Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)

In the Field with TRCA

From fisheries surveys to invasive species management, TRCA's environmental monitoring and applied research team does the hands-on work that goes into conservation of our local ecosystems. Take a visual tour to find out what our field staff have been up to this summer!

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a middle-aged couple enjoy a nature walk on the trails at Kortright Centre for Conservation

Adult Nature Walk: Exploring Canada’s Backyard

09/10/2024

Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Kortright Centre for Conservation 9550 Pine Valley Drive Vaughan ON

Kortright Centre for Conservation nature walk

a Monarch butterfly caterpillar

Teaching and Learning with Monarch Butterflies

09/12/2024

Time: 9:30 AM
Where: Claremont Nature Centre 4290 Westney Rd North Pickering ON

monarch butterfly Monarch Teacher Network

community volunteer takes part in TRCA Conservation Youth Corps tree planting event

Ajax Environmental Action Days – Greenwood Community Tree Planting

09/14/2024

Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Greenwood Discovery Pavilion 2290 Greenwood Road Ajax ON

planting trees

native wildflowers bloom in The Meadoway

Get Into The Meadoway: Saving Seeds

09/14/2024

Time: 10:00 AM
Where: The Meadoway (Thomson Memorial Park) 1005 Brimley Road Toronto ON

Meadoway

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TRCA field staff conduct an electrofishing survey on Lake Ontario

Through the Lens: Daniel Huszar

09/03/2024

Ecosystem science

Monarch butterfly

A Day for Monarch Magic: Highlights from the 2024 Butterfly Festival

08/26/2024

Monarch butterflyPollinators

a view of Heart Lake Conservation Park in Brampton

City of Brampton and TRCA Contribute to Canada’s 30×30 Conservation Target

08/19/2024

a young family enjoys fishing at Heart Lake Conservation Park

Get Hooked on Fishing with TRCA

08/15/2024

FishingLearn to Fish

a young family enjoys fishing at Heart Lake Conservation Park

Get Hooked on Fishing with TRCA

08/15/2024

FishingLearn to Fish

visitors to the TRCA Butterfly Festival explore the trails at Tommy Thompson Park

Close Out Your Summer with TRCA Workshops, Festivals, and More

08/14/2024

How to protect Butterflies and other Pollinators!

07/31/2024

mountain bikers on trail at Albion Hills Conservation Park

Albion Hills Conservation Park

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Location

16500 Regional Road 50 Caledon, ON L7E 3E7 Get Directions

golfing at Bathurst Glen

Bathurst Glen Golf Course

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Location

12481 Bathurst St Richmond Hill, ON L4E 2B4 Get Directions

TRCA Heart Lake Conservation Area

Heart Lake Conservation Park

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Location

10818 Heart Lake Rd Brampton, ON L6Z 0B3 Get Directions

scenic trail at Petticoat Creek Conservation Park

Petticoat Creek Conservation Park

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Location

1100 Whites Rd South Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Get Directions

Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve

Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve

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Location

Oak Ridges Corridor Conservation Reserve Richmond Hill, ON Get Directions

Unlock the Secrets of TRCA's Trails

Planning an outdoor excursion in the GTA? From scenic routes to accessible paths, TRCA trails offer adventure for everyone. Check out our insider's guide to finding those hidden gems and secluded spots. Happy exploring!

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family toasting marshmallows at Albion Hills campground

Camping

youngsters play disc golf at Bruces Mill Conservation Park

Disc Golf

TRCA fishing at Heart Lake Conservation Area

Fishing

Golfing at Bathurst Glen

Golfing

Picnics