Friends of Cedarvale Park

I have added a post to the blog about an article in the Toronto Globe and Mail of 23rd April featuring Cedarvale Park and Ravine, with a photo of Eric Davies on the ravine slope. It also covered spring blossoms, including our own Japanese cherry blossoms, which are still blooming: www..friendsofcedarvale.wordpress.com/blog John Cummings

If you've ever wondered how trees and shrubs survive the harsh winter, this article is for you! https://theconversation.com/january-warm-spells-march-freez

Canada's most famous groundhogs all agreed on an early spring and it looks like this little one concurs! #DYK Groundhogs rely on fat reserves to stay alive while they spend the winter in a comatose state in their underground dens. As soon as they emerge from hibernation they mate, followed by three to five young after a typical gestation of one month. : Michelle Hilscher ... [Image Description: Recently spotted Cedarvale groundhog up a tree near the Bathurst Bridge.]

I have added a post to my blog about further adventures in the park with Eric Davies and a barred owl sighting: www.friendsofcedarvale.wordpress.com/blog John Cummings... : Ken Morin See more

On February 28 we received a report of shots fired toward coyotes in the park in the vicinity of Strathearn Road and Glen Cedar Road. The shots, heard in two separate incidents on February 14 and 27, are believed to have been from a BB gun. Firearms, including airguns, are prohibited in City parks. Killing, attempting to kill, maiming, injuring, trapping or disturbing wildlife without a permit is prohibited in #TOParks. Animal Services and Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreati...on have advised us that it is appropriate to contact Toronto Police if you witness shots fired at a coyote (9-1-1 at the time of the incident, otherwise call the non-emergency number: 416-808-2222). Coyotes are a natural part of our ravines. They generally do not pose a danger to people and help to control rodent and rabbit populations. If you spot a coyote near or on your property, there is likely a food source nearby. If you wish to deter a coyote from entering your yard, avoid feeding pets outdoors, store garbage, recycling and organics properly, and remove dense brush and weeds to minimize hiding spots. Coyotes are naturally timid and typically flee when confronted with shouting and aggressive gesturing. If you wish to report a coyote sighting, you may do so by calling 416-338-PAWS (7297), or email [email protected]. Images: Provided by a friend of Cedarvale who wishes to remain anonymous [Image Description: Seven images depicting two different coyotes in snowy Cedarvale Park.] #TOParks #CedarvaleRavine #CedarvalePark #TorontoWildlife #CoyotesOfInstagram #Coyotes #Toronto #TorontoLife #TorontoTrails

Eric Davies of Daniels Faculty’s Forestry at U of T shows us that tree watching is not for the faint of heart! Check out this short video for his ice safety tips.

I have added a post to my blog about coyotes in Cedarvale Park and other items: www.friendsofcedarvale.wordpress.com If you have any comments or questions, contact me directly at:... [email protected] John Cummings, Chair, Friends of Cedarvale

I have added a post to the blog about the disappearance of the "bur dog", sighting of a coyote, and other items: www.friendsofcedarvale.wordpress.com/blog Hope to meet you in the park -watch out for the ice!... John Cummings

I have added a post to my blog about tobogganing, the "bur dog" or "burr o", winter solstice celebration and wintry scenes in the park: www.friendsofcedarvale.wordpress.com/blog John Cummings

Warm New Year greetings from Friends of Cedarvale! We hope you find optimism and comfort in turning the page to 2021. Photo by @sissyintoca on Instagram. [Image Description: Blue-tinted photo of Cedarvale’s snow covered trees and trail, as seen from the bridge].

Great article about coyotes in The Toronto Star today: https://www.thestar.com//toronto-doesnt-have-a-coyote-prob

I have added a post to my blog showing wintry scenes and other items about the park: www.friendsofcedarvale.wordpress.com/blog John Cummings, Chair, Friends of Cedarvale

I have added a post to my blog about our Pollinator Garden, more plantings of oak saplings on Heathdale, more about the butterfly count in Cedarvale and a new bird for our list: www.friendsofcedarvale.com/blog John Cummings

Filip Vukcevic has created a nice 1 minute video of fall colours in Cedarvale Ravine seen from the air, using his drone. We have posted it on our web site at: www.friendsofcedarvale.wordpress.com under "Resources". It is the first item there. Go and have a look!... John Cummings

I have added a post to my blog about oak sapling plantings on Heathdale Rd; new trees and mulching of existing ones by Parks; more fall colours; and sightings of two species of birds new to Cedarvale. Go to: www.friendsofcedarvale.wordpress.com/blog John Cummings

What did you get up to this long weekend? : @omar.rehim [Image Description: A man executes a headstand on the grass. There is fall foliage behind him and a perfect blue sky with fluffy clouds above him. The image is upside down.] #headstand #toronto #CedarvaleRavine #TOParks

The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep. Rumi : @victoriamurray47 [Image Description: A pastel sunrise over Cedarvale’s canopy viewed from Glen Cedar Bridge.] #sunrise #torontoviews