Our Fragile Planet

Join us for free, engaging programs about our environment and how to green your world. Programs take place across the city and 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.

Read about the 2020 series here.

Upcoming Events

• Grow Milkweeds for Monarch Butterflies!

  Thu Sep 10, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  Location: Brentwood

  Environmental conditions, habitat loss and use of pesticides and herbicide greatly affect the population of Monarch butterflies. Help save this important pollinator by growing milkweed plants, the Monarch caterpillar?s sole s...

• Inorganic Market - Drop off your electronic waste!

  Sat Sep 12, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  Location: Runnymede

  Keep hazardous electronic waste out of landfills! Bring your TVs, computers, phones, and other unused electronics for safe disposal. All the material collected at the event is sent to ADL Process for recycling. AD...

• Identify Trees In Your Neighbourhood

  Thu Sep 17, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  Location: Parliament Street

  Have you ever wondered what kind of trees grow in your neighbourhood? Using the Tree Bee web identification tool, a member of Forests Ontario will show you how to identify trees and help you learn more about fores...

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Environmentalist In Residence

Get access to an environmental expert and be inspired to take action. More info on the 2020 Environmentalists in Residence coming soon. Learn more about the previous Environmentalists 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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