Conservation Groups Toronto

Urban Walk: Introductory Hike – Crothers Woods

Anyone is welcome to join this hike but we are especially inviting our new members (and prospective members) to learn about our hiking program and how our guided hikes are classified and described in the hike schedule and what you should bring with you on hike. We will explore Crothers Woods in the Don Valley, nature in the heart of the city, which will present some moderate challanges with it's ups and downs giving it's Level 2 classification. The actual route will depend on conditions of the day to keep it a moderate level hike. Please bring ice traction cleats (mandatory) for a safe hike. We'll have a brief outdoor snack/lunch stop along the route. We will return to Todmorden Mills at the end of the hike. Note transit users will need to ascend the fairly steep hill on Pottery Road at the conclusion of the hike. Washrooms are available at the Todmorden Mills Site. On this introductory hike we will: * Discuss how a hike is classified (Level 1,2,3, Moderate/Fast, etc) * Discuss the variables that affect the difficulty of any particular hike * Discuss why different people have different perspectives on the difficulty level of the same hike * Demonstrate some terrain that would raise the difficulty level of hike hiking * Help you know you have the information required to choose the hikes right for you Register At BTC website : [https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/crothers-woods-introductory-hike/2026-02-22/](https://hikes.brucetrail.org/event/crothers-woods-introductory-hike/2026-02-22/) Please register at above so we have you on the waiver form

ONLY CONSCIOUSNESS: Reality, Energy, and Manifestation

**A cordial invite to the second segment of a miniseries of meetups on the resurging interest in the perennial mystery of Consciousness.** **Hosted by The Ontario Friends of the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) in collaboration with Global Consciousness Collective (GCC)** **[www.meetup.com/ions-ontario](http://www.meetup.com/ions-ontario), [www.noetic.org](http://www.noetic.org/), [www.easyglobaltraining.com](http://www.easyglobaltraining.com/)** **Speaker Bio:** Afsaneh Motamed Khorasani was born in Tehran, Iran, into a family of educators and is a biomedical scientist and medical affairs expert with training in obstetrics, molecular biology, and cancer informatics. She completed her MSc, PhD, and postdoctoral studies in Canada and brings more than 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries. An entrepreneur, she is the founder of Neometrix Consulting and Easy Global Training, delivering global services in regulatory, quality, and medical affairs. Beyond science and business, Afsaneh is an artist, poet, and musician with a deep passion for travel, spirituality, and human consciousness. She has explored 30 countries, immersing in diverse cultures, and actively studies quantum mechanics, theosophy, and the paranormal. A longtime member of the Monroe Institute and the Institute of Noetic Sciences, she started a new Monroe Community Group (MCG) in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) to foster discussions on spirituality and consciousness among like-minded individuals to share insights and practice Hemi-Sync meditation. Visit our Youtube channel for more similar talks: https://www.youtube.com/@Easyglobaltraining Please also send us a confirmation e-mail to: afsaneh.motamed@gmail.com to be added to our mailing list for future events.

Winter Walk at High Park

Maker Space Open House! At the David Dunlap Observatory!

**MAKER SPACE OPEN HOUSE! EXPANDED SPACE!** **18 YEARS AND UP - NOT FOR KIDS.** Come out to our open house, and see what the maker space is all about. Check out our expanded space, with more activities planned. We'll be running demos of our laser cutter, 3D printers, CNC, electronics, Arduino and more. And making useful things out of other old things. You'll see some of the projects our members have been working on. If you haven't been to the David Dunlap Observatory, it's also a great opportunity to get inside the administration building and see what we've been doing in the historic workshops. Learn what a maker space is all about and join the fun! Reminder: 18 years and up only.

Green Drinks Toronto

Hosted by [Green Drinks Toronto](http://www.greendrinks.org/ON/Toronto): *We will have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, students, government and business. Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "are you green?" and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new contacts. Everyone invites someone else along, so there’s always... a different crowd, making Green Drinks an organic, self-organising network.* *These events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals and had moments of serendipity.* *GLOBAL: Now active in over 350 cities worldwide!*

Downtown Toronto French conversation exchange

This group is to discuss and practice our French . Everu

Nature-themed arts & crafts

Winter Stations at the Beaches

Animal Justice: Ethics In Action!

For the past couple of years, these events have brought together professionals who share a commitment to animal protection, ethical leadership, and thoughtful engagement. This upcoming gathering marks a special edition of the series, and will feature Melanie D.G. Kaplan, journalist and author of Lab Dog: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research. Melanie D.G. Kaplan will be joined in conversation by Camille Labchuk, executive director of Animal Justice. Together, they will explore the ethical questions surrounding animal research and advocacy, drawing on Melanie’s investigative reporting, her experience sharing a life with a former lab dog, and Camille’s long-standing work in animal protection. **The conversation is especially timely, as Ontario moves toward prohibiting invasive research on cats and dogs—signaling a significant shift in how the province approaches the ethics of animal research.** **Why Attend:** ✔️ **Hear from an Expert: **Melanie D.G. Kaplan brings journalistic rigor and compassion to her work on Lab Dog, a book that sheds light on how animals are used in research and what ethical alternatives might look like. ✔️ **Deepen Your Perspective: **Gain a nuanced understanding of the ethical, scientific, and human questions at the heart of contemporary animal research debates. ✔️ **Explore What’s Changing Now:** Ontario is moving to ban invasive research on cats and dogs—this event provides a timely opportunity to understand the implications for animal research ethics and advocacy. ✔️ **Connect with Purpose: **Join others who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in their fields and communities. [RSVP HERE ](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScX1DDdQ5NaZmMSlon944OkvzEGSWfaDXcycnJ3yQLCINwxFA/viewform?utm_source=google_form&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ethics_in_action&utm_content=email1_button2)

The Wilderness Brothers (Sudbury)

Contact Alex for location and information.

Breath, Sweat and Chills

Join us for a **120-minute ultra-sensory journey** through breath, heat, and ice. The cost for this event is $45 pp, please **[buy your ticket here.](https://www.breathinginnature.com/product/breath-sweat-and-chills-wild-breath-journey/)** Only 25 seats! **The Breath** We begin with guided breathwork in the warm sauna as the drum beats in time with your heart, calling you deeper into your body, into the primal rhythms of the soul. **The Sweat** In the post-breath bliss – the heat rises. The sauna becomes a womb of transformation, the sweat rising as layers fall away. Old energies melt. Boundaries dissolve. You become pure presence. **The Cold** When you’re ready—plunge into one of the five ice baths. Shudder, shake, and shiver away the stagnant energy that no longer serves. Feel the fire of your own vitality reignite as the cold awakens every cell. Rinse and repeat as needed, moving through contrast therapy throughout the evening. Enjoy social time at Revive afterwards. Check your emails for confirmation and the link to the waiver for Revive. [Buy yout ticket now.](https://www.breathinginnature.com/product/breath-sweat-and-chills-wild-breath-journey/)

⭐️ GROUP CLOSING SOON ⭐️ More info below!

⭐️ ⭐️ NOTE: This is not an event, but just an ANNOUNCEMENT for all group members ⭐️ ⭐️ We regret to inform you that this group will be closing in February. If you'd like to continue to find and join guided local, national or international adventures, you are welcome to join our sister group in Toronto -- **[Hiking Network.](https://www.meetup.com/hikingnetwork/)** \*\* LEARN MORE HERE: [https://www.meetup.com/hikingnetwork/](https://www.meetup.com/hikingnetwork/)