Our Fragile Planet
Environmental Education
Join us for free, engaging programs about our environment and how to green your world. Programs cover a wide range of topics. Learn how you can do your part to tread lightly on our planet. You can also check out selected books, magazines, DVDs and other information.
Upcoming Programs
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Bumble Bee Watch
Tue Aug 16, 2022 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: OnlineDiscover the diversity of native bees! Learn how to tell a bee from a wasp, and how to identify common bumble bees in the Greater Toronto Area. Presented by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)....
Past Programs
- Greens, Corn & Migration: Finding food stories on your plate with Chef and Food Activist Joshna Maharaj
- Intro to Birding: With or Without Binoculars (Part 1)
- Repurpose Your Clothes to Save the World
- Tagging Trash in Lake Ontario: Meet the U of T Trash Team
- Toronto Ravines: Intersections of Race, Access and Engagement
Environmentalist In Residence
We are currently looking for this year's Environmentalist in Residence. Find out more and how to apply here.
Recommended Reading
- Our Fragile Planet Reading List - Recommended reading on the environment for adults, teens and children.
- Environmental Must-Reads - A selection of timeless books that acknowledge the importance of the environment from different perspectives.
- Toronto Biodiversity Series - Browse all of the City of Toronto's booklets on local wildlife.
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