Urban Naturalists Club in Toronto's High Park
Meet other nature‑loving adults and grow your naturalist skills while exploring the diverse ecosystems of Toronto’s High Park in a friendly, supportive and engaging environment.
Registration for Fall Urban Naturalists in High Park is OPEN!
Fall Nature Clubs will meet at the High Park Forest School on 375 Colborne Lodge Drive.
Our Urban Naturalists Club is designed for adults who want to deepen their nature knowledge about the ecosystems in Toronto’s High Park and build their confidence in identifying plants and wildlife. Whether you are a budding naturalist or a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, this program offers hands‑on learning, guided walks, and expert insights that help you sharpen your observation skills and better understand the natural world around you. It’s also a wonderful way to connect with a friendly community of like‑minded nature lovers who share your curiosity and appreciation for the outdoors.
Don’t let cost stand in the way of starting your naturalist journey in High Park. Our Happy Camper Fund Bursary is here to help! Apply today!
Fall Urban Naturalists
- Cost: $240 for 6 sessions
- Time: biweekly Saturdays, 10AM-12PM
- Dates: October 3, October 17, October 31, November 14, November 28, December 12
Spring Urban Naturalists
- Cost: $240 for 6 sessions
- Time: biweekly Saturdays, 10AM-12PM
- Dates: April 4, April 18, May 2, May 16, May 30, June 13
Winter Urban Naturalists
- Cost: $160 for 4 sessions
- Time: biweekly Saturdays, 10AM-12PM
- Dates: January 17, January 31, February 14, February 28
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 the High Park Nature Centre, we want everyone to experience the joy that time in nature can bring and to build a connection to the natural world.
The High Park Nature Centre strives to ensure that everyone gets 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.
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 an 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.
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.
Please ensure you’ve read and understood our registration policies. This includes:
- General Cancellation Policy
- Extreme Weather-Related Cancellation Policy
- Behaviour Policy
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 the High Park Nature Centre, we want everyone to experience the joy that time in nature can bring and to build a connection to the natural world.
The High Park Nature Centre strives to ensure that everyone gets 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.
Hike routes through High Park might include some uneven terrain and mild slopes.
High Park Nature Centre’s Cottage building is not yet an AODA-compliant facility. 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.
Urban Naturalists will meet at the High Park Nature Centre’s Cottage building located at 440 Parkside Drive located on the eastern edge 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 Cottage building. The Nature Centre is situated just an 8-minute walk from the Keele Subway Station. In case you were biking, there are bike racks available near The Cottage.
There is some parking available near The Cottage on Parkside Drive and nearby residential streets. However, these parking spots are limited not always guaranteed. Parking spaces are most available and convenient at the Keele TTC Station’s Green P Parking Lot. Please note that on weekdays, this is a paid parking lot. Parking is free on weekends and holidays. The Cottage is just an 11-minute walk from this parking lot.
Visit our How To Get Here page to learn more about planning your trips to High Park.
Please ensure you’ve read and understood our registration policies. This includes:
- General Cancellation Policy
- Extreme Weather-Related Cancellation Policy
- Behaviour Policy
Financial Assistance
Nature is an amazing adventure everyone should experience – including adults. We strive to keep our programs accessible and invite anyone who finds our program fees limiting to apply to our Happy Camper bursary program. Our bursary program is available to individuals and families for our clubs and camps.
Registration Policies
- General Cancellation Policy
- Extreme Weather-Related Cancellation Policy
- Behaviour Policy
