Lack of Bat Boxes in Sam Smith Park

In a recent meeting with Janette, Kaylyn and Monica of  Green Toronto, DASSP asked about installing some Bat boxes around Sam Smith Park.

Park visitors may have noticed, especially at dusk, that the Brown Bat population in SSP has crashed heavily over the last few years, likely due to "White Nose Syndrome" which is a fatal disease to the species.

DASSP is hoping that Green Toronto can assist us with this worthwhile endeavour and Janette agreed to reach out to TRCA and Parks staff to determine what is feasible! 

DASSP has also suggested that if feasible, TRCA could do a pilot study on the success of the project, if it does go forward.  

Our homeless bats await !

Planning for the SSP Spring Planting in May 2022

DASSP attended a meeting with FOSS and Toronto Forestry on Friday, locating sites for the upcoming Spring planting event to be conducted in mid-May of next year.

After a review of some of the locations near the dogwood patch, where FOSS will be doing some planting, DASSP and Toronto Forestry agreed that the SE fringe of the area near Warbler Woods, would be a great location.

The area selected is far enough from the main path, to be safe during Covid times, is flat, and is also close enough for Seniors and wheelchair users to navigate.

DASSP is looking forward to participating, and very pleased that this time, we were included in the planning process. 

Below is a picture of the accessible area selected by DASSP, for next year's planting;

Sam Smith Park photography from one of our members, Vesty!

Dunlins, Herons, Turtle laying eggs, Dragonfly and Stormy weather. Oh my!