As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
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.
In East Vancouver’s Champlain Heights, we sat down with two organizations leading a grassroots effort to restore native forests and build community.
Meet the Ontario Community Changemakers and learn more about their inspiring initiatives transforming parks across the province.
A guidance and resources to measure the impact of your park work on community health and wellbeing, integrating a social equity lens.
Shakeera Solomon from the Vision of Hope Resource Centre in Brampton, a recipient of a TD Park People Grant, shares valuable tips on transitioning indoor programs to the outdoors.
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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.
EcoWisdom Forest Preserve
Online
1:00 pm PST, Sep 27, 2025 to
2:30 pm PST, Nov 22, 2025
Do you enjoy time in nature? Are you seeking calm, connection, and community? Join our Nature Connection Series starting September 13—a series of 6 gentle, nature-based virtual sessions designed with seniors and people with mobility disabilities including severe fatigue. Sept 13 & 27, Oct 11 & 25, Nov 8 & 22.
City of Surrey
Serpentine Heights Park,Surrey
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm PST Nov 22, 2025
Join us for our youth-only invasive plant removal events! No experience is required. Tools and training are provided. Open to youth ages 13-18 years—bring your friends!
10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST Nov 22, 2025
Join Nature Work Parties to enjoy the outdoors, remove invasive plants, and learn about Surrey’s urban forest. Tools and training provided—just wear closed-toed shoes and be ready to get dirty! All are welcome; no experience needed.
Parc Downsview Park
Discovery Centre at Downsview Park,Toronto
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST Nov 23, 2025
Join us for a Family Volunteer Day in the park this late fall! French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.
Park City Cleanup Toronto
Humber Bay Park West,Toronto
12:00 am – 2:00 pm EST Nov 23, 2025
We’re cleaning the entire Toronto shoreline, from Mississauga to Pickering. Weather permitting, we’ll continue from where we left off the previous week.
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary
Swan Lake Nature House,Victoria
11:00 am – 3:00 pm PST Nov 29, 2025
Join us at the Swan Lake Nature House for a hands-on winter crafternoon! During this family-friendly event, participants will have the opportunity to create nature-themed needle felted creations. Get crafty and connect with the community while making gifts or décor for your home.
Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary,Victoria
During this family-friendly event, participants will have the opportunity to create nature-themed needle felted creations. Get crafty and connect with the community while making gifts or décor for your home!
TD Park People Grants
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST Dec 7, 2025
Join us around the campfire. We will be learning how to build fires, roasting some snacks and enjoying some time in the forest. French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST Dec 21, 2025
Join us for the 13th annual Bird Count for Kids! This fun and educational community science project is perfect for young birders. French language service is available upon request. Please let us know.