Ecology

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Rouge Park

Rouge Park

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown introduces Rouge National Urban Park, one of Toronto’s largest natural areas, which dominates some 13 per cent of the Rouge River watershed. He describes how … 9 $0.90 Add
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Glendon Forest

Glendon Forest

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Glendon Forest, one the largest forests in Toronto and home to one of the most vital wetlands in the Don River watershed. He illustrates the severe threat … 7 $0.70 Add
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Moore Park Ravine and the Brick Works

Moore Park Ravine and the Brick Works

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown descends Toronto’s Moore Park Ravine down to the Brick Works, describing how activity in the area has impacted architecture, transportation, politics, … 7 $0.70 Add
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East Don Parkland

East Don Parkland

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the East Don Parkland, a sprawling and ill-defined natural area located in Toronto’s Don River watershed. Particular attention is paid to the spectre … 5 $0.50 Add
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Rosedale Ravine

Rosedale Ravine

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown explores the lost rivers and roads of Rosedale Ravine, a natural area in Toronto’s Don River watershed that encompasses the Vale of Avoca, David A. Balfour … 7 $0.70 Add
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Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat

Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat, an ecologically-restored area along Lake Ontario in Toronto’s Humber River watershed. He explores how the Butterfly … 5 $0.50 Add
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King's Mill Park and Humber Marshes Park

King’s Mill Park and Humber Marshes Park

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes King’s Mill and Humber Marshes Parks in Toronto’s Humber River watershed, home to the pre-settlement Carrying-Place Trail and one of the areas … 8 $0.80 Add
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Echo Valley Park

Echo Valley Park

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown explores the unusual botanical makeup of Toronto’s Echo Valley Park, once a fruit and nut farm operated by "Canada’s nut man," George Hebden Corsan. 4 $0.40 Add
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Etobicoke Valley Park

Etobicoke Valley Park

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Etobicoke Valley Park, an idyllic strip of forested parkland found in Toronto’s far west end. 3 $0.30 Add
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Colonel Danforth Park and Lower Highland Creek Parkk

Colonel Danforth Park and Lower Highland Creek Parkk

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Colonel Danforth and Lower Highland Creek Parks, located in Toronto’s Highland Creek watershed. He uses these parks to introduce local native fungi … 5 $0.50 Add
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The Meadoway

The Meadoway

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the precedent-setting transformation of Toronto’s Gatineau Hydro Corridor in to The Meadoway, and the unlocking of hundreds of hectares of new space … 7 $0.70 Add
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East Point Park

East Point Park

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes East Point Park and its Bird Sanctuary, overlooking Lake Ontario from atop Toronto’s Scarborough Bluffs. He outlines the impressive diversity of … 3 $0.30 Add
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Gates Gully

Gates Gully

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown uses Gates Gully (Belamy Ravine), which cleaves through the Scarborough Bluffs, to illustrate how local history, natural heritage, art, and culture intersect … 8 $0.80 Add
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Warden Woods Park

Warden Woods Park

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Warden Woods, an important ecological and geological area located in Toronto’s Taylor-Massey Creek sub-watershed. He addresses issues of natural … 5 $0.50 Add
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Taylor Creek Park

Taylor Creek Park

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Taylor Creek Park, a historically-important and high-use recreational park located in Toronto’s Taylor-Massey Creek sub-watershed. He illustrates how … 9 $0.90 Add
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Glen Stewart Ravine

Glen Stewart Ravine

From: Toronto's Ravines and Urban Forests

Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Glen Stewart Ravine in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood and the genetically-valuable population of red oak (quercus rubra) it supports. He illustrates … 4 $0.40 Add