Join us for Pumpkin Carving on Oct. 22

The ever changing moods of #EarlscourtPark in the 1980s bit.ly/38i6Fim #TorontoHistory #TOHistory #TorontoParks Earlscourt Park Park People / Ami·es des parcs

Earlscourt Park once had the largest artificial ice surface in the city (and possibly the world!?!) bit.ly/386TPEM #Toronto #Toronto History #TOHistory

An annual Toronto qualifier for the Boston Marathon was hosted in the 20s and 30s by Gladstone A.C., with runners covering 24 miles from #Brampton to Earlscourt Park. bit.ly/2Mg9RUb

Happy 100th birthday, Dufferin/St. Clair branch of Toronto Public Library 🎉 !@EarlscourtPark and Earlscourt Library started out together in 1913 at Boon & Ascot Avenues (shown below, Toronto Public Library). After war and pandemic delays, permanent locations were secured in 1920. #OTD

Exciting news for Earlscourt Park! 🌳💚🎨

In honor of the #EarlsCourtPark100 the park we are getting new murals!

Check out the poster below for more info on how to attend one of the community consultations and join the conversation. @museartsto #MuralEarlsCourtPark

As a part of the City’s #COVID19 response, High Park will be closed for public safety. Closure dates will be announced once peak bloom time is determined (depending on weather). New virtual cherry blossom experiences are being planned instead. More: toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/…

#CityofTO closing playgrounds and other parks amenities to stop the spread of COVID-19. News release: toronto.ca/home/media-roo…

🌳Important Park Update 🌳
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'The take-home message is that virus could be on some public surfaces where people touch them a lot, especially if they haven't washed their hands.'
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Public safety and the well-being of our visitors and staff in Ontario’s provincial parks is a top priority for the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.

At this time all planned events in Ontario Parks are being cancelled until further notice, however

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1/4 To help slow the rate of #COVID19 in Toronto, the City is cancelling all programs and closing a number of its facilities as of 12:01 a.m. tomorrow.

Impacted programs and facilities:
• City-operated March Break camps
• All licensed child care centres

There are a lot of questions about #COVID19 , how to stay safe, how to prevent spread and how the government is helping. To make it easier, we have created this infographic, based on information provided by Toronto Public Health. Please always get your information from a trusted source.

Important Update:

For more information on upcoming TDSB school closures between March 14 - April 5, please read the Director’s letter here: bit.ly/3a0adFH

Based on recommendations from #CityofTO Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa, to help slow #COVID19 infection & protect vulnerable populations, the City of Toronto is cancelling all programs & closing a number of facilities. News release: toronto.ca/home/media-roo…

Are you passionate about helping trees thrive in your neighbourhood?

Interested in having some help engaging the community in your tree initiative?

LEAF is looking for community partners to collaborate with their Young Urban Forest Leaders program.

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Out of an abundance of caution and in light of announcements by the City and World Health Organization (WHO) declaring COVID-19 a pandemic, I have decided to cancel this year's Davenport Easter Egg Hunt. Public health is always our top priority and we look forward to the Easter Egg Hunt next year.

The provincial government has announced that all public schools will be closed for two weeks following March break in a continued effort to contain #COVID19 and protect students, their teachers and their families.

#CityofTO today announced the next phase of its management of COVID-19 in Toronto. The City's Emergency Operations Centre has been activated. Details in this news release: toronto.ca/home/media-roo…

We have just learned that all Ontario schools, including those at the TDSB, have been ordered to close from March 14 to April 5 amid ongoing concerns about Coronavirus. We will be sharing additional details once we receive them.