I counted 23 #turtles on the log in the foreground, while hiking in #RougeNationalUrbanPark, near #Toronto #Canada #nature

“Waiting for Rain” - Markham, Ontario

Like the barn swallows, hoping for even a brief shower to quench the parched ground.

#ontariodrought2025 #stormcloudsgathering #barnswallow #markham #rougenationalurbanpark #edlehmingphotography #summer2025 #norainintheforecast #birdsonawire

Mast #Trail, #RougeNationalUrbanPark, East End, #Toronto

Vista #Trail, #RougeNationalUrbanPark, East End, #Toronto

#Purple #Loosestrife, Mast #Trail, #RougeNationalUrbanPark, East End, #Toronto

Mast #Trail, #RougeNationalUrbanPark, East End, #Toronto

@thetorontozoo.bsky.social has released 52 Blanding’s turtles into the #RougeNationalUrbanPark, as part of a program that aims to help #Ontario species that are under threat of extinction or habitat loss to recover and survive. 🐢

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A great way to enjoy a morning, taking a walking tour with 25 constituents and even 2 dogs 🐶 at the Bob Hunter Memorial Park, part of the #RougeNationalUrbanPark. Fantastic @ParksCanada staff and volunteer guides talked about the land.

White collared trees are part of the conservation efforts.

Did you know: all tortoises are turtles, but not all turtles are tortoises. If you have a chance to visit Rouge National Urban Park in Toronto, keep an eye out for diverse species of turtles in one of North America’s largest urban parks. #worldturtleday #rougenationalurbanpark

🚨 Exciting news for #RougeNationalUrbanPark! 🚨

✅$21 million investment for a brand-new visitor, learning & community centre 🏛️✨ 

✅ We’re planning to transfer most of the Pickering Lands to expand the park 🌿🏞️

Learn more here 👉 tinyurl.com/5n7cp2pm

And now, these lands are officially being transferred to #RougeNationalUrbanPark —expanding it by 50%! This is a big win for nature, climate and for all the people who made it happen. 👏 👏 👏

A huge thank you to everyone involved for their many years of tireless advocacy!

#RougeNationalUrbanPark #ConservationWin

#RougeNationalUrbanPark #Markham #Ontario #Landscape #Photography

#RougeRiver, Mast Trail, #RougeNationalUrbanPark, #Toronto

#RougeRiver, Mast Trail, #RougeNationalUrbanPark, #Toronto

Mast Trail, #RougeNationalUrbanPark, #Toronto

Stairs in the #Woods, Mast Trail, #RougeNationalUrbanPark, #Toronto

Mast Trail, #RougeNationalUrbanPark, #Toronto