As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
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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.
Vancouver Urban Food Forest Foundation
Vancouver
10:00 am – 12:00 pm PST Apr 5, 2025
Join Lori Snyder in the garden at 2050 Wall Street for some garden maintenance tasks and plant teachings. Stay for the whole session or drop in or leave at any time!
Friends of Regent Park
Toronto
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST Apr 6, 2025
You are invited to an afternoon of activities, storytelling, and music. Borrow a Grandparent brings older and younger generations together for games and fun. Location: Regent Park Community Centre (402 Shuter St.), Banquet Room
Evergreen & Turtle Protectors
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST Apr 6, 2025
Join Turtles Protectors for a wetland walk to learn about turtles and their work at Evergreen Brick Works.
Still Moon Arts Society
9:30 am – 12:00 pm PST Apr 19, 2025
At this workshop you will create a scarf printed with pigments from tulips and other spring blooms. Gain knowledge and experience with natural dye techniques and take home a beautiful creation.
Calgary Climate Hub
Calgary
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm MST Apr 22, 2025
Our Community Climate Conversations are an opportunity to learn more about Calgary’s climate landscape, community initiatives, and tangible ways to get involved in the climate movement.
Friends of Guild Park
Scarborough
9:30 am – 1:30 pm EST Apr 26, 2025
Come meet us at Holy Trinity, we’ll walk over to Guild Park to clean the Park grounds.
LEAF
Nobleton
1:00 pm – 3:00 am EST May 10, 2025
Looking for a tree-rific reason to get outside this spring? Help LEAF green up King Township! Join us for some family-friendly fun planting native trees and shrubs in Dean Plummer Park in Nobleton.
Turtle Protectors
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST May 24, 2025
Led by Grandmother Vivian Recollet, it will feature Turtle puppets made by Ange Loft, Shadowland Theatre, Clay and Paper Theatre, Indigenous Drummers and Singers, Maracatu Mar Aberto and volunteers from Turtle protection groups across Ontario.