May is here! Let’s take advantage of the spring weather by exploring a selection of family-friendly events offered by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).
There’s something for everyone this month: embrace the great outdoors with picnics, disc golf, and mindfulness retreats, or learn about our region’s rich variety of wildlife!
TRCA Parks are Open
Celebrate life’s special moments at one of TRCA’s Conservation Parks!
Our beautiful natural spaces offer the perfect backdrop for picnics and other gatherings, with sites offering shelter, water, and/or hydro.
TRCA Spring Bird Festival
Celebrate spring migration with fellow bird enthusiasts at the annual TRCA Spring Bird Festival.
This free, public event raises awareness of and celebrates the phenomenon of spring bird migration. Activities are available for all ages and birding interests.
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Tommy Thompson Park, 1 Leslie St, Toronto
Disc Golf at Albion Hills
Celebrate the grand opening of two new disc golf courses at Albion Hills Conservation Park: a 9-hole beginner-friendly course and an 18-hole pro-level course for experienced players.
TRCA will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially inaugurate the new courses:
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Albion Hills Conservation Park, 16500 Regional Rd 50, Caledon
Sign Up Now for TRCA Summer Camps
TRCA camps allow kids to explore all that nature has to offer, at great locations across the GTA. Led by expert instructors, youngsters enjoy hands-on experiences, workshops, hikes, animal tracking, and more.
Some locations and dates are already sold out, so register soon!
TRCA Youth Council TurtleFest
Learn all about Ontario’s native freshwater turtles at TurtleFest 2024, a free, family-friendly event co-hosted by the TRCA Youth Council and the Canadian Wildlife Federation (Canadian Conservation Corps).
Participants can meet-and-greet with live turtles, take tours, view educational presentations, and enjoy storytelling with drumming led by Four Colours Drum Circle.
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Heart Lake Conservation Park, 10818 Heart Lake Road Brampton
Community Cleanup
Join TRCA and the Oak Ridges Lions Club to help remove winter debris from neighbourhoods, parks, and greenspaces.
Bring family and friends along for this rewarding volunteer opportunity. Garbage bags, recycling bags, and gloves will be provided.
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Academie De La Moraine School, 13200 Yonge Street, Oak Ridges
Mindfulness Walk
Time spent in nature can do wonders for your health and sense of well-being. Join TRCA for this free, guided walk and experience all the sights, sounds, and benefits of nature.
Date: Tuesday, May 14
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Bolton Resource Management Tract
Once Upon a Time
TRCA’s Black Creek Pioneer Village transforms itself into a wondrous fantasyland for a weekend of fairy-tale fun. Step into a storybook realm where tales of magic and mystery come to life!
Date: Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto
The Nature School Open House
TRCA’s The Nature School is hosting open house events at its Kortright Centre for Conservation and Claireville Conservation Area locations. It’s a great opportunity for families to come and discover what this unique outdoor education experience is all about. Meet the staff, enjoy some outdoor activities, and more. Everyone is welcome!
DATES & REGISTRATION
| The Nature School at Kortright Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. |
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| The Nature School at Claireville Thursday, May 30, 2024 | 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. |
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