This year again, local leaders gathered their neighbours, built connections, and restored nature in projects big and small. The movement continues to expand, and we're pleased to share just some of these impacts in our 2025 Impact Report.
As urban parks face growing demands amid climate change, inequality and shrinking resources, the people shaping their future need space to reconnect, share ideas and imagine new ways of working together.
This guide walks you through how to start and grow a park group in Toronto, from planning your first meeting to organizing activities, reaching new people, and navigating City permits, funding, and support.
Explore low-cost, high-impact supports that park-based organizations can provide to equity-deserving communities to help make nature spaces and programs more accessible and enjoyable.
Parc Jarry in Montreal, Toronto’s waterfront, CRAB Park in Vancouver… People are coming together to protect the places they love.
What could Toronto’s parks look like in the years ahead? Our 2026 Parks Platform brings together ideas from Torontonians and four priorities for a more resilient, joyful and connected city.
Hosted by Park People and World Urban Parks, this global gathering will bring together 450+ park leaders from Canada and around the world to share and explore practical and creative park and public space ideas, and seed new relationships, collaborations, and ways of working.
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.
Toronto Nature Stewards
Multiple locations across the city,Toronto
12:00 pm EST, May 13, 2026 to
12:00 pm EST, Nov 30, 2026
Join one of 50+ sites to get your hands dirty restoring local habitat this spring, summer and fall. Each site has its own schedule posted on our website. Sign up with a site to receive updates. No prior experience needed.
Blue Grass Nursery
Blue Grass Garden Centre Calgary,Calgary
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST Nov 5, 2026
Get ready to kick off the Christmas season at Blue Grass Calgary! Join us for Jingle & Mingle: Christmas Unveiling, an evening filled with holiday shopping, local vendors, festive entertainment, food and plenty of Christmas spirit!
Ashburnham Memorial Stewardship Group
Armour Hill,Peterborough
10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST Nov 7, 2026
Rain or shine! Please meet at the pavilion at the top of Armour Hill. Cleanup supplies are provided. Close-toed shoes and long sleeves are recommended. Bring a mug for coffee or tea and don’t forget your water bottle!
ParkLover
Moore Park,Toronto
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST Nov 7, 2026
Register to receive up to 3 free native trees or plants to plant at your home. Registration is required. A total of 50 trees are available and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to registered participants while supplies last.
Champlain Heights Community Association – Everett Crowley Park Committee
Champlain Heights Community Centre,Vancouver
10:00 am – 1:00 pm PST Nov 7, 2026
Get dirty, have fun and help the environment! Join the Everett Crowley Park Committee for our fall planting events to plant native shrubs and learn more about the unique history and ecology of Everett Crowley Park.
Still Moon Arts Society
The corner of Natal Street and Cornett Road,Vancouver
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm PST Nov 7, 2026
Celebrate the annual return journey of salmon to Still Creek with free music, food & art! Enjoy music by Indigenous Women Rise, an art workshop with Hannah Stewart (Litkw Creative), a mini nature tour, and mosaic planning activities.
The Guelph Outdoor School
Riverside Park,Guelph
1:30 pm – 4:00 pm EST Nov 14, 2026
Take inspiration from the plants and animals of Riverside Park to help prepare our hearts and minds for Winter! Join us for a gentle Autumnal walk through Riverside Park as we learn about winter adaptations.
Julie Nowak and The Seasonal Body
Online,National
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST Nov 15, 2026
Join our free online workshop and launch event. Learn how to connect with land and ecology in accessible ways, including virtually at home. This event is open to everyone (and especially disabled people).
Free the Fern
Kinross Creek Coop (8001 Curate Wynd) ,Vancouver
10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST Nov 20, 2026
In this workshop, participants will be introduced to low-tech means of paper making and printmaking. We will learn how to craft sheets of recycled paper using invasive plant species such as Ivy, Reed Canary Grass and Tansy. This event is part of our Nature Series for Seniors. Registration form can be found on website.
10:00 am – 1:00 pm PST Nov 21, 2026