Toronto Field Naturalists

Stay away from nesting birds!

When you walk off trail you could trample the less conspicuous first year plants which may just have a single small leaf. Walking off trail also compacts the soil which affects the life cycle of spring ephemerals.

Something to watch out for.

The invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF) is a growing concern for Ontario’s horticulture and natural areas. While there are no confirmed established populations in Ontario, it has become a significant issue in nearby U.S. states. Staying aware and knowing what to look for can help support early detection. It's important to be on the lookout for egg masses and nymphs in the wild and all stages of life on imports.

If you spot SLF at any stage, remember:
🔍 SPOT IT Learn the signs and stay alert in outdoor spaces and on transported items.
📸 SNAP IT Take clear photos to help with identification and reporting.
🫙 CATCH IT If possible, safely contain or destroy the insect or egg mass.
📢 REPORT IT Report sightings to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

For more information about Spotted Lanternfly, follow this link: https://bit.ly/38TXN38

Your feedback needed now: Let’s keep Tommy Thompson Park an urban wilderness The City of Toronto and TRCA are now consulting on how to improve the “visitor experience” at Tommy Thompson Park, through a project called the Visitor Experience Plan (VEP). The goal of this project is to “identify and prioritize operational and physical changes to Tommy Thompson Park to mana...

Hidden harmful effects include elevated stress hormones, delayed or interrupted hunting, foraging, or nesting, premature fledging, and longer intervals between feeding young.