Richard's involvement with High Park stretches back more than two decades. This includes founding the High Park Moth Study (2016-2020), which recorded 1085 species of moths. He has also taught over two dozen adult workshops for the High Park Nature Centre (mushrooms, wildflowers, trees & shrubs), led walks for High Park Walking Tours, given presentations to the High Park Stewards, and written an interpretive sign (note: no author atrribution is provided on the sign) for the High Park Natural Environment Committee, which stands next to Grenadier Pond.

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​Over the years, Richard has done walks, talks, and workshops for over 100 nature organizations, including naturalist clubs, nature festivals, and conservation groups.