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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.5. Delegation - Nathalie Karvonen - 05.24.19Canada's largest wildlife rehabilitation and public education centre; a priority project for 2020 • Toronto Wildlife Centre Toronto and region Conservation Authority TRCA's mission: To protect, conserve and restore natural resources and develop resilient communities through education, the application of science, community engagement, service excellence and collaboration with our partners. • Wildlife is an important component of the TRCA mandate • GTA municipalities and TRCA devote significant resources to protecting, conserving and restoring wildlife habitat • And when there's wildlife habitat, there's wildlife! •1 I 11 II 1 1 61 O. i[Os V I � 5 I r 'lu'2111Y I I 1 IJIIIIL Ir.}�Xln 1 �+" T Ong � lllYetm4 L I� NN.::kaLY_F6fClfi4lLf lno -- L ' � 1 Fie •I -. � a 4Pti-7 'i:..•'"`lY' i------5555 ex �, �u}y - x Y r- L-� f s � rlkxxi5ti K� I. 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Nol•'on • ,, •� � •1 �f \ Hornby\��1� ���;�'.'�> �� ••��• Yellow = birds to~' = mammals Green = reptiles and amphibians r� otouffvil le TWC Admissions We are out of time • Our building is in very poor condition and has been slated for demotion • We need to move by the end of this year • We urgently need to finalize plans, including funding, for our new facility • We are scrambling to organize temporary facilities • But as the busiest wildlife centre in the country — with 40+ staff and almost 500 volunteers — it will be an enormous challenge to operate out of makeshift facilities for very long • Our other option is to close Please vote today to make the new Toronto Wildlife Centre facility a priority project for 2020 �--��-�-�- TOTONTO WILDIIFE CENTRE Mimico Creek Watershed f r. ` GVS xee� Go ,�°< -0pNEV tJ�ptEo N`'' +q DA 0 AfPWs . ea" 4 Ivok, Cks Cad ca Qed Cr k A sroRg f�JfRJq�NM Rr ihe{js,;yEss oi/ after ® sAi//ih Jf d Apr� d 1 L rd i rte - d i' 4 Jf d Apr� d 1 L rd i rte - d w Airr ►d 4� I IWA CityAkws LOCAL A - F. 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MAY 23,2019 The@ecord.com ecord.co Home / News /4 Things You Didn't Know About The Heart... 4things you didn't know about the Heart Lake Road wetlands • The wetlands are ranked in the top 10 most important in Ontario — out of 1,500 evaluated • 45 turtles were killed on the road this past spring, and many more since • The road dissects the 99 -hectare wetland, with ponds on both sides, right near Heart Lake Conservation Area • Last year, TRCA recorded 263 collisions between vehicles and wildlife on the roadway YEWS SPORTS WHAT S ON OPINION LIVING EVENTS k Home / News /4 Things You Didn't Know About The Heart... 4things you didn't know about the Heart Lake Road wetlands • The wetlands are ranked in the top 10 most important in Ontario — out of 1,500 evaluated • 45 turtles were killed on the road this past spring, and many more since • The road dissects the 99 -hectare wetland, with ponds on both sides, right near Heart Lake Conservation Area • Last year, TRCA recorded 263 collisions between vehicles and wildlife on the roadway You're trying to help DEDICATED WILDLIFE Rivers and Streams: CULVERT INSTALLED ON HEART LADE ROAD 08iO4/201c HOME, NEWS. DEDICATED WILDLIFE CULVERT INSTALLED ON HEART LAKE ROAD Lake Ontario Shoreline: 9) y SHARE: J tires. e ,. - r S _ 14 441 TY Heart lake Road Ecology Mani[wing Project r S _ _ N� 441 TY Heart lake Road Ecology Mani[wing Project N� _'-,! w'i1�y1J •'fir •,�`��� cr -.� •.S ':r'.T�i��.: i iw . t_,� i{ ^" �1 1 fFty. JFK l N F , fjJ F Wild animals live in our communities because there is habitat to support them. "fen they become sick, injured or orphaned as a result of around us, people find them everywhere... 1. ak- ' yrMIG'.RVI T'N�l�.v�)M r �l Jl.+�� f .i '.. .� ... '. rv:•�•;! I'^11f1NM11 .w_.1'; .. .:vr.� r I A p�a�J R 16, w p ti y r y5 . J •q.1 y,�i4 .i «, Y . -Ily Toronto Wildlife Centre is the only one who can help Wood ducklings IF J F� FA `3jt�' �, �; u1 /-� -_...:...t: �..,: -�-: �,:, ,.:.y,.:. •� ` � � : �-r''- ': _,�' �qqq"N - fA khb, j TRCA has a strong demonstrated mandate to educate the public about wildlife issues 7M\lAG 201,90 CIO tTFs June 30 1 July 14, 28 August 11, 25 September 8, 22 Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. See TommyThompsonPark.ca for details a It TommyThompson ParkConservation f, They,,, Cc � MAMMAL TRACKING AND ID* This online unit covers identification, including sign and tracking, of common mammal species in Ontario. Kortriht gCanseifva n PLAMYOURVISIT What's On Plan an Event Education About Us U. Ca'r,lre�rir tiri t BI RDING WORKSHOPS AT TOMMY THOMPS©N PARK Whether you are new to the world otbirdwatching or just looking to brush up on your skills, birding workshops at Tommy Thompson Park — another of TRCA's leading-edge education centres — will allow you to build your knowledge InTorontos most exciting birding hotspot. WON q- ; , '~yY d e r ��t Kortii ht J +rJonserva�lon PLANYOURVISIT What's cenmaxcrosc�u�no� „�,..� 2019 Nature Day Camps REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! • Early Bird Pricing in Effect Untif May 1, 2019, AMAZING ANIMALS: July 2-5* Learn about the many different types of Insects, mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians that call Kortright home! HAVE YOU MADE AN INTERESTING OR UNUSUAL WILDLIFE SIGHTING IN YOUR COMMUNITY? TELL US ALL ABOUT IT! Just drop a pin onto the map heloay to give us the location, then upload a pnoto and/or add a date and description. The more detail the better] It can be anything at all that catches your eye: a bird or mammal, a snake, frog or bug— even a fish in a local pond or stream. Keep your eyes peeledi Spotted something intriguing, but not quite sure what it was? Use our "Ask a Wildlife Expert" feature. just submit a photo and description (including the date and time of your sighting) and we'll do our best to come up with an identification. -A Toronto and Region Conservatio Authority (TRCA) monitors plants and animals in forests wetlands and meadows across our regional watersheds by conducting biological inventories and assessments, surveying long- term fixed plots and by engaging volunteers. Along with healthy rivers and shorelines, regional biodiversity is a key element of TRC,A "s strategic plan. The ability to track and report on changdes to any of these is paramount to the success ofour watershed planning and management efforts. Bats i n Your Backyard Family Nature went Jain TRGA for a night of adventure as you learn about the bats in your neighbourhood. Go outside and become a citizen scientist by listening for bats using a special bat detector. Space is limited. register online at www. t rcast ewa rd s h i p eve nts. ca Thursday, August 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Etobicoke alympiu 590 Rathburn Rd Twon[o aid Pk,,. Sd Conservation fuse IAing city Toronto Wildlife Centre also educates the community about wildlife... in lots of ways! Websites ✓Social media l ✓ Traditional media Or ✓ E and print newslefi z✓ Community presentatio ✓pm,phlets i. ✓ Bpoks nd booths M Many more public education opportunities are planned for in the new facility! 7w Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Parks Canada City of Toronto Some early leadership gifts secured Dozens of professional consultants donating services Huge community support! 7 Toronto UA -