Welcome to the our Volunteer Opportunities Page!
Every year, volunteers with City of Toronto Forestry make a big impact. As a volunteer you can:
- Learn about the natural environment and how its managed
- Do hands-on stewardship including planting and invasive species management
- Share your knowledge with the public
- Enjoy your time outdoors meeting new people and networking within the community
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Community Stewardship Program
Description
Participants in this program help to care for natural areas across the city, with teams that meet weekly from April to September. As a volunteer you will:
- learn about native trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, invasive species, ecological monitoring and more
- participate in additional training workshops
- learn about sustainable trail design (Crothers Woods team)
- meet new people, gain new friendships and network within the community
- gain experience, leadership and interpersonal skills
- acquire documented volunteer hours (if requested)
Community Stewardship Program Sites
| Site | Day/Time |
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Crothers Woods (map) |
Mondays 6 pm - 8 pm |
|
Don Valley Brick Works Park (map) |
Mondays 6 pm - 8 pm |
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Beechwood Wetland/Cottonwood Flats (map) |
Tuesdays 10 am - noon |
|
Nordheimer Ravine (map) |
Tuesdays 10 am - noon |
|
Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat (map) |
Wednesdays 6 pm - 8 pm |
|
Riverdale Park East (map) |
Wednesdays 6 pm - 8 pm |
|
Milne Hollow (map) |
Thursdays 10 am - noon |
Tree Planting Captains
Description
This program allows volunteers to get hands-on experience with restoration. No expertise is required and all tools and training are provided. As a Planting Captain you will:
- learn about the trees and shrubs being planted
- find out why the City is planting trees and shrubs
- assist City staff in welcoming the public and/or answering event-related questions
- assist with event-related activities including planting demonstrations
- help create a positive environment
- communicate with volunteers and report concerns to staff
When
See our calendar of events for dates and locations. To receive updates, join our mailing list.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to improve the health of the urban forest and connect residents of Toronto to their natural environment. We believe long-term protection of Toronto’s ravines and natural spaces must involve engaging with the public, providing opportunities to learn about the natural environment, and incorporating the perspective of community members in ecological restoration.
