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.
In East Vancouver’s Champlain Heights, we sat down with two organizations leading a grassroots effort to restore native forests and build community.
Discover ways to help you host events in your local parks during extreme heat events.
The 5th Montreal Park People Forum is back on September 17 under the theme “Collaborating for Social Connection and Vibrant Parks.”
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
Ph.D. candidate, University of Toronto
Ambika is a Ph.D. candidate at the Daniels Faculty, University of Toronto. Her research is focused on recent immigrant engagement in Toronto’s urban forest. An environmentalist by training, she has worked extensively with diverse communities in urban and rural India in the fields of environmental health and education.
Since moving to Toronto, she has volunteered with several public and non-profit organizations such as the City of Toronto, LEAF, and 10,000 Trees, to understand urban forest stewardship practices. Her work with Toronto Green Community’s Rivers Rising and Lost Rivers programs have helped her gain fresh perspectives on urban ecology, community engagement and Indigenous land relations.