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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.
Fall Colours Celebration
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Sep 26 – Oct 31 all-day
12:00 am
Witness the beauty of Kortright in autumn! Take a self-guided walk in our beautiful mixed hardwood forests to view the fall colours at their best. Join the Kortright Education team to learn about nature in...
Halloween at The Village
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
10:00 am
h3 {margin-top: 25px;} Get ready for some spook-tacular fun at The Village! Weekends: Oct 17-18, Oct 24-25, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 8 (Oct dates sold out) Come to Black Creek Pioneer Village for a...
Fall Colours Walk
@ Albion Hills Conservation Park
Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
1:00 pm
Take a refreshing nature walk and enjoy the fall colours! Join us on this guided walk through the Albion Hills Conservation Area. This program is intended for general audiences and pre-registration is required. Register for...
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
10:00 am
Want to reduce utility bills, improve home comfort, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions? The Thornhill SNAP team and the City of Vaughan, in partnership with Humber College and Enbridge Gas, are offering a virtual Home...
Halloween at The Village
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
10:00 am
h3 {margin-top: 25px;} Get ready for some spook-tacular fun at The Village! Weekends: Oct 17-18, Oct 24-25, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 8 (Oct dates sold out) Come to Black Creek Pioneer Village for a...
Community Tree Planting
@ City of Mississauga Malton Neighbourhood
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
TRCA staff are partnering with TD Friends of the Environment Foundation and City of Mississauga to host a community tree planting at Victory Park. Participants will plant native trees and shrubs to expand tree canopy...
Detailed Erosion Analysis for New Development Applications in TRCA
@ Online webinar
Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
12:00 pm
Urbanization, in general, increases impervious cover in a watershed. When impervious cover is increased, precipitation does not infiltrate as it would naturally. Instead, rainfall is quickly piped and channelled directly to the watercourse. An increase...
All About Bats
@ Online Webinar - Ages 6+
Oct 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 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...
So, It Rained a Meter, Now What?
@ Online Webinar
Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
10:00 am
This webinar will highlight how designers/engineers are tasked with the impossible: preventing large scale flooding. This webinar is being offered as part of the TRIECA 2020 Webinar Series. To View and Register for the “Entire”...
Energy Monitoring Technologies and Resulting Cost Savings
@ Online webinar
Oct 29 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
1:00 pm
Join this webinar to learn how the 3M team went about implementing energy monitoring equipment and software platforms that allow them to ensure they are on track to meet targets and find energy reduction opportunities...
Nature in your Neighbourhood: Halloween Edition
@ Online Webinar
Oct 29 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
4:30 pm
How well do you know your local wildlife? Learn about the unique traits and adaptations of animals living in and around urban spaces. During this “Halloween edition” we’ll highlight some of the local “creatures of...
Community Tree Planting
@ Town of Ajax
Oct 31 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
9:00 am
TRCA staff are partnering with Urban Forest Associates to host a community tree planting along a section of the the Duffins Creek. Participants will plant native trees and shrubs to expand tree canopy cover and...
Halloween at The Village
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Oct 31 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
10:00 am
h3 {margin-top: 25px;} Get ready for some spook-tacular fun at The Village! Weekends: Oct 17-18, Oct 24-25, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 8 (Oct dates sold out) Come to Black Creek Pioneer Village for a...
Halloween at The Village
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Nov 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
10:00 am
h3 {margin-top: 25px;} Get ready for some spook-tacular fun at The Village! Weekends: Oct 17-18, Oct 24-25, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 8 (Oct dates sold out) Come to Black Creek Pioneer Village for a...
Online Workshop: Advanced LID Design: Bioretention Facilities Workshop
@ Online workshop
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
1:00 pm
Two-day workshop, November 2 and 6 Monday November 2: 1 – 3pm Friday November 6: 1 – 3pm Overview: Green infrastructure, including low impact development (LID) practices, is becoming an increasingly common approach to stormwater management...
Nov 3 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
12:00 pm
Wetlands are an essential part of ecosystems and can be sensitive to changes in water inputs resulting from development. Wetlands can naturally control flood peaks by retaining water and allowing the slow release of water...
Fall Colours
@ Online webinar
Nov 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm
6:30 pm
Are you enjoying the fall colours? Learn about the trees, shrubs and wildflowers contributing to this stunning display! This presentation is intended for ages 6+: Beginner level information Activities and concepts that are friendly for...
Community Litter Clean-Up
@ Brampton
Nov 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
1:00 pm
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is teaming up with partners in Peel to help us get rid of thousands of cigarette butts, plastics bags, bottles, cans and other litter from our natural areas. Help us...
Nov 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
1:00 pm
Are you looking to cut costs and advance your business? You are not alone. Businesses all over Canada are feeling the impact of rising operating costs, carbon pollution, and challenges connecting with clients and customers....
Making urban landscapes more absorbent to stormwater
@ Online Webinar
Nov 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar presents findings from a three-year field monitoring study comparing the run-off characteristics of simulated lawn test plots receiving roof drainage, located at the Kortright Centre in Vaughan, Ontario. This webinar is being offered...
Saving Seeds: From Gathering to Sharing
@ Online Webinar
Nov 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
Learn how to save seeds from native species and what they need to survive from storage to propagation. Share and trade seeds with neighbours and friends to re-wild your whole community! This presentation is intended...
Girls Can Too: Planting Event
@ Etobicoke Creek Trail
Nov 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
10:00 am
Spend your Saturday building new skills through hands on learning experiences with Girls Can Too! Participants will be working in small crews to plant native trees and shrubs, remove invasive species, and collect litter along...
Community Tree Planting
@ City of Richmond Hill, Oak Ridges Conservation Reserve
Nov 8 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
9:00 am
TRCA staff are partnering with Urban Forest Associates and the Rotary Club of Richmond Hill to host a community tree planting along Oak Ridges Conservation Reserve. Participants will plant native trees and shrubs to expand...
Halloween at The Village
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Nov 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:30 pm
10:00 am
h3 {margin-top: 25px;} Get ready for some spook-tacular fun at The Village! Weekends: Oct 17-18, Oct 24-25, Oct 31, Nov 1, Nov 8 (Oct dates sold out) Come to Black Creek Pioneer Village for a...
Community Tree Planting
@ City of Toronto, Sherway Trail
Nov 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
TRCA staff are partnering with a local Girl Guides Canada and the City of Toronto to host a community tree planting along the Etobicoke Creek. Participants will plant native trees and shrubs to expand tree...
Microplastics: Tiny But Dangerous
@ Online Webinar
Nov 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
Beyond the easily visible litter within our beaches, parks, and urban areas, microplastics often go unnoticed due to their small size – but the impacts they cause in the environment is anything but small! Join...
Optimizing Your Temporary Sediment Basin
@ Online Webinar
Nov 12 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will discuss all the design and maintenance factors needed to achieve the maximum sediment retention. This webinar is being offered as part of the TRIECA 2020 Webinar Series. To View and Register for...
Winterize Your Lawn and Garden
@ Online Webinar
Nov 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
7:00 pm
From lawn care and leaf clean‐up, to preparing for next year’s garden beds—learn what to do this fall to give your lawn and garden a head start next spring. You will leave this workshop with...
Community Tree Planting
@ Township of Nobleton, Cold Creek Conservation Area
Nov 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
TRCA staff are partnering with Seneca College King Campus and the Township of King to host a community tree planting along Oak Ridges Conservation Reserve. Participants will plant native trees and shrubs to expand tree...
Changing Seasons
@ Claremont Nature Centre
Nov 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
10:00 am
Enjoy a refreshing nature walk and discover the changing season! Learn about how the forest changes and how plants and animals start to adapt as winter approaches. PLEASE NOTE: There are no washroom available on...
Community Tree Planting
@ Brampton, Ontario
Nov 15 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
10:00 am
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is partnering with EcoSikh Canada to host a community tree planting to plant native trees and shrubs, expanding tree canopy cover in the park and enhancing local wildlife habitat in...
Nov 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
1:00 pm
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and partners are creating The Meadoway by turning a 16 km hydro corridor into a flourishing natural meadow. The native plants that are planted there will provide a...
Backyard Birds Through the Season
@ Online webinar
Nov 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
6:30 pm
From the snowy depths of winter to the height of summer bloom, every day of the year is a good one for observing birds in your garden! Learn all about how different types of spaces...
Skimmer Basins 101
@ Online Webinar
Nov 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will cover several topics related to skimmer basin design including, standards for determining the volume of sediment storage and technical guidance on how to model skimmers in stormwater modeling software packages. This webinar...
Owl Prowl
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7:00 pm
Come and experience an evening with live owls! Start the night with a presentation to learn all about owls, then head out to the forest for a guided walk with one of our owl experts...
Nov 24 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
1:00 pm
Overview Erosion control can be a challenge even on an easy site, but protecting Low Impact Development (LID) practices, which are designed to infiltrate or filter stormwater for more than 30 years, requires an ESC...
Deck the Trails with Seeds and Berries
@ Online webinar
Nov 24 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
4:30 pm
Celebrate the holiday season by making a special gift for winter birds. Learn about common backyard birds and how to make a pinecone feeder to decorate trees with the tasty treat! This presentation is intended...
Life of a Tree
@ Online webinar
Nov 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
6:30 pm
Trees are all around us, but we can overlook the amazing things they do for us every day. Learn about the life cycle of trees and what features can help you decipher a tree’s identity....
Magical Christmas Forest
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Nov 27 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
5:00 pm
Escape into the Magical Christmas Forest at Kortright Centre and experience a winter wonderland filled with lights, crafts, activities and treats for the whole family. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: This is an entirely outdoor experience,...
Magical Christmas Forest
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Nov 28 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
5:00 pm
Escape into the Magical Christmas Forest at Kortright Centre and experience a winter wonderland filled with lights, crafts, activities and treats for the whole family. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: This is an entirely outdoor experience,...
Magical Christmas Forest
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Nov 29 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
3:00 pm
Escape into the Magical Christmas Forest at Kortright Centre and experience a winter wonderland filled with lights, crafts, activities and treats for the whole family. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: This is an entirely outdoor experience,...
Dec 1 @ 9:00 am
9:00 am
This course will be run in 3 sessions December 1 – 9am – 11am December 2 – 9am – 11am December 3 – 9am – 11am Course Description Low Impact Development (LID), an innovative stormwater...
Building Climate Change Resiliency in Intensifying Neighbourhoods
@ Online Webinar
Dec 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
12:00 pm
This webinar will examine the approach used to build a Stormwater Management Master Plan that integrated flood control and stormwater drainage while improving and protecting both groundwater and surface water quality. This webinar is being...
Magical Christmas Forest
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
5:00 pm
Escape into the Magical Christmas Forest at Kortright Centre and experience a winter wonderland filled with lights, crafts, activities and treats for the whole family. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: This is an entirely outdoor experience,...
Magical Christmas Forest
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Dec 4 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
5:00 pm
Escape into the Magical Christmas Forest at Kortright Centre and experience a winter wonderland filled with lights, crafts, activities and treats for the whole family. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: This is an entirely outdoor experience,...
Christmas at The Village
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
11:00 am
Discover the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas! Saturdays and Sundays, December 6-20, and December 22-23 Plans for this Christmas are still in the works! Check back soon for more details. Hours and Admission
Magical Christmas Forest
@ Kortright Centre for Conservation
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
5:00 pm
Escape into the Magical Christmas Forest at Kortright Centre and experience a winter wonderland filled with lights, crafts, activities and treats for the whole family. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: This is an entirely outdoor experience,...
Christmas at The Village
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Dec 6 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
11:00 am
Discover the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas! Saturdays and Sundays, December 6-20, and December 22-23 Plans for this Christmas are still in the works! Check back soon for more details. Hours and Admission
Storytime With Santa
@ Black Creek Pioneer Village
Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
1:00 pm
Spend a fun-filled festive time with Santa and his helpers at Black Creek Pioneer Village! Make Christmas crafts, decorate cookies, enjoy a wagon ride and explore the village. Gather round Santa’s chair to hear a...
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