As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Each year, we support inspiring older adults in Metro Vancouver to reconnect with nature by leading events in their local parks—sparking belonging, joy, and wellness in their communities.
Discover how Arts in the Parks is transforming Toronto’s green spaces into vibrant hubs of creativity—and how Park People helps make it all possible.
How colonialism plays out in park practices and how we can work together to embed reconciliation and decolonization.
Discover ways to help you host events in your local parks during extreme heat events.
Each year, Park People Summits bring together our growing network of urban park changemakers to connect, reflect, and explore what’s possible for more inclusive, community-powered parks in our cities.
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
Location
Montreal, Quebec
For more information reach out to: czerini-lereste@parkpeople.ca
Montreal’s Urban Park Champions mentoring program offers dedicated community members from equity-deserving neighbourhoods – whether they are beginner or experienced leaders – training and coaching opportunities to help them organize a series of two activities in their local parks.
This program enables 4 two-person teams to promote urban green spaces in their communities, while encouraging visitors to explore, protect and improve these spaces.
Benefits for each Champions:
Candidates must reside in one of the five eligible districts:
Each candidate must apply with a team partner. Together, the team participates in training and organizes the events.
Champions, Equity
TD Park People Grants support local leaders to organize environmental education, sustainability or stewardship events that bring people together across Canada.
The Cornerstone Parks program supports and connects the organizations working in large urban parks across Canada.