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?
Here are some valuable tips to create a welcoming, safe, and respectful environment for participants of all abilities, backgrounds, ages, and gender identities!
Park clean-ups bring neighbours together, foster connection, and leave a lasting impact—explore our 5-step guide to get started.
Explore inspiring community-led events funded by our microgrants program, from land-based learning to nature walks and skill-sharing workshops.
How a temporary plaza in Montreal’s Parc Marcelin-Wilson was created to offer a gathering space for youth, with design improvements informed by Metalude’s insights through direct observations and youth engagement.
Come together with community members, park professionals, and municipal staff at the 2025 Park People Vancouver Forum!
Come together with community members, park professionals, and municipal staff at the 2025 Toronto Park Summit!
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Urban Nature Organizer, Nature Canada
Autumn Jordan (she/they) organizes Nature Canada’s Bird Friendly City and Town Certification Program, which provides municipalities of all sizes with an action plan to help conserve and restore bird populations while working alongside community Bird Friendly teams. Reducing urban threats to birds is critical to protect, defend, and restore biodiversity. Autumn will discuss the program’s evolution since COP-15, where 14 municipalities were recognized as Bird Friendly Certified and how municipal professionals and community nature stewards can collaborate together to achieve conservation goals.
Autumn holds an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation from the University of Ottawa and recently completed their Master’s in Bioenvironmental Monitoring and Assessment. They are passionate about advancing bird conservation through on-the-ground conservation education and community building.