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Click on one of the name of the species for brief information about each. You will be lucky to even see most of these species.
So for each, we include a "common twin." This species is like the one in trouble. But at the right time of year and in the right place, you can certainly find this "twin."
Jefferson Salamander:Why it is in trouble: Habitat fragmentation e.g. impacts of roads
What TRCA is doing: Acquiring habitat, providing "safe passage" where possible
What Can YOU do: Support habitat protection efforts, be an advocate for species at risk
Common Twin Species: Spotted Salamander
Monarch Butterfly:Why is it in trouble: habitat destruction on wintering grounds
What TRCA is doing: removing invasive species, less mowing on TRCA property
What YOU can do: build or support a butterfly garden. Don't use pesticides
Common Twin Species:Red Admiral
Chimney Swift:Why it is in trouble: dramatic weather events, loss of roosting sites
What TRCA is doing: Building nesting and roosting structures on TRCA lands
What YOU can do: Join "Swiftwatch". Click here
Common Twin Species: Tree Swallow
American Ginseng:Why it is in trouble: collected for its medicinal properties
What TRCA is doing: monitoring all sites in the GTA
What YOU can do: leave wild plants alone. Take nothing but pictures
Common Twin Species: White Trillium
