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Sometimes dating’s just a walk in the park! Literally.

Toronto’s beautiful High Park begins its Spring Walking Tours on Sunday, April 29, 2007.

The cost is only $2.00 per walk. Now that’s a cheap, cheap date, not to mention a great way to get some exercise, commune with nature and meet other people.

Here are some of the highlights, as noted on their website:

Sunday, April 29 - “On Grenadier Pond” - 1:15 pm
Discover which fish, reptile and amphibian species are likely residents and where they’ve been all winter. Learn the story of Grenadier Pond as it changed under the stress of urbanization and became the focus of an extensive ecosystem-based rehabilitation effort.

Sunday, May 13, 2007 - “Spring Migration” - 9:00 am
Observe and learn to identify migratory birds returning to or passing through High Park. Bring your binoculars.

Sunday, May 27, 2007 - “Nature Photography” - 1:15 pm
Back by popular demand! Bring your camera and join local photographer, David Allen, for a walk in the park. You’ll learn about light, shutter speeds, f-stops and much, much more!

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 - “Wildflower Names: Meanings, History and Lore” - 6:45 pm
 Get better acquainted with the wildflowers of High Park and the intriguing stories behind their names. You won’t look at flowering plants the same way again!

Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - “Native & Invasive Plants” - 6:45 pm
From blue lupines to garlic mustard, participants will learn to identify many of the native and non-native herbaceous plants in High Park’s black oak savannah and woodland habitats. This is a hands-on workshop. You are asked to bring work gloves, as you will be aiding in the removal of invasive plant species from the park.

High Park is located on the west side of Toronto and easily accessible by TTC, with entrances near the High Park or Keele subway stations.

For more information on Walking Tours and other High Park events, please visit www.highpark.org.