The High Park Nature Centre offers a wide range of outdoor environmental and stewardship programs to Guides and Scouts. Our programs are designed to help encourage exploration and observation of the natural world and to help participants earn badges in a number of ecologically-focused areas.
For all enquiries regarding program bookings, please contact Sarah at sarah@highpark.org or call us at 416-392-1748 ext 2.
| Program Offerings | ||
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| Programs may be offered offered in any or all seasons: S = Spring, W = Winter, F= Fall Programs offered may be suitable for all or some levels of scouting and guiding groups: SP = Sparks, B = Beavers, BR = Brownies, C = Cubs, G = Guides, SC = Scouts |
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| Wonder Nature Hike | SP, B | W, S, F |
| Explore the wonders of High Park in any season! Engage your senses while jumping in piles of coloured fall leaves, hand-feeding flocks of winter birds, or exploring the blooming of spring's beautiful wildflowers. | ||
| Spring Planting | SP, B | S |
| Experience the richness of a rare natural prairie habitat right in the heart of the city! Participants will gain first-hand experience in protecting habitats by planting native plants in High Park's rare black oak savannah habitat. | ||
| High Park at Night Hike | SP, B, BR, C | W, S, F |
| High Park is home to many nocturnal creatures. Explore how many urban animals survive in the dark! | ||
| Birding Basics | BR, C, G, SC | W, S, F |
| Learn the basics of bird watching and discover the many species of birds that depend on High Park to survive. Explore High Park as a stopover during migration, as a site for nesting, or as a destination for winter birds. | ||
| Savannah Stewards | BR, C, G, SC | S, F |
| Did you know that High Park is home to the black oak savannah, one of North America's most endangered ecosystems? Become stewards of the savannah by planting native wildflowers and grasses or creating and dispersing native seed balls. | ||
| Orienteering | BR, C, G, SC | S, F |
| Learn the basics of map and compass work during this hands-on program. Participants will practice their new skills on an orienteering course in High Park. | ||
| Screech and Hoot | BR, C, G, SC | W, S, F |
| Learn about High Park's nocturnal owl species, explore their unique adaptations, and find out what they eat for their midnight snack while dissecting owl pellets! | ||
| Urban Forestry | G, SC | S, F |
| Explore the diversity of High Park's urban forest! Learn techniques on how to identify trees and discover how to protect the health of our oak woodlands from many urban threats. | ||
| Urban Wildlife: At home in the city | G, SC | S, F |
| Even in the middle of a big city, wild animals can find everything they need to survive - sometimes they just need to be creative! Discover the incredible diversity of animals that live in Toronto's largest urban park, High Park. | ||
| Moonlight Snowshoe Hike | SP, B, BR, C, G, SC | W |
| Discover the ancient art of snowshoeing. Learn basic techniques with modern snowshoes and then go on a snowshoe hike in High Park by moon! (snow conditions permitting) | ||
| 2011/12 Fees |
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| 2-hour program: $7.50 per participant, $90.00 minimum group fee |
| Leaders, volunteers and parents participate at no-charge. |
| Days & Times | |
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| Program times can be slightly modified to accommodate group meeting schedules. Please inquire about varied times during booking process. | |
| Winter, Spring & Fall | |
| Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm | |
| Wednesday 6:00-8:00pm | |
| Thursday 6:30 -8:30pm | |
