Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
101 Exchange Avenue L4K 5R6 Toronto, ON, Canada

A quiet stroll through nature to start the year, wishing you a happy, healthy, and peaceful 2021.

#SustainabilityLeadership TRCA’s Partners in Project Green welcomed 21 new members to their growing community of businesses, government bodies, institutions and utilities working together to build the largest eco-business zone in the world! Read the whole story and view more 2020 green accomplishments! https://partnersinprojectgreen.com//ppg-welcomes-21-new-m/ #Sustainability #EcoBusiness

A few deer were recently spotted at a habitat restoration project underway at the David Dunlap Observatory in Richmond Hill!

#GreenEconomy Over 700 participants reached in Partners in Project Green’s 2020 Green Economy Webinar Series! The goal of the series was to help businesses and municipalities build the GTA’s green economy by highlighting important issues, ideas, and sustainable practices. Read the whole story and view more 2020 green accomplishments! https://partnersinprojectgreen.com//ppgs-green-economy-we/ #Sustainability #EcoBusiness

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a happy and healthy 2021!

Today, TRCA was pleased to speak to Minister Jeff Yurek about our concerns with Bill 229 and suggested pragmatic amendments to stop illegal activities in our watersheds and to appeal proposed developments in respect to natural hazards and public safety concerns #ConservationMatters

We spend 90% of our lives indoors, but the buildings in which we live, work and play have become a big part of the problem of climate change, accounting for 39% of the world’s energy related CO2 emissions. Explore the #BuildingABetterFuture series today to see what organisations around the world are doing to change this. https://www.buildingabetterfutureseries.com

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is proud to celebrate the launch of its film, as part of World Green Building Council's Building a Better Future, produced by BBC StoryWorks. The short film tells the story of our vital work and new administrative office. http://www.bbc.com/storyworks/building-a-better-future/trca #ConservationMatters

Teachers! Tune in with your students for our Nature in Your Classroom Livestreams! We're going live on YouTube with curriculum-connected lessons about the natural world. This week, on Tuesday November 18 at 10:00 am, your grade 1 students will learn about Seasonal Changes, as Will explores nature for signs of the seasons changing, looking at examples of various plants and animals living in the GTA. You and your students can ask questions in real-time during the online lesson. Get more information: https://trca.ca//nature-in-your-classroom-seasonal-chang/

TRCA would like to congratulate our long-time partners Treetop Trekking for being named Ontario's tourism ATTRACTION OF THE YEAR in the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO)'s Tourism Awards of Excellence. Have you experienced their ziplines, aerial courses, or kid's adventures at Heart Lake Conservation Park or Bruce's Mill Conservation Park? Find out more about the award here: https://treetoptrekking.com/promoti/attraction-of-the-year/

#JoinTheDiscussion! On December 16, connect with TRCA’s Partners in Project Green and MP Francesco Sorbara about Canada’s COVID Recovery Plan and learn more about planned federal government programs for the business community. Register today at https://partnersinprojectgreen.com//fireside-chat-with-mp/

Join us at Albion Hills Conservation Park in Caledon for a 4.6 km drive-thru Christmas experience with The Forgetful Elf. A storybook and audio story will be provided for a self-guided experience. Tour the grounds from the comfort of your own vehicle and discover the natural beauty of the property, looking for Santa’s lost items along the way! Tickets on sale now! https://trca.ca/event/the-forgetful-elf/

Go on a guided outdoor experience! Explore the natural and cultural history of our region through a guided outdoor experience at Black Creek Pioneer Village or Kortright Centre for Conservation. Pre-book from one of several unique experiences. See details and register today! https://trca.ca/family-fun/

TRCA’s Private Land Tree Planting Program offers landowners of 2 or more acres FREE site visits, technical support, customized planting plans, and delivery and installation of all plant stock and materials! For more information visit our website.