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Enchanted Forest, Cliffs and Crossings: Father Time River Walk, Lambton Woods
Park People (InTOtheRavines), Mount Dennis and Rockcliffe Smythe join to host an all-ages, guided walk along the Humber River, strolling north from Lambton House to Lambton Woods and back, with stops for observations, discussion and photography. Prepare to see rare and unusual species in this Environmentally Significant natural area. Walk is paved or combination with two minor hills, 1.7 K each way (or less as preferred), with washrooms half way (at James Gardens) and at Lambton House (after 3pm return time). 55 Warren Park bus to the door every 20 minutes or street parking.
Walk leaves Lambton House at 1 pm, 4066 Old Dundas Street West, returning at 3pm
Park People InTOthe Ravines, Toronto Ravine Strategy and other Resources
● Park People community engagement in Toronto ravines: https://parkpeople.ca/library/
● Reclaiming the Don: https://jenniferbonnell.com/books-publications/reclaiming-the-don/
● Urban forests: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/the-elusive-urban-forest-that-lies-beneath-toronto
● “Ravines + Resilience: Toronto’s Ravines and Climate Change” https://youtu.be/pyNfnwF2nwY?feature=shared
City of Toronto
● Toronto Ravine Strategy – Toronto.ca/RavineStrategy
● Toronto Info Map https://map.toronto.ca/torontomaps/
● Biodiversity in the City (including booklets): https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/ravines-trails-natural-parklands/biodiversity-in-the-city/
● Wildlife in the City: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/animals-pets/wildlife-in-the-city/
● City Trails: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/parks-recreation/places-spaces/parks-and-recreation-facilities/trails/
● Tick surveillance map: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/9496-Active_Surveillance_2013_2019-Jan-27-2020-FINAL-002.pdf
○ More about Lyme Disease prevention and tick removal: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/health-wellness-care/health-programs-advice/lyme-disease/
● Encountering barriers: contact 311 to set up a service request: https://www.toronto.ca/home/311-toronto-at-your-service/create-a-service-request/ or if required,
○ the Human Rights Office: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accessibility-human-rights/submit-a-human-rights-harassment-or-accommodation-concern/ or
○ Corporate Customer Service Standards – City of Toronto or
○ Ombudsman Toronto https://www.ombudsmantoronto.ca/
● Live Green Toronto, how to use less water etc.: https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/water-environment/live-green-toronto/
Toronto Region Conservation Authority
● https://trca.ca/
Heritage York Humber River history
● https://lambtonhouse.org/special-exhibitions
Indigenous Related Resources
● Talking Treaties: https://talkingtreaties.ca/
● Indigenous Peoples in Toronto: An Introduction for Newcomers: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/9869-IG-TNO-Online-Compressed.pdf
● City of Toronto Land Acknowledgement:
https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/accessibility-human-rights/indigenous-affairs-office/land-acknowledgement/
● Young People’s Theatre Land Acknowledgement:
https://www.youngpeoplestheatre.org/about-ypt/indigenous-learning/land-acknowledgement/
● Tobacco Tie Offering Protocol: https://carleton.ca/indigenous/policies-procedures/tobacco-offering-protocol/
Events, Volunteer Opportunities
● greentoronto@toronto.ca or Toronto.ca/Trees
○ Facebook: Nature in the City – Toronto Tag: @TOTrees
○ Instagram: @TorontoPFR
○ toronto.ca/greentoronto#mail
● https://turtleprotectors.com/volunteer; https://turtleprotectors.com/events
● Toronto Region Conservation Authority: https://trca.ca/events-calendar/
● https://torontonaturestewards.org/
● https://torontofieldnaturalists.org/
● Toronto Seniors Hiking Club; https://torontoshc.com/
● Ontario Nature local clubs: https://ontarionature.org/about/nature-network/
● https://www.torontooutdoorclub.com/
● https://www.alltrails.com/trail/canada/ontario/bruce-trail-toronto-section
● http://www.torontobirding.ca/
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