In these unprecedented times of COVID-19, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is offering new opportunities to engage and learn through virtual and in-person events and programs that meet physical distancing and other safety measures. Learn about how we are implementing provincial safety protocols at TRCA.
TRCA Events Calendar
From across the watershed, TRCA hosts exciting webinars and e-learning activities, guided hikes, festivals and other seasonal events, educational workshops, and public consultations. Come explore nature, culture, and the environment in Toronto and the GTA!
Feb 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
11:00 am
Available on February 6, 13, 20, 27, and March 6. You are cordially invited to join us (virtually) for tea each Saturday this February. Join our Tea & Treats virtual baking workshop where we will...
Hoot and Howl
@ Online Webinar
Mar 1 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Thank-you for your interest. Registration for this event is closed. Whoooo goes there? TRCA is partnering with Girl Guides Canada to learn about owls and coyotes in the Greater Toronto area! Discover their unique calls...
Winter Wonders
@ Online Webinar - Ages 6+
Mar 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
6:30 pm
Discover the wonders of winter wildlife! Learn how wildlife survive chilly weather and how to recognize their tracks and signs. This presentation is intended for Ages 6+: Beginner level information Activities and concepts that are...
Mar 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
Abstract The presentation will explore a new system-wide approach to Stormwater Management (SWM). Given the major challenges associated with the current state of SWM, including limited financing, aging infrastructure, expanding urbanization, a legacy of poor...
Gardening in a Changing Climate
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Mar 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Climate change is rapidly impacting natural spaces on both a local and global scale, including our yards. Join us for an introductory gardening webinar with a focus on climate change resiliency. We will introduce concepts like...
Mar 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
11:00 am
Available on February 6, 13, 20, 27, and March 6. You are cordially invited to join us (virtually) for tea each Saturday this February. Join our Tea & Treats virtual baking workshop where we will...
Hoot and Howl
@ Online Webinar - Ages 6+
Mar 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
12:00 pm
Whoooo goes there? Join us to learn about owls and coyotes in the Greater Toronto area! Discover their unique calls and amazing nighttime adaptations. This program is intended for ages 6+: Beginner level information Activities...
Maple Sweets and Treats
@ Online
Mar 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
10:30 am
Get busy in the kitchen, as Village educators show you how to create two maple-flavoured treats. Learn how maple sap was harvested and used to sweeten food in the 19th century! Fee Per Session: $20 per...
Mar 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2:00 pm
Bring us into your classroom – virtually! Our Watershed on Wheels educators are going live on YouTube with curriculum-connected lessons about the natural world! As you tune in along with other classes across the GTA,...
Beautiful Native Plants: Less Work, Less Water
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Mar 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Native plants are beautiful, easy to grow options for any space. Get inspired and gain the resources to plan your own natural garden oasis! Participants will receive a free copy of the Greening Your Grounds Homeowner’s...
Sustainable Balcony Gardening
@ Online Webinar
Mar 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
10:00 am
Thank-you for your interest. Registration for this event is closed. TRCA is partnering with Mississauga Library to present Sustainable Balcony Gardening. Learn about the inspiring beauty and practical benefits of gardening on your balcony,...
Mar 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
7:00 pm
Craft 19th century inspired drinks as we toast the Irish settlers that helped shape the Toronto region. Join us virtually in the Tap Room of the historic Half Way House Inn as our costumed guide...
Mar 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
Join the City of Brampton and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to learn about the Claireville North Multi-use Trail Project currently underway at Claireville Conservation Area. Topics will include: Introduction of panelists & project team...
Spring has Sprung
@ Online Webinar
Mar 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
Spring has sprung, but have you ever wondered what animals do in the winter to survive the cold? Learn about the adaptations used by animals who stay in Ontario for the winter, and where others...
Spring into Native Plants
@ Online Webinar
Mar 17 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
6:30 pm
Get ready for spring! Residents living in the K, E and F sections of Bramalea are invited to join TRCA for an interactive workshop about native plants and how they attract birds and butterflies. The...
Mar 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
7:00 pm
Craft 19th century inspired drinks as we toast the Irish settlers that helped shape the Toronto region. Join us virtually in the Tap Room of the historic Half Way House Inn as our costumed guide...
Creating Bird Habitat
@ Online Webinar
Mar 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
Did you know chickadees need a cavity, like a hollow tree, to nest? Learn about cavity nesting birds and how you can support them in your backyard and neighbourhood. This program is intended for ages...
Rain Gardens 101
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Mar 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Rain gardens are beautiful outdoor spaces with a lot going on just below the surface. Their special design absorbs excess rainwater, filtering it as it returns to the soil. Be inspired by beautiful rain gardens...
Hoot and Howl
@ Online Webinar - Ages 6+
Mar 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
Whoooo goes there? Join us to learn about owls and coyotes in the Greater Toronto area! Discover their unique calls and amazing nighttime adaptations. This program is intended for ages 6+: Beginner level information Activities...
Mar 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
10:30 am
Pay a virtual visit to the barnyard to meet our horses and goats and find out what they have been up to over the winter! Livestock staff will be on hand to answer all your...
Mar 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
Abstract The Town of Oakville owns a significant amount of land within the valley corridors of Bronte Creek and Sixteen Mile Creek. These watercourses are confined systems within shale bedrock and high valley walls prone...
Mar 25 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
1:00 pm
Bring your sustainability success stories to share and learn with the Partners in Project Green network. Sharing successes can spark ideas that can be applied across industries, transforming the way we do business. This speed-dating...
Backyard Birds Through the Seasons
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Mar 25 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2:00 pm
Every day of the year is a good day for observing birds in your garden, from the snowy depths of winter to the height of summer bloom. Learn about common nesting, wintering, and migratory birds...
Bird Sounds: Understand Your Feathered Neighbours!
@ Online Webinar - Ages 6+
Mar 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
Listen to the sounds of spring! Join us for an interactive presentation about how birds communicate. Enjoy interesting bird songs, calls and more, and learn some tips to remember them! This program is intended for...
Gardening for Birds, Butterflies, and Beyond
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
2:00 pm
Helping the environment starts in your own backyard. Learn how to attract and protect native pollinators, such as Monarch butterflies and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds with beautiful landscape features. This presentation is intended for General Audiences: Beginner...
Fresh Air Fridays Camp
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
May 7 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
Suitable for children ages 4 to 10. Is your child needing a break from all the screen time? Are you looking for an outdoor program for your child that will complement their online learning? Bring...
Fresh Air Fridays Camp
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
May 14 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
Suitable for children ages 4 to 10. Is your child needing a break from all the screen time? Are you looking for an outdoor program for your child that will complement their online learning? Bring...
Fresh Air Fridays Camp
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
May 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
Suitable for children ages 4 to 10. Is your child needing a break from all the screen time? Are you looking for an outdoor program for your child that will complement their online learning? Bring...
Fresh Air Fridays Camp
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
May 28 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
Suitable for children ages 4 to 10. Is your child needing a break from all the screen time? Are you looking for an outdoor program for your child that will complement their online learning? Bring...
Fresh Air Fridays Camp
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Jun 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
Suitable for children ages 4 to 10. Is your child needing a break from all the screen time? Are you looking for an outdoor program for your child that will complement their online learning? Bring...
Fresh Air Fridays Camp
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Jun 11 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
Suitable for children ages 4 to 10. Is your child needing a break from all the screen time? Are you looking for an outdoor program for your child that will complement their online learning? Bring...
Fresh Air Fridays Camp
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Jun 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
Suitable for children ages 4 to 10. Is your child needing a break from all the screen time? Are you looking for an outdoor program for your child that will complement their online learning? Bring...
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