Special Events, Hikes and Workshops in Toronto's High Park
Connect with nature, learn new skills, and discover the park’s hidden wonders at one of our upcoming events, hikes and workshops in Toronto’s High Park.
NOTE: Pre-registration is required for all our events, hikes and workshops. We do this to ensure we don’t exceed our capacity for indoor events or the maximum limits for group sizes on High Park’s ecologically sensitive trails. Please register on our website before coming to High Park.
We cannot guarantee availability of walk-in spots. If an event is at capacity, please put yourself on our waitlist. We will notify waitlisted participants if we open up new spots or sessions for our events. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Stewardship Events Offer: Attend 10 stewardship events organized by High Park Nature Centre (HPNC) and get one free bandana. Eligible stewardship events will be labeled as such on HPNC’s website. Each program participant can receive one stamp on their card per stewardship event. Offer can only be redeemed by the participant named on the card. Use the same name and contact used to register for the event. Save and present this card at all stewardship events. This card has no cash value. This card and any stamps collected on it cannot be sold or transferred to anyone other than the person named on the card. Offer cannot be combined with other discounts and offers. Offer is subject to availability of bandanas.
Celebrate migrating birds and community science on October Big Day by joining us for a fall birding walk in Toronto's High Park.
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Learn how to draw native tree leaves using a metal dip pen and black walnut ink in this workshop with artist Alan Li in Toronto's High Park.
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Celebrate and support High Park Nature Centre at our signature annual Savannah Soirée fundraiser at the High Park Brewery.
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Explore the science, folklore, and symbolism behind High Park’s mysterious wildlife and uncover what nature foretells for the future.
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Come dressed to impress and celebrate all things spooky at Halloweem Howl with nature hikes, games, and roasted treats by the fire.
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Come dressed to impress and celebrate all things spooky at Halloweem Howl with nature hikes, games, and roasted treats by the fire.
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Make custom linocut images of native leaves in this workshop in High Park with artist Alan Li.
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Learn how to draw native tree leaves using a prepared board in this workshop with artist Alan Li in Toronto's High Park.
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Make custom linocut images of native leaves in this workshop in High Park with artist Alan Li.
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Explore the science, folklore, and symbolism behind High Park’s mysterious wildlife and uncover what nature foretells for the future.
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Bundle up and explore the park looking for winter residents settled in for the colder months while enjoying the calm of the season.
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There's one partridge in a pear tree but how many goldfinches, blue jays, or chickadees are there? Help gather data while getting festive!
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Registration Policies
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All Year Round
Water is Life
An Indigenous-led event celebrating World Water Day and the importance of protecting water resources.
Dawn Chorus
Calling all early birds! Celebrate International Dawn Chorus Day by flocking to High Park for a quiet hike to a secluded spot to hear the morning chorus of birdsong as the sun rises.
Hiking’s A Drag! Storytime and Nature Walk with Fay and Fluffy
Join drag stars Fay and Fluffy for a special outdoor storytime and hike with High Park Nature Centre staff. On the trail, learn about springtime magic happening in the park.
Bat Walk
Sink your teeth into a batty interactive presentation outside the Nature Centre, then explore the trails with hand-held ultrasonic bat detectors.
Star Party
Peer into the night sky and gaze upon planets, stars, and the moon. Our telescope will help you see the night sky in a way you may never have before!
Black Oak Savannah Nature Walk
Witness the legacy of Indigenous Stewardship in the Black Oak Savannah, a globally rare ecosystem, as you walk beside the Black Oaks and Big Bluestem grasses.
Ravine Sketching Walk of Wendigo Creek
Join artist Alan Li and learn about the wonders of ravines, why they matter, and take the time to draw plants and animals along the way.
Halloween Howl
Celebrate all things spooky! Learn the not-so-scary truths about owls, spiders, bats, worms, Witch hazel trees, and more!
Falcons, Hawks, and Fall Flyways!
Learn with Mountsberg Raptor Centre about what makes raptors unique and the challenges they face then head out to a known raptor-spotting place in High Park.
Owl Prowl
Learn with Mountsberg Raptor Centre all about the owls in High Park, dissect an owl pellet, and head out for a hike to identify owl tracks.
Winter Solstice Celebration
Celebrate the shortest day of the year and the return of the sun outdoors through music and stories.
Fire is Life
Get to know Fire and its significance to humanity and the High Park stewardship. This is an Indigenous-led event.
