What’s On: Parks and Nature

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Tour

September 17, 2023
3:00 PM

Tours

Indigenous Art & Nature (September 17)

Learn how nature has inspired Indigenous culture. Led by an Indigenous historian, on this walk we’ll identify native plants and hear about their importance to Indigenous traditions. [...]

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Tour

September 14, 2023
6:30 PM

Tours

Rebels On Stage & Off Script (September 14)

Share the spotlight with the characters and locations that helped transform Toronto’s theatre scene from the 1950s to 1980s. Tales include how a show ran amok when Toronto’s morality squad took issue with a play about a pig, and how the Bohemian Embassy hosted Canada’s first and not-so-dignified “happening”. [...]

20

Tour

August 20, 2023
3:00 PM

Tours

Scarborough Bluffs (August 20)

Immerse yourself in the history of the beautiful Scarborough Bluffs, one of the most significant geological features in Toronto. [...]

08

Tour

July 8, 2023
3:00 PM

Tours

Space Age at the Park (July 8)

Stroll through South Humber Park to discover the modernist Oculus Pavilion. Before we fly to the stars, we’ll learn about the public art that depicts the area’s Indigenous history [...]

20

Tour

August 20, 2023
11:00 AM

Tours

Lost Toronto (August 20)

Discover what remains of the historic buildings of Old Toronto at Guild Park, nestled atop the Scarborough Bluffs. [...]

01

Tour

October 1, 2022
3:00 PM

Tours

Indigenous Dialogues (October 1)

Join us for a discussion on the Indigenous heritage, rights, and relationships of First Nations peoples and T’karonto and Turtle Island. [...]

03

Tour

September 3, 2022
3:00 PM

Tours

Indigenous Dialogues (September 3)

Join us for a discussion on the Indigenous heritage, rights, and relationships of First Nations peoples and T’karonto and Turtle Island. [...]

03

Tour

July 3, 2022
11:00 AM

Tours

Indigenous Dialogues (July 3)

Join us for a discussion on the Indigenous heritage, rights, and relationships of First Nations peoples and T’karonto and Turtle Island. [...]

10

Tour

July 10, 2022
11:00 AM

Tours

Newtonbrook Creek (July 10)

Experience the natural heritage of this shady Willowdale ravine, from wetland patches of cattails to areas of meadow and open woodland. We’ll see berries and other native plants like white vervain, jewelweed and thimbleberry. Eagle-eyed participants may see some snapping turtle nests in the area. [...]

23

Tour

March 23, 2022
6:00 PM

Talks

Discovering Our Natural Heritage: Toronto’s Ravines

A virtual exploration of Toronto's extensive ravine system through the lens of natural heritage. [...]

02

Tour

August 2, 2021
10:30 AM

Tours

Pedalling the Parks: Toronto’s Waterfront Heritage (Cycling Tour: Aug 2; 10:30am)

Get on your bike for this exploration of our city’s natural heritage. Learn about the landmarks that span our waterfront. [...]

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