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Chapter 13

The Leslie Street Spit and Tommy Thompson Park

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Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the novel ecosystem of Toronto’s Leslie Street Spit (Tommy Thompson Park), a five-hundred-hectare constructed peninsula built from decommissioned … 8 $0.80 Add
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Chapter 14

The Forks of the Don

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Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Toronto’s Forks of the Don, a natural, cultural, and historical nexus where the waters of Taylor-Massey Creek merge with the East & West Don … 3 $0.30 Add
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Chapter 15

E.T. Seton Park

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Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes E. T. Seton Park, one of the most vibrant recreational areas in Toronto’s Don River watershed. Here, nature provides a scenic backdrop to biking, … 5 $0.50 Add
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Chapter 16

Edwards Gardens and Wilket Creek Park

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Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown explores the relationship between the Toronto Botanical Garden, Edwards Gardens and Wilket Creek Park, a crossroads of native, exotic, and invasive plant life in … 7 $0.70 Add
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Chapter 17

Lower Don Recreational Trail

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Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the Lower Don Recreational Trail, a commuting and recreational corridor that cuts through Toronto nature and history. He explores how ongoing cultural and … 6 $0.60 Add
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Chapter 18

Crothers Woods and Beechwood Wetland

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Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the section of the Don River watershed where visitors will discover Crothers Woods, Beechwood Wetland, Cottonwood Flats, and Sun Valley. He discusses how … 7 $0.70 Add
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Chapter 19

Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve

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Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes the Todmorden Mills Wildflower Preserve, "one of the most wonderful fifteen minute hikes Toronto has to offer." Following intense human use over … 8 $0.80 Add
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Chapter 20

Glendon Forest

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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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Chapter 21

Moore Park Ravine and the Brick Works

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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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Chapter 22

East Don Parkland

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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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Chapter 23

Rosedale Ravine

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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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Chapter 24

Nordheimer Ravine and Glen Edyth/Roycroft Wetlands

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Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Toronto’s Nordheimer Ravine, home to Glen Edyth & Roycroft wetlands and a thriving tradition of citizen stewardship. He uses Nordheimer to … 5 $0.50 Add
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Chapter 25

Cedarvale Ravine

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Naturalist Jason Ramsay-Brown describes Cedarvale Ravine, located in Toronto’s Don River watershed. Through Cedarvale, he illustrates how urban development has threatened and transformed … 5 $0.50 Add
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Chapter 26

Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat

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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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Chapter 27

King's Mill Park and Humber Marshes Park

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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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Chapter 28

Echo Valley Park

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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