Site tour of new south-Avoca community stewardship area
May 21, 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 6 to 7 p.m. at David Balfour Park.
A hands-on approach to improving the Vale
May 21, 2026
The Midtown Ravines Group is pleased to announce that the City has given us permission to begin volunteer stewardship activities in the Vale of Avoca. City permission is needed because park and ravine by-laws generally prohibit the unauthorized removal of plants from these areas, even troublesome invasives.
Jane’s Walk – Exploring the Hidden Vale of Avoca Ravine
April 14, 2026
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2 to 3:30 p.m., meeting point: St. Clair Station, Pleasant Blvd. exit. Discover the hidden oasis of the Vale of Avoca Ravine in midtown Toronto.
A Short Walking Tour of Invasive Plants in the Vale of Avoca
November 15, 2025
Date: Sunday, November 23, 10:30am to 12:00pm Meeting Point: Roxborough Parkette (30 Roxborough Drive), near traffic light at intersection of Mt. Pleasant Road and Roxborough Drive What to Expect Join us for a guided walk into the Vale of Avoca ravine to learn about the invasive plant species that are quietly transforming our local ecosystem.