As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Why are events in parks important? How do grants fit into Park People’s larger goals for creating change in city parks?
We know we benefit when we get outside and connect with others when winter makes us feel isolated. Here are some ideas for how your group can animate parks in winter.
Here are some valuable tips to create a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for participants of all abilities, backgrounds, ages, and gender identities!
Explore reports, articles, toolkits, and webinars on racism and inequality in public spaces, with insights to address systemic barriers in parks and urban settings.
Explore inspiring community-led events funded by our microgrants program, from land-based learning to nature walks and skill-sharing workshops.
Come together with community members, park professionals, and municipal staff at the 2025 Park People Toronto Summit!
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
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Vice Chair
Seana has over 30-years of experience working at the intersection of community-based participatory engagement, environmental sustainability, and social justice. She is a founding team member behind the development of Evergreen Brick Works into a showcase of industrial heritage adaptive reuse and a hub for applied urban sustainability. Seana has served in executive positions with innovative and entrepreneurial non-profit change making organizations including Evergreen and the Centre for Social Innovation, in addition to working in both the public and private sectors.
She has undergraduate and graduate degrees in environmental studies and watershed ecosystem planning and in 2021 Seana began a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Social Research at Trent University where she is examining the relationship between industrial heritage redevelopment projects and gentrification. An active volunteer, Seana has served on several boards including Park People, The Centre for Social Innovation, The Stop Community Food Centre, the equality effect, The Sustainability Network and Wanapitei Wilderness Centre.