Deep dive into all things High Park, animals, birds, nature, profiles and much more on the High Park Nature Centre blog.
Welcome to Staff Spotlight! Here we highlight the diverse stories of our valuable staff! Introducing Julia Miller-Black. When I was younger, if you asked me what I wanted to do when… Continue Reading Staff Spotlight: Julia Miller-Black
Since these birds are much more than just their beautiful feathers, let’s explore together 8 things you might not have known about Northern Cardinals. Continue Reading 8 Things You Might Not Know About Northern Cardinals
It’s Groundhog Day — the perfect day to learn more about not just the famed prognosticating powers of the woodchuck, but also some fun facts about these critters. Groundhogs (Marmota monax)… Continue Reading What’s Up with Groundhog Day Anyway?
Fossorial animals are organisms that have adapted successfully to the lifestyle of living underground by digging burrows and tunnels. Continue Reading Word of the Week: Fossorial
A plant that is adapted to living either in waterlogged soil or partly or wholly submerged in water is known as a hydrophyte plant. Continue Reading Word of the Week: Hydrophyte
Animals perform a similar process and it is known as kleptothermy. It is when animals will share or steal body heat from another animal. Continue Reading Word of the Week: Kleptothermy
The digestive process of some mammals such as guinea pigs, and several rodents have a unique part to them because they produce cecotropes. Continue Reading Word of the Week: Cecotrope
Welcome to Nature Book Club! Here’s a complete reading lsit of all the books our book club has been reading all year long! In 2022, our Nature Book Club focused on… Continue Reading Nature Book Club: 2022 Reading List
For the animals that hibernate a latibule becomes extra important in ensuring survival and providing protection from the wind, snow, and cold. Continue Reading Word of the Week: Latibule
Welcome to Nature Book Club! Here we will share what our book club is reading each month! November 2022: Foraging and finding food in the wild For November 2022, our Nature… Continue Reading Nature Book Club: November 2022
Welcome to Staff Spotlight! Here we highlight the diverse stories of our valuable staff! Introducing Julia Miller-Black. When I was younger, if you asked me what I wanted to do when… Continue Reading Staff Spotlight: Julia Miller-Black
Since these birds are much more than just their beautiful feathers, let’s explore together 8 things you might not have known about Northern Cardinals. Continue Reading 8 Things You Might Not Know About Northern Cardinals
It’s Groundhog Day — the perfect day to learn more about not just the famed prognosticating powers of the woodchuck, but also some fun facts about these critters. Groundhogs (Marmota monax)… Continue Reading What’s Up with Groundhog Day Anyway?
Fossorial animals are organisms that have adapted successfully to the lifestyle of living underground by digging burrows and tunnels. Continue Reading Word of the Week: Fossorial
A plant that is adapted to living either in waterlogged soil or partly or wholly submerged in water is known as a hydrophyte plant. Continue Reading Word of the Week: Hydrophyte
Animals perform a similar process and it is known as kleptothermy. It is when animals will share or steal body heat from another animal. Continue Reading Word of the Week: Kleptothermy
The digestive process of some mammals such as guinea pigs, and several rodents have a unique part to them because they produce cecotropes. Continue Reading Word of the Week: Cecotrope
Welcome to Nature Book Club! Here’s a complete reading lsit of all the books our book club has been reading all year long! In 2022, our Nature Book Club focused on… Continue Reading Nature Book Club: 2022 Reading List
For the animals that hibernate a latibule becomes extra important in ensuring survival and providing protection from the wind, snow, and cold. Continue Reading Word of the Week: Latibule
Welcome to Nature Book Club! Here we will share what our book club is reading each month! November 2022: Foraging and finding food in the wild For November 2022, our Nature… Continue Reading Nature Book Club: November 2022
Learning about and forming lasting relationships with with nature has never been more important. That’s why we are raising funds to strengthen our Nature Connection Fund.
Purchase a ticket for our Fall 50/50 Raffle today for a chance to win half the jackpot!
Your support helps ensure kids and adults of all ages can connect with nature in High Park now and forever.
Support our Nature Connection Fund by participating in our Fall 50/50 Raffle. Purchase a ticket today for a chance to win half the jackpot! Your support will ensure kids and adults of all ages can learn about and build a lasting relationship with nature in High Park.
Join us for our annual fundraiser, Savannah Soirée, on Thursday, October 22, at High Park Brewery.
This enchanting evening will feature delicious food and drinks, live music, curated Nature Centre activities and displays, and an exciting fundraiser auction.
Your support helps ensure a sustainable future for High Park for generations to come.
Join us for our annual signature fundraiser, Savannah Soirée, on Thursday, October 22, at High Park Brewery. All funds raised will help support our Nature Connection Fund and helps ensure a sustainable future for High Park for generations to come.
