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.
The programs offers community members from equity-deserving neighbourhoods training and coaching to help them enhance or transform vacant or underused spaces into public green areas.
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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.
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.
Still Moon Arts Society
Central Valley Greenway,Vancouver
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm PST Nov 2, 2025
Bring your bike, your warm riding gear, your best salmon costume, and meet other riders as we seek out returning salmon together!
Park City Cleanup Toronto
Humber Bay Promenade Park,Toronto
12:00 am – 2:00 pm EST Nov 2, 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.
Corner of Natal Street and Cornett Road,Vancouver
2:00 pm – 4:30 pm PST Nov 8, 2025
Join us for free live music, art activities, speakers, salmon appreciation, and warm drinks and snacks to celebrate the annual return of salmon to Still Creek.
Parc Downsview Park
Discovery Centre at Downsview Park,Toronto
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST Nov 9, 2025
As the leaves change colour and the air turns crisp, take a moment to join us for a walk through the Park capturing all the signs of fall! Bring your cell phone, camera or other photo-taking devices to capture all the evidence of changing seasons.
City of Surrey
Barry Mather Park,Surrey
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST Nov 10, 2025
Join us for our youth-only fall tree planting events! No experience is required. Tools and training are provided. Open to youth ages 13-18 years—bring your friends!
Free the fern
Kinross Creek Housing Co-op,Vancouver
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm PST Nov 13, 2025
Calling all artists and upcyclers! We are looking for 12 creative folks to help make lanterns for our upcoming Light up the Night in Champlain Heights festival on Dec 14.
Cornerstone Parks
Everett Crawley Park Committee
Champlain Heights Community Centre,Vancouver
5:45 pm – 6:45 pm PST Nov 20, 2025
Come explore the trails of Everett Crowley as we listen to, and lean about frogs and other wildlife that come awake in the evening.
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.
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.
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.
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.