Park People’s Executive Director, Erika Nikolai, has been honoured with the Distinguished Individual Award from World Urban Parks—an international recognition that celebrates her leadership and the growing national movement Park People has helped build here in Canada.
Why are events in parks important? How do grants fit into Park People’s larger goals for creating change in city parks?
The emerging stream of the Park People Nature Connect Fund provides up to $5,000 to grassroots and registered organizations across Canada that connect people with nature, foster ecological stewardship, and restore urban parks and green spaces.
The scaling stream of the Park People Nature Connect Fund offers up to $20,000 to registered organizations across Canada that connect people with nature while fostering ecological stewardship and restoring urban parks.
Learn more about green social prescribing, an evolving practice that encourages individuals to reestablish connections with nature and one another to enhance their mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
A reflection on the BEING BLACK IN PUBLIC Survey Report, exploring how Black communities experience parks and public spaces, and what fosters joy and belonging.
How do we build a healthier, greener, more joyful Toronto? We start at the park. Discover how communities across the city have transformed their green spaces over the past fifteen years. Then roll up your sleeves and help shape what comes next.
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
Find community-led events in parks near you!
Our network of passionate groups brings people together through fun and engaging park activities. See what’s happening in your city.
Please note that event details such as date, time, and location are subject to change, so be sure to verify the most current information on the organizer’s official website or social media channels.
UrbaNature
Parc Angrignon,Montréal
10:30 am EST, Mar 28, 2026 to
2:30 pm EST, Mar 29, 2026
Tous les samedi et dimanches du mois de mars | Every Saturday and Sunday in March. Raquette, sculpture sur neige, trottinette des neiges et activités hivernales gratuites les samedis et dimanches au parc Angrignon Chalet, derrière le métro. Convient à tous les âges et à tous les niveaux. Venez vous joindre à nous pour vous amuser en plein air cet hiver ! Boissons chaudes fournies et endroit pour se réchauffer après l’activité.
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House
South Vancouver Neighbourhood House,Vancouver
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST Mar 28, 2026
🌱 Gardening 🎨 Crafting 🚲 Fixing 🍞 Baking 🍲 Cooking & more! We’re inviting all our neighbours to meet other community members and share their passions, talents and skills in a warm space.
Ecology Action Centre
Brewery Market Courtyards,Halifax
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm AST Mar 29, 2026
Are you ready to take climate action in your community? Join us and numerous nonprofit organizations, community groups and more to find your place in the climate movement.
Cornerstone Parks
The Bentway
DIALOG #500, 35 John St,,Toronto
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST Mar 31, 2026
Explore the power of shade in public space at this free public talk. This panel celebrates the launch of The Bentway’s Cool by Design, a new report examining how shade shapes health, comfort, and everyday life in cities adapting to rising heat.
Jacqueline L. Scott – Black Outdoors
Online
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm EST Mar 31, 2026
How does being Black impact how we interact with nature? How have public green spaces become colonized in a way that excludes Black lives? How does gentrification restrict and limit Black access to natural spaces, gardens, trails, and ravines in Toronto? Join us online with Dr. Jacqueline Scott for a virtual presentation exploring the Black relationship with nature and greenspace in Toronto.
Free the Fern
Douglas fir teaching garden – Champlain Heights Trails,
10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST Apr 4, 2026
Volunteer and help remove invasive species from along the Champlain Heights Trails in South Vancouver. Gloves, tools, and snacks provided! All ages welcome.
Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group
Armour Hill (formally Ashburnham Memorial Park),Peterborough
10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST Apr 11, 2026
Rain or shine! Please meet at the pavilion at the top of Armour Hill. Cleanup supplies are provided. Closed-toed shoes and long sleeves are recommended. Bring a mug for coffee or tea and don’t forget your water bottle!
DBG Fruit Growers
L Y Cairns School Cafeteria,Edmonton
11:00 am – 3:00 pm MDT Apr 11, 2026
Swap fruit tree cuttings at the Edmonton Scionwood Exchange! Connect with growers, trade grafting wood, and grow your orchard at this free event.
Operation Fruit Rescue Edmonton
Edmonton
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm MDT Apr 15, 2026
Turn your urban yard into a productive fruit oasis! Discover how to maximize your space, protect sensitive plants, and grow hard-to-find fruit varieties by understanding and utilizing microclimates. This workshop will empower you to create the garden you’ve always dreamed of.
Friends of Jackson Park
Jackson Park,Peterborough
10:00 am – 12:00 pm CST Apr 18, 2026
Join our litter cleanup in Jackson Park on Saturday, April 18 starting at 10am. There are usually a couple of key areas that need attention and lots of space in between. We’ll meet in the parking lot at the end of Monaghan Rd.
Ignatius Jesuit Centre
Ignatius Jesuit Centre,Guelph/Eramosa
9:00 am – 11:30 am EST Apr 22, 2026
Join us for an Earth Day morning of hands-on stewardship at Ignatius Jesuit Centre as we clean up roadside litter and remove invasive buckthorn to help restore local ecosystems.
Langley Environmental Partners Society
Douglas Park,Langley
10:00 am – 2:00 pm PST Apr 25, 2026
Free family event includes bike valet, bike repairs, container garden workshop and 25+ interactive eco-friendly activities and community booths.
Douglas Fir Teaching Garden – Champlain Heights Trails,Vancouver
10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST May 2, 2026
10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST Jun 6, 2026