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Below are copies of the Facebook postings by Friends of Guild Park relating to this successful initiativeIn Summary:

8 announcements relating to this initiative were posted on Facebook These posting reached 12,494 people between Aug 24 to Nov 11, 2017

Note: The postings below are listed in reverse chronological order (newest first)

Posting #8Facebook Nov 11/17 Reached 2504 peopleThe 24 people who came to the Toronto Field Naturalists (TFN) tour of Guild Park were greeted by a 4-point buck ambling along the park's Waterfront trail.When the deer turned around to return down the hill, he showed a wound on his haunch. Not sure if it was the result of an attack or a wound. The animal didn't appear limping so it's hoped the injury won't be serious.The rest of the tour was full of identifying fungi, trees and birds.Thanks the tour leader Bob Kortright of TFN for arranging the memorable tour and to the 2 dozen folks who braved the zero degree weather to enjoy Guild Park.

Posting #7Facebook Oct 30/17 Reached 1617 peopleWe're pleased to announce another follow-up to the Native Plant Give-Away that Friends of Guild Park hosted in August.This Saturday (Nov. 4) is a Native Plant Workshop for everyone interested in learning about native plants and how to incorporate them into your garden.The event is free and hosted by Park People and Carolinian Canada.Date: Saturday, November 4thTime: 9:00 am - 11:00 amPlace: The Garden Hall, Toronto Botanical Gardens, 777 Lawrence Ave. EastThis special workshop is led by native plant specialist, Ben Porchuk of Carolinian Canada. Ben has over two decades of experience in ecological systems recovery and is a strong advocate for restoring urban ecology to create greater resiliency.The workshop is free but advance registration is required due to limited space. Please register online at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/native-plant-workshop-tickets-…All workshop attendees are invited to stay for the North American Native Plant Society's Annual General Meeting. It takes place from 12 noon - 4:00 pm. The AGM keynote speaker is Dr. Jon Johnson of First Story Toronto.First Story is a program at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto devoted to researching and sharing Toronto’s Indigenous heritage through popular educational initiatives. As a part of this work, Jon leads tours about the Indigenous heritage in the

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GTA. Earlier this year, one of Jon's special tours with Park People included a visit to Guild Park.Posting #6Facebook Oct 28/17 Reached 2298 peopleAnother Nature Walk takes place at Guild Park Saturday November 11The tour is called, Fungi, Flora and Fauna, A Nature Walk through Guild Park’s Woods & Gardens.It's organized by the Toronto Field Naturalists with expert naturalist, Bob Kortright. Bob led the popular popular nature tour at Guild Park on October 21,Here's some details: Date: Saturday November 11Time: Starts at 10:00 a.m.Place: 201 Guildwood Pkwy.Start: Meet at the west end of Guild Inn Estate parking lotWashrooms at start of walk See the flyer for more information.Tour will take a circular route on mostly unpaved paths, with some steep slopes.• Explore the flat wooded areas and gardens of Guild Park• Discover fungi and flora • Walk down the hill to view the lake & bluffs. • Bring binoculars.Additional details at http://www.torontofieldnaturalists.org

Posting #5Facebook Oct 21/17 Reached 1778 peopleAbout 40 people enjoyed the Nature Walk at Guild Park today (Oct. 21) led by Bob Kortright of the Toronto Field Naturalists.For about two hours, Bob showed examples of Guild Park's biodiversity - from butterflies to a butternut tree, mushrooms to mulberries, Cooper Hawks to cornflowers.The photos from today show participants listening Bob describe the life cycles of various types of vegetation and wildlife. On the bright and sunny autumn afternoon, he took folks along some little-used public trails atop

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the bluffs, into Guild Park's Carolinian Forest and through the formal gardens of the 36-hectare public park.Everyone gained a new appreciation for Guild Park's amazing environmental featuresTo make this successful event possible, Friends of Guild Park thanks:● Park People for setting up this nature walk as part of its ongoing native plants program● the dozens of budding naturalists who toured Guild Park and● Tour Leader Bob Kortright for sharing his expertise and enthusiasm for all types of Guild Park's flora and fauna.Watch for news about more nature-related at Guild Park and elsewhere.

Gerard T. Arbour A great educational walk, thank you.LikeShow more reactions · Reply · Message · 1 · October 21 at 6:04pmManage

Mary Elaine Mansfield Dunphy We had a wonderful time and looking forward to our next walking tour. Thank you Bob for the excellent tour and sharing your expanded knowledge!LikeShow more reactions · Reply · Message · October 23 at 11:09amManage

Janet Heise Beautiful day, trees changing colour, and a wonderful experience learning about the natural side of The Guild Park! Thanks, Bob Kortright, for this great opportunity!LikeShow more reactions · Reply · Message · October 21 at 7:56pmManage

James Merritt Wish I was there to see the guild through someone else's eyesLikeShow more reactions · Reply · Message · October 23 at 1:06pmPosting #4Facebook Oct 21/17 Reached 721 peopleToday (Sat. Oct. 21) is a superb day for the special Nature Walk at Guild Park.A reminder that the walk starts at 2:00 pm this afternoon from Guild Park's "Gazebo" parking area (east side of the new Guild Inn Estate), 201 Guildwood Pkwy.The tour is led by nature expert, Bob Kortright, of the Toronto Field Naturalists. It will focus on the unique natural features and biodiversity of Guild Park - especially native plants and wildlife.

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Everyone is welcome. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for an outdoor walk along unimproved paths in wooded areas. Cameras and binoculars are suggested. The walk is expected to last about 2 hours.See this site's Event page for more details.This guided walk follows up on the popular Native Plant Give-Away program held at Guild Park in August (organized by Friends of Guild Park, in partnership with Park People and the World Wildlife Fund).Today's event is free. Optional donations (suggested $5/person) are requested. The proceed will help continue the important volunteer work of the Toronto Field Naturalists and Friends of Guild Park.

Posting # 3 - Facebook EventA special Fall Nature Walk at Guild Park led by expert tour guide, Bob Kortright of the Toronto Field Naturalists. 

The tour explores Guild Park's trails and the natural features of this inique part of Canada's Carolian Forest. The tour takes place rain or shine and is expected to last about 2 hours. 

Starting location is Guild Park's "Gazebo" parking lot (east side of new Guild Inn Estate building). Lots of free parking on-site.

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for walking along unimproved trails and wooded areas. Bring your cameras and binoculars. 

The tour is free. Optional donations are welcome (suggested donation is $5 per person). Proceeds go toward continuing the volunteer work of Toronto Field Naturalists and Frieinds of Guild Park.

Posting #2Facebook Aug 26/17 Reached 876 peopleThe first Native Plant Give-away held this morning (Aug 26) at Guild Park means 50 local wildflowers and plants now have homes in the gardens of dozens of local residents.The sign that Friends of Guild Park People put up at the Galloway parking area (see photos) brought avid gardeners out early.People registered for the native plants on a "first-come, first-come" basis. They also had the opportunity to look up details about the various native species available,

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including swamp milkweed, mint, lobellia and the others supplied through the "In The Zone" program.Thanks to everyone who dropped by Guild Park to pick up these native plants for their gardens. This is a way to increase the number of these important species throughout the Carolinian Eco-Zone, which includes Guild Park and neighbouring areas, like Guildwood and West Hill.Friends of Guild Park appreciates being selected for this program initiated through Carolinian Canada, WWF and Park People (thanks Minaz Asani-Kanji!).Special thanks also go to Friends of Guild Park volunteers Kate Kennedy (who organized the local event and "baby-sat" all the plants beforehand); Rose Mitchell Spohn and Ron Spohn (for providing all the the plant info); plus Janet Heise and John Mason.For those who'd like more info about this program - whether or not you got a plant today, just visit http://www.inthezonegardens.ca/

Posting #1Facebook Aug 24/17 Reached 2700 peopleFree native garden plants available to neighbours of Guild Park this SaturdayThis Saturday morning, August 26, about 50 plants – all native to the “Carolinian” forest zone that includes Guild Park – will be given away for free to local residents eager to add local wild species to their gardens.This Native Plant Give-Away is a pilot project designed to encourage people who live near Guild Park to grow native flower species in their backyards.People who pick up these plants can also join the free “In the Zone” home gardening initiative, supported by the World Wildlife Fund, Carolinian Canada and Park People.Date: Sat. Aug. 26Time: 10 am start. Continues until all 50 plants are given away.Location: At Guild Park’s “Galloway” parking area (south of Galloway Road, 350 metres east of Guild Park’s main gates. Watch for the sign)Plants available: Blue Lobelia; Obedient Plant; Swamp Milkweed; Wild Bergamot; Hairy Mountain Mint; Grey-Headed Coneflower; Veronia novaborascensis Ironweed; Anise Hyssop• The plant give-away is organized by Friends of Guild Park. It takes place rain or shine. • Plants are limited in numbers. They’ll be distributed for free, on a first come-first serve basis. • Each plant comes in a small pot and is about seven-inches tall. They are ready for immediate planting in home gardens.• We expect the native plants to go very quickly, so please arrive early.More details are available at www.inthezonegardens.ca

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BonusesEveryone who comes out gets three bonuses. They can:• Register for the free on-line “In The Zone” Garden Program • Participate in a free native plant workshop, hosted by Ben Porchuk of Carolinian Canada on Sat. Oct. 21 (date and details to be confirmed)• Enjoy a free nature walk at Guild Park – details to be announcedComments:Marilyn McNeil I have a balcony garden. Do I qualify for 1-3 smallish plants?Like · Reply · Message · August 24 at 1:10pmManage

The Guild Park Any garden that makes Toronto greener qualifies, Marilyn McNeil. The native plant give-away at Guild Park aims to get at least 25 local gardeners participating and register for the "In The Zone" online program. Check out www.inthezonegardens.ca for details.

In The Zone – Gardens. Your Garden Can Help Native Species ThriveThe Carolinian Zone in southern Ontario is a…INTHEZONEGARDENS.CALike · Reply · Remove Preview · Commented on by John P Mason · August 24 at 5:11pm · EditedManageView more replies

Angela Vanderburg Jennie Lyn-Town - for the school!!Like · Reply · Message · August 24 at 11:02amManage

The Guild Park Hi Angela - the program is really designed for home gardeners, rather than for planting in parks, schools or institutions. People who pick up the free plants are asked to register for the In The Zone program. Individuals can then track the impact of planting native species by recording observations about their gardens' transformation. There's more details at www.inthezonegardens.ca

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James Snyder A neat idea Maureen GeddesLike · Reply · Message · August 24 at 11:43amManageView previous replies

The Guild Park The 50 plants came from Park People through the new "In The Zone" home garden program sponsored by Carolinian Canada and the World Wildlife Fund - Canada. The aim is to encourage people who live near parks to create home gardens that include native pl...See MoreLike · Reply · Commented on by John P Mason · August 24 at 12:38pmManageView more replies

Julija Lakats So amazing!Like · Reply · Message · 1 · August 24 at 11:05amManage

Lorena Azucena I wish I was in town!Like · Reply · Message · August 24 at 11:09amManage

Susie Eaton-Coutinho Love this!!Like · Reply · Message · August 24 at 12:53pmManage

Adrianne Nascimento Jenny Vaya we should check this out, plans on sat?Like · Reply · Message · August 24 at 5:18pmManage

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