Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) regrettably will be postponing all in-person conferences, events and programs until further notice, to proactively protect participants, and all who would be in attendance, from the potential risk of contracting COVID-19.
Please view the events calendar for our online learning programs and workshops.
TRCA Events Calendar
Come out and explore Toronto and the GTA by joining an event! Find everything on our events calendar, from webinars and e-learning, to guided hikes, festivals and seasonal events, along with workshops and public consultations. See listings for today, this weekend, and each month.
Beautiful Native Plants
@ Online Webinar - General Audiences
Jun 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm
Native plants are beautiful, easy to grow options for any space. Join TRCA in collaboration with Credit Valley Conservation and learn about the benefits of native plants for your yard and our urban ecosystems. Get...
Nature in Your Neighbourhood
@ Online Webinar - Ages 6+
Jun 10 @ 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
3:00 pm
How well do you know your local wildlife? You don’t have to leave the city to experience some of the incredible wildlife living nearby! Learn about the unique traits and adaptations of animals living in...
Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
This webinar will focus on how establishing a subwatershed-scale stormwater ECA will enhance transparency, collaboration, and adaptive management of the receiving system among all parties. This webinar is being offered as part of the TRIECA...
Species At Risk in the Urban Jungle
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Jun 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm
Did you know that the Toronto Area is home to lots of amazing rare and Threatened animals? Learn about some of the Species-At-Risk that share your city, your neighborhood or even your home! From Chimney...
Rain to Runoff: A Stormwater Story
@ Online Webinar - Family Audience (and Educators)
Jun 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
Where does the rain go? Follow the journey of stormwater runoff from our roads and parking lots to our waterways. Learn about the impacts of stormwater in a changing climate, and discover how to take...
Jun 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will provide a contextual overview of several thermal mitigation options monitored and evaluated in Ontario, followed by a more focused discussion of geothermal cooling as a new and innovative approach to addressing the...
All About Bats
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Jun 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
7:00 pm
Did you know that a little brown bat can eat over 1,000 insects in one hour? Join us to learn more about bat species in the Toronto area and how to identify them! We will...
Bumble Bee Watch
@ Online Webinar - Ages 6+
Jun 22 @ 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
3:00 pm
Discover the diversity of native bees! Learn how to tell a bee from a wasp, and how to identify common bumble bees in the Greater Toronto Area. This program is recommended for families with children...
Invasive Plants
@ Online Facebook - General Audiences
Jun 23 @ 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm
2:00 pm
#AtHomeWithNature Name that invasive! On Tuesday, June 2, join us for a live stream where you will learn about common species of plant invaders found in gardens and natural areas in the GTA. We will...
Sustainable Balcony Gardening
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Jun 23 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 pm
Learn about the inspiring beauty and practical benefits of gardening on your balcony, with a focus on native plants and edibles. You will leave with the know-how to bring your small outdoor space to life....
Pollinators: Small but Mighty
@ Online Webinar - Ages 6+
Jun 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
3:00 pm
What are pollinators? Why are they important? Enjoy an interactive presentation all about butterflies, bees and other pollinators! Learn how to attract and support these species at home with pollinator-friendly gardening tips. This program is...
Where Did All the Concrete Go?
@ Online Webinar
Jun 25 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will highlight lessons learned from landscape planting to reduce erosion and limit sediment transportation. This webinar is being offered as part of the TRIECA 2020 Webinar Series. To View and Register for the...
Gardening for Birds, Butterflies, and Beyond
@ Online Webinar - General Audience
Jun 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
7:00 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. Participants will receive online gardening fact sheets and...
Canada Day
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Jul 1 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
11:00 am
Celebrate Canada Day at Black Creek Pioneer Village! Get a taste of Canada as it was at the time of Confederation. Enjoy the entertainment of the time, including toe tapping music, live performances, and old-time...
Guided Bike Tour – CANCELLED
@ Garnetwood Park
Jul 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
This event has been cancelled. We appologize for the inconvenience. The bike tour will include interesting facts about the landscape and local wildlife, along with practical tips such as how to set up...
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
This webinar will highlight innovative technologies available to effectively address unique project variables dealing with challenging soils and various erosion risks. This webinar is being offered as part of the TRIECA 2020 Webinar Series. To...
Sunset Paddle
@ Lake St. George Field Centre
Jul 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
Learn the basics of recreational canoeing or enjoy a leisurely paddle around Lake St. George at sunset! Beginner and seasoned paddlers welcome. Family Friendly. Children must be ages 6 and up, and those under the age...
Workshop: Dragonflies and Damselflies
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
12:00 pm
DRAGONFLIES AND DAMSELFLIES* Learn about the fascinating biology and migration of some of the world’s most ancient flying animals: the dragonflies and damselflies! Join us for a whirlwind tour of these strikingly beautiful insects, and...
Jul 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will review the City of London’s Environmental Assessment to determine the feasibility of implementing various infrastructure projects in conjunction with others, such as potentially decommissioning Springbank Dam. This webinar is being offered as...
Workshop: Butterflies of Ontario
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
This workshop will give you a close-up look at these beauties of nature. Learn all about butterfly biology and identification, their amazing knack for mimicry, and their role in our environment. Then go out and...
Workshop: Midnight Astronomy
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Jul 22 @ 8:00 pm – Jul 23 @ 12:00 am
8:00 pm
First, receive a detailed introduction to the basics of astronomy through an indoor presentation. Learn your way around the night sky in an amazing portable planetarium. Next, we’ll venture out into the darkness for naked-eye...
Jul 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will introduce participants to the Low Impact Development Life Cycle Costing Tool (LID LCCT), an MS Excel based spreadsheet tool that allows users to generate cost estimates for several LID stormwater practices. This...
Workshop: Bat ID and Survey Methods
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Jul 23 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
7:30 pm
Learn about the only mammals that can fly, and discover how their incredible echo-location system works! The evening will begin with a presentation covering a wide variety of bat-related topics. The participants will then go...
Quilts in the Village
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Jul 25 @ 11:00 am – Jul 26 @ 5:00 pm
11:00 am
Mark your calendars for a day of colour and creativity! The last week of July, Black Creek Pioneer Village will be adorned with hundreds of hand-crafted quilts! July 25-26 Discover the beauty and craftsmanship...
The Onondaga County Save the Rain Program
@ Online Webinar
Jul 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will focus on the lessons learned and success stories from the construction of over 200 GI projects to date. This webinar is being offered as part of the TRIECA 2020 Webinar Series. To...
Aug 13 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will touch on the barriers that have prevented wide-scale uptake of low impact development (LID) of private property and focus on the technical aspects of the study and will explore the ‘one water’...
Sunset Paddle
@ Lake St. George Field Centre
Aug 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
Learn the basics of recreational canoeing or enjoy a leisurely paddle around Lake St. George at sunset! Beginner and seasoned paddlers welcome. Family Friendly. Children must be ages 6 and up, and those under the age of...
Anionic PAM: Correct Usage and Application
@ Online Webinar
Aug 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will cover three major approaches to using polymer enhanced best management practices and will detail and illustrate the most common and effective polymer enhanced best management practices that have been quantified and proven...
Workshop: Bees
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Aug 22 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
9:00 am
This workshop will give you an up-close and personal look into the lives of these incredible insects. Learn all about bee biology and identification, their role in our environment, and the threats to their health....
Aug 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will introduce current specifications and examine how a qualified landscape professional mixes and tests amended soils. This webinar is being offered as part of the TRIECA 2020 Webinar Series. To View and Register...
Sep 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will examine the nonlinear relationship between LID sizing depth and average annual retention volume, and understand the effect of soil type on LID sizing depth and average annual retention volumes. This webinar is...
Fall Colours Paddle
@ Lake St. George Field Centre
Sep 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
Learn the basics of recreational canoeing and enjoy a leisurely paddle around Lake St. George at sunset! Beginner and seasoned paddlers are welcome. All equipment and personal flotation devices will be provided. This event is...
Workshop: Ferns and Grasses
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Sep 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
Ferns are an ancient species of vascular plant. Their history long precedes seed plants and they rely on minute spores to reproduce. Learn the biology, habitat requirements and characteristics of ferns necessary to identify them...
Canoe Certification Course: ORCKA Level 1-3
@ Lake St. George Field Centre
Sep 12 @ 9:30 am – Sep 13 @ 4:30 pm
9:30 am
This weekend combines the first three levels in Basic Canoeing into one course. This is designed to introduce the novice or relatively inexperienced canoeist to paddling. The emphasis is on mastering the fundamentals of tandem...
Performance of Mature Bioretention
@ Online Webinar
Sep 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will highlight the findings of recent investigations into the performance of Ontario bioretention cells and the maintenance practices that were implemented in various locations This webinar is being offered as part of the...
Workshop: Introduction to Birds
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Sep 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
9:00 am
Bird watching is one of the most popular hobbies in North America — and with a wide variety of birds living in our backyards, nearby parks and outdoor spaces, it’s easy to understand why. This...
Harvest Festival
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Sep 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
10:00 am
Celebrate the Harvest at Black Creek Pioneer Village! Take part in family-friendly harvest-themed activities around the village, then follow your nose to the Toronto Mennonite Festival centred around the Town Hall Green. This Mennonite and...
Workshop: Birding Tour of Kortright
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Sep 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
9:00 am
Join us for a day exploring the Kortright Centre property. The Kortright Centre is a local hotspot for bird activity. In addition to our resident bird species, we’ll watch for fall migrants, including warblers and...
Fall Fair
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Sep 20 @ 11:00 am – 4:30 pm
11:00 am
Participate in a festive day of competition, play, and discovery! Join a pie eating contest or participate in a friendly spelling bee. Challenge your family to relay races and carnival toss games. Get up close...
Home School Day
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
10:00 am
Let us help you plan a day at the Village, with activities designed especially for home-schooled youngsters. Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Meet history actors History lab 19th...
Sep 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will allow participants to understand how TRCA plans to utilize the latest technology to continue improving its erosion monitoring through 2020 and beyond. This webinar is being offered as part of the TRIECA...
Oct 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will focus on how to recognize groundwater sapping and the contribution it has to slope instability and erosion within the valleys of southern Ontario. This webinar is being offered as part of the...
Workshop: Mosses and Liverworts
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Oct 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
9:00 am
Bryophytes are a group of small herbaceous non-vascular land plants that includes mosses, liverworts and hornworts. Mosses and liverworts share the same habitat and can be often found growing together. In this module we will...
Home School Tuesdays
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Oct 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
10:30 am
Enjoy a series of home school days this winter and spring at Black Creek Pioneer Village. These days are designed to engage students and their families in unique and interactive experiences. Fee: $14 per participant...
The Ups and Downs of Using Wood in Stream Restoration
@ Online Webinar
Oct 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will highlight the value of using wood in stream restoration projects and why regulators should encourage designers to include wood in more designs. This webinar is being offered as part of the TRIECA...
Thanksgiving at the Village
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Oct 10 @ 11:00 am – Oct 12 @ 4:30 pm
11:00 am
Make Memories this Thanksgiving at Black Creek Pioneer Village. Enjoy the fall colours at their best as you stroll through the village. With activities for the whole family, what better way is there to celebrate...
New Standards Help Build Resiliency Against Flooding
@ Online Webinar
Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will highlight two new CSA publications recently published that will help build resiliency against flooding through flood resilient design of new residential communities and through the data on extreme precipitation events that aids...
Workshop: Animal Tracking (Intermediate)
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Oct 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
9:00 am
Think you know what made that mark in the snow? Join us for a half-day workshop to learn to identify the tracks and sign of Ontario’s wildlife. PLEASE NOTE: Previous tracking experience or participation in...
Howling Hootenanny
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – Oct 18 @ 4:30 pm
11:00 am
Get ready for some spook-tacular fun at The Village! Weekends: Oct 17-18, Oct 24-25, Oct 31 This October visit the Village for a family friendly Halloween extravaganza! Come in your costume and Trick-or-Treat the Historic...
Workshop: Fungi
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Oct 17 @ 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
12:30 pm
Fungi (mushrooms) have long been prized in the culinary world. Lesser known is their important ecological role as decomposers that recycle dead plants into nutrients used by other plant life. This module will look into...
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