Small Up Close Zoo High Park Zoo is a laid back place to visit with small children to have an up close experience animals in a natural park setting. Please don’t feed the animals or disturb them. If you want to experience feeding animals head to the llama pen weekends and statutory holidays 11:30 am to 2:00 pm (April until the end of October). There is a small fee for … Continue reading High Park Zoo
TV Ontario Has a Buffet of Documentaries Waiting for You to Click and Watch Sit back relax and watch some food for thought about art, history, human relationships, societies, nature and much more with TVO Documentaries. Free any time on line. This public broadcaster accepts donations on line. Continue reading Thoughts and Ideas Shared
Yippee!!! Time to Get Out and Enjoy Free Family Fun This comprehensive calendar of free family activities in the Toronto area provided by http://www.toronto4kids.com, could be just what you need to find places to make memories. Continue reading Monthly Calendar of Free Family Activities
Time to Get Out and Enjoy Biophilia Biophilia the ‘rich, natural pleasure derived from being surrounded by living organisms, including a diversity of plants and animals.’ The benefits come from being exposed to the unique microbes in the soil and air, and mindfulness of moving through a space full of novelty and wonder. To learn more, link to the Huffington Post article. Continue reading Science Proves Nature is Good for Your Health
Join Jane’s Walks in honor the legacy of Jane Jacobs, in Toronto neighborhoods from April to the end July. Get together to know the beauty and texture of where we are and imagine what we want this home of ours to be in this citizen led walks. Themes include architecture, animals, activism, art, citizenry, commerce, community, design, film, food, gardening, gender, health, heritage, international issues, literature, military, … Continue reading Get to Know Toronto on Jane’s Walks
The Toronto Bruce Trail Conservatory Club will show you what you need to know to get out in nature safely and have fun. It’s time for the club’s annual hiker initiation (promise nothing embarrassing is involved). Click to register for these free events. Monday April 18, 6:30 – 8 pm An overview of the ins-and-outs of hiking, presented by experienced hike leaders from the Toronto Club. … Continue reading New to Hiking?
Hey come join us in the beautiful outdoors with the Bruce Trail Club Come out and join in hikes out of town and in Toronto. Hikes range from just a couple of hours to all day. Weekend camping trips and skiing/snowshoeing also on tap. Member get event discounts and club newsletter, but membership is not required to sign up and come out with us. All … Continue reading Toronto Bruce Trail Club
Toronto Island Nature Peace Minutes from Downtown Toronto Hop on a ferry and be in a spacious relaxing island oasis in 10-15 minutes from the harbor front in downtown Toronto. Hike, bike, and picnic, hang out at the beach, play volleyball or softball to your heart’s content. Kayaks, canoes and pedal boats are available for rent. Eat or snack at a restaurant or cafe Where: Jack … Continue reading Toronto Island
Walk and discover nature, social history and neighborhood character in Toronto. The City of Toronto, Discovery Walks, has PDF and web app guides to 12 walks to help anyone get to know some of this city’s great character and texture.. Where: routes of various lengths, check the link to explore options. When: Anytime you are comfortable headed out for a walk. Cost: free of charge, … Continue reading Toronto Discovery Walks
With a staggering 100 branches and extensive electronic resources, the Toronto Public Library has something to offer everyone seeking to learn, relax and have a mental workout: from Lego to 3D printing to writing club to finding jobs to navigating through life in Canada for newcomers. Programs, classes and exhibitions for children, families, individuals, senior and newcomers help make this city inclusive and welcoming. Materials are available in more … Continue reading Toronto Public Library
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