- Discover local plants, trees, insects, and wildlife
- Build and practice simple naturalist skills perfect for young learners
- Share nature knowledge as a group
…and engage in so much more outdoor learning and play!
Fall Nature Clubs
Celebrate the beauty of fall as High Park transforms into a tapestry of colours! Discover leaves as they change and fall, search for signs of animals preparing for winter, listen for the calls of migrating birds, and explore how plants and wildlife adapt to the cooler days. Together, you and your child will learn to notice the small things in nature that make autumn a season of change, magic and wonder.
Along the way, you and your child will:
- Make new friends and connect with nature
- Crunch through colourful leaves and enjoy the crisp fall air
- Engage in simple nature-inspired activities
- Build a lasting sense of curiosity and confidence outdoors
Learn more about individual nature clubs below. You can also download the PDF of the Caregiver-accompanied Nature Clubs schedule to learn more.
Full of songs, sensory activities, and nature-loving families, Nature Babies is a fun community of infants and their caregivers.
Hikes will be paced for adults carrying babies. Please bring a carrier for your child during the hike.
Biweekly Fall Clubs
- Ducklings – Biweekly Tuesdays Club (1-2:30 PM)
- Days: September 22, October 6, October 20, November 3, November 17, December 1
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
- Goslings – Biweekly Tuesdays Club (1-2:30 PM)
- Days: September 29, October 13, October 27, November 10, November 24, December 8
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
Early Fall Clubs
- Weekly Mondays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: September 21, September 28, October 5, October 19, October 26
(No club on October 12 – Thanksgiving) - Price: $165 for 5 sessions
- Days: September 21, September 28, October 5, October 19, October 26
- Weekly Thursdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: September 24, October 1, October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
Late Fall Clubs
- Weekly Mondays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: November 9, November 16, November 23, November 30, December 7, December 14
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
- Weekly Thursdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10, December 17
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
Children and their caregivers explore nature with all their senses and nurture their sense of wonder.
Hikes will be at a toddler pace.
Early Fall Clubs
- Weekly Tuesdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: September 22, September 29, October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
Late Fall Clubs
- Weekly Tuesdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: November 10, November 17, November 24, December 1, December 8, December 15
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
Fox & Kits are a fun community of a wider range of children in their early years and their caregivers!
Hikes will be at a child’s pace.
Biweekly Fall Clubs
- Fox & Kits – Biweekly Sundays Club (2-3:30 PM)
- Days: October 25, November 8, November 22, December 6, December 20
- Price: $165 for 5 sessions
Early Fall Clubs
- Weekly Fridays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: September 25, October 2, October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
- Weekly Saturdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: September 26, October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24, October 31
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
- Weekly Sundays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: September 27, October 4, October 18, October 25, November 1
(No club on October 11 – Thanksgiving) - Price: $165 for 5 sessions
- Days: September 27, October 4, October 18, October 25, November 1
Late Fall Clubs
- Weekly Fridays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: November 13, November 20, November 27, December 4, December 11, December 18
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
- Weekly Saturdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: November 14, November 21, November 28, December 5, December 12, December 19
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
- Weekly Sundays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: November 15, November 22, November 29, December 6, December 13, December 20
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
An engaged and energetic group, Knee-High Naturalists is a fun community of pre-schoolers and their caregivers!
Hikes will be at a child’s pace.
Early Fall Clubs
- Weekly Saturdays Club (2-3:30 PM)
- Days: September 26, October 3, October 10, October 17, October 24, October 31
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
Late Fall Clubs
- Weekly Wednesdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: November 11, November 18, November 25, December 2, December 9, December 16
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
- Weekly Saturdays Club (2-3:30 PM)
- Days: November 14, November 21, November 28, December 5, December 12, December 19
- Price: $198 for 6 sessions
Spring Nature Clubs
Celebrate the magic of spring as High Park comes alive again! Discover budding plants, search for animal tracks in the soft, muddy earth, listen for returning birds, and explore how wildlife wakes up and adapts to the changing season. Together, you and your child will learn to notice the tiny signs of spring that turn the landscape into a living storybook.
Along the way, you and your child will:
- Make new friends and connect with nature
- Splash through puddles and enjoy the fresh spring air
- Engage in simple nature-inspired activities
- Build a lasting sense of curiosity and confidence outdoors
Learn more about individual nature clubs below. You can also download the PDF of the Caregiver-accompanied Nature Clubs schedule to learn more.
Full of songs, sensory activities, and nature-loving families, Nature Babies is a fun community of infants and their caregivers.
Hikes will be paced for adults carrying babies. Please bring a carrier for your child during the hike.
Biweekly Spring Clubs
- Goslings – Biweekly Tuesdays Club (1-2:30 PM)
- Days: March 24, April 7, April 21, May 5, May 19, June 2
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
- Ducklings – Biweekly Tuesdays Club (1-2:30 PM)
- Days: March 31, April 14, April 28, May 12, May 26, June 9
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
Early Spring Clubs
- Weekly Mondays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: March 23, March 30, April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
- Weekly Thursdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: March 26, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
Late Spring Clubs
- Weekly Mondays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: May 11, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15
(No club May 18, Victoria Day) - Price: $150 for 5 sessions
- Days: May 11, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15
- Weekly Thursdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
Children and their caregivers explore nature with all their senses and nurture their sense of wonder.
Hikes will be at a toddler pace.
Early Spring Clubs
- Weekly Tuesdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: March 24, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
Late Spring Clubs
- Weekly Tuesdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2, June 9, June 16
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
Fox & Kits are a fun community of a wider range of children in their early years and their caregivers!
Hikes will be at a child’s pace.
Early Spring Clubs
- Weekly Fridays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: March 27, April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1
(No club April 3, Good Friday) - Price: $150 for 5 sessions
- Days: March 27, April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1
- Red & Grey Foxes – Weekly Saturdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: March 28, April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
Late Spring Clubs
- Weekly Fridays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: May 15, May 22, May 29, June 5, June 12, June 19
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
- Red & Grey Foxes – Weekly Saturdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13, June 20
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
An engaged and energetic group, Knee-High Naturalists is a fun community of pre-schoolers and their caregivers!
Hikes will be at a child’s pace.
Early Spring Clubs
- Weekly Wednesdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: March 25, April 1, April 8, April 15, April 22, April 29
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
- Weekly Saturdays Club (2-3:30 PM)
- Days: March 28, April 4, April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
Late Spring Clubs
- Weekly Wednesdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
- Weekly Saturdays Club (2-3:30 PM)
- Days: May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13, June 20
- Price: $180 for 6 sessions
Winter Nature Clubs
Learn to read the landscape like a storybook through the art of animal tracking, explore the incredible winter survival strategies of local plants and wildlife, and master the cozy crafts of fire-making and storytelling. Along the way, you and your child will:
- Make new friends
- Soak up sunshine and fresh air
- Sip warm apple cider by the fire
- Build a lasting sense of comfort and confidence outdoors
To help you get started, we’ll send all participants our Warm Up to Winter Tipsheet — a handy guide to layering like a pro. We also have some warm clothing and boots available on-site for children and youth who may need to borrow them.
Learn more about individual nature clubs below. You can also download the PDF of the Caregiver-accompanied Nature Clubs schedule to learn more.
Full of songs, sensory activities, and nature-loving families, Nature Babies is a fun community of infants and their caregivers.
Hikes will be paced for adults carrying babies. Please bring a carrier for your child during the hike.
Winter Clubs
- Biweekly Mondays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: January 12, January 26, February 9, February 23
- Price: $120 for 4 sessions
- Biweekly Tuesdays Club (1-2:30 PM)
- Days: January 13, January 27, February 10, February 24
- Price: $120 for 4 sessions
- Biweekly Tuesdays Ducklings Club (1-2:30 PM)
- Days: January 20, February 3, February 17, March 3
- Price: $120 for 4 sessions
- Weekly Thursdays Club (10-11:30 AM)
- Days: January 15, January 22, January 29, February 5, February 12, February 19, February 26, March 5
- Price: $240 for 8 sessions
Children and their caregivers explore nature with all their senses and nurture their sense of wonder.
Hikes will be at a toddler pace.
Winter Clubs
- Weekly Tuesdays Club (10-11:30AM)
- Days: January 13, January 20, January 27, February 3, February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3
- Price: $240 for 8 sessions
Fox & Kits are a fun community of a wider range of children in their early years and their caregivers!
Hikes will be at a child’s pace.
Winter Clubs
- Weekly Fridays Club (10-11:30AM)
- Days: January 16, January 23, January 30, February 6, February 13, February 20, February 27, March 6
- Price: $240 for 8 sessions
- Weekly Saturdays Club (10-11:30AM)
- Days: January 17, January 24, January 31, February 7, February 14, February 21, February 28, March 7
- Price: $240 for 8 sessions
- Bi-weekly Saturdays Club (10-11:30AM)
- Days:January 24, February 7, February 21, March 7
- Price: $120 for 4 sessions
An engaged and energetic group, Knee-High Naturalists is a fun community of pre-schoolers and their caregivers!
Hikes will be at a child’s pace.
Winter Clubs
- Weekly Wednesdays Club (10-11:30AM)
- Days: January 14, January 21, January 28, February 4, February 11, February 18, February 25, March 4
- Price: $240 for 8 sessions
- Weekly Saturdays Club (2-3:30PM)
- Days: January 17, January 24, January 31, February 7, February 14, February 21, February 28, March 7
- Price: $240 for 8 sessions
Summer Clubs
We will be offering Summer Clubs in High Park this season. Learn more about individual nature clubs below. You can also download the PDF of the full Caregiver-accompanied Nature Clubs schedule to learn more.
Full of songs, sensory activities, and nature-loving families, Nature Babies is a fun community of infants and their caregivers.
Hikes will be paced for adults carrying babies. Please bring a carrier for your child during the hike.
Summer 2025 Schedule
- Weekly Tuesday Club (1-2:30 PM)
- Days: July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5
- Price: $120 for 4 sessions
- Weekly Thursdays Club (10-11:30AM)
- Days: July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7
- Price: $120 for 4 sessions
Fox & Kits are a fun community of a wider range of children in their early years and their caregivers!
Hikes will be at a child’s pace.
Summer 2025 Schedule
- Weekly Wednesdays Club (10-11:30AM)
- Days: July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6
- Price: $120 for 4 sessions
Club Policies
Club spots fill very quickly! Be prepared for registration day by reading the tips below and by making sure you already have an account. Learn more by checking out some of our tips for registration day.
At High Park Nature Centre, we want all kids to experience the joy that time in nature can bring and grow up with a connection to the natural world.
The High Park Nature Centre strives to ensure that all kids get the chance to experience the joy of nature. This is why we offer a financial aid program called the Happy Camper Fund. If you are in need of financial aid to attend our programs, please apply here.
Our Happy Camper Fund is made possible thanks to your generosity and support. Consider making a donation today to continue supporting this fund.
Note: You will need to register for a club before we look at your bursary application.
For all programs, children MUST be of the minimum age of the program on or before the start of the program.
Our Nature Clubs are for registered participants who are within that club’s age range only. For our caregiver-accompanied early years programs, we allow “babes-in-arms” (babies who will be carried) to be brought to the program with their caregiver.
If you need more information on our sibling policy, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Fall Nature Clubs will meet at the High Park Forest School located at 375 Colborne Lodge Drive located in the north of High Park.
We continue to recommend using the TTC or biking as the best way to get to High Park and the Nature Centre’s facilities. The Forest School is situated just a 5-minute walk from the High Park Subway Station. In case you were biking, there are bike racks available in front of the Forest School.
A number of changes were made to the travel network within High Park as part of the High Park Movement Strategy that might influence your decision to drive to High Park. In case you’re driving we strongly recommend you to park your car at the public parking lot near Grenadier Cafe.
Please note, High Park is closed to cars on the weekends. If your program is on a weekend, you will need to park outside the park and walk in, or take transit.
Visit our How To Get Here page to learn more about planning your trips to High Park.
Hike routes through High Park might include some uneven terrain and mild slopes.
High Park Nature Centre’s Cottage and Forest School buildings are not yet AODA-compliant facilities. We try our best to accommodate accessibility needs on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to us about any accessibility-related questions you might have.
We welcome registered therapy or guide dogs to our programs. However, we kindly ask that that family pets be left at home.
Dogs and other pets are not permitted in our programs. However, certified service animals, such as registered therapy or guide dogs, are welcome.
Please ensure you’ve read and understood our registration policies. This includes:
- General Cancellation Policy
- Extreme Weather-Related Cancellation Policy
- Behaviour Policy
- Drop-off Program Readiness Policy
Financial Assistance
Looking to get involved with our Nature Clubs this season? Keep an eye out for the opening of applications for our Nature Clubs Assistant volunteer roles! It’s a great opportunity to support our outdoor educators and help inspire curiosity and connection with nature at the High Park Nature Centre.
Registration Policies
- General Cancellation Policy
- Extreme Weather-Related Cancellation Policy
- Behaviour Policy
- Drop-off Program Readiness Policy
