As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Why are events in parks important? How do grants fit into Park People’s larger goals for creating change in city parks?
We know we benefit when we get outside and connect with others when winter makes us feel isolated. Here are some ideas for how your group can animate parks in winter.
Here are some valuable tips to create a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for participants of all abilities, backgrounds, ages, and gender identities!
Today Park People launches the sixth Canadian City Parks Report–and the final iteration of this report in its current form: Bridging the Gap: How the park sector can meet today’s complex challenges through partnerships and collaboration.
How does the City of Victoria's Get Growing Victoria program take a food justice approach to provide gardening supplies to communities at risk of food insecurity, including those experiencing houselessness, Indigenous and racialized communities, seniors, and youth.
Launch webinar: Join the report’s researchers in a special launch webinar to get the inside scoop on the sixth Canadian City Parks report.
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Park People
Apr 21, 2022 Canada-wide
After two years of people enjoying parks more than ever, we have an opportunity to give back to the green spaces that give so much.
This Earth Day webinar offer a fresh perspective on great spring community cleanups. Learn from experts with on-the-ground experiences making clean-ups inviting and engaging with lasting impact.
The session aims to inspire you to join or start a park clean-up in your community or refresh your community’s event. It is for anyone that wants to learn fresh approaches to engaging people in the important work of keeping our parks looking their best.
The webinar is held in English; French subtitles are available.
Harpreet is the President of the County Court Neighbourhood Association where his work exemplifies his passion for community capacity building…
Marica Tagliero has worked for more than 20 years in environmental and community development in Quebec and abroad. She has…
The Friends of Oakridge Park have been putting on events to involve the community of Oakridge in Toronto since 2015.…
Cleanups
Explore how different sectors are currently working to meet shared urban biodiversity goals and how we can all work differently –or more collaboratively– in the future.
Watch the webinar recording to meet the report’s researchers and writers and get the inside scoop on the fifth annual report highlighting the most significant trends, issues, and practices shaping Canada’s city parks.
Learn from community leaders and advocates, creatives, placemakers, and educators from across North America as they address the real challenges and exceptional opportunities within community consultation and impact measurement.