Come for the plants, stay for the people
We all enjoy the benefits of the ravines and natural areas. Our unique urban forest is home to abundant wildlife and an oasis for citizens in Canada’s largest City. The ravines connect important ecosystems, connect our communities, and connect us to nature – one of the pillars of a sustainable planet and sustainable living.
Despite the importance of nature in the City, Toronto’s natural areas are at an ecological tipping point. Invasive species, climate change, overuse and misuse by people, intensive land development, and excessive litter threaten the current and future health of the city’s wild species and natural communities.
Toronto Nature Stewards (TNS) believes that stewardship is part of the solution. Protecting and caring for the land is essential. Our vision is a Toronto with healthy biodiverse ecosystems where plants, animals and humans can thrive together. Site Map and Schedules.
Let’s work together to restore and maintain healthy natural areas to improve the quality of life for all Toronto residents.
YOU CAN HELP
Latest from Our Blog
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Video testimonials
Here are some words from our stewards on why they volunteer with TNS.
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TNS In the News!
The Globe and Mail Toronto Nature Stewards volunteer to protect ravines (link to Globe and Mail) pdf copy of article Joel Rodriguez, September 10, 2022 Toronto’s ravine system makes up a significant part of the city’s green infrastructure, as natural parklands and urban forests provide countless environmental, health and recreational benefits. However, the city’s ravines […]
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From our Stewards – Stories from the Field: Index
The Toronto Nature Stewards are working hard but still having fun while removing invasive species in our ravine and park sites. Each Lead Steward organizes their volunteers and have many different experiences to share with each other. The following posts are specific to a site, how to improve the experience and personal reflections. Follow the […]
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How we Steward our Sites
TNS has over 30 sites in 2023 and around 100 trained Lead Stewards (in 2023) but there is much more to do. There are 6,600 hectares of public ravine land and we are stewarding approximately 74 hectares on 23 sites (2022). Each hectare needs active regular stewardship to improve biodiversity and ecosystem health. Each site […]