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?
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.
Finding volunteers doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. Here are some of his top tips to create an engaged, connected, and joyful volunteer team.
Come together with community members, park professionals, and municipal staff at the 2025 Toronto Park Summit!
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
EcoSpark
Before joining EcoSpark, Dana researched citizen science with Ontario Nature, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Air Research Program, and Delaware StreamWatch, with some intermittent seasons on organic farms. She is an active member of the Citizen Science Association. She graduated as a Master of Environmental Management in 2012 from Duke University, where she loved buzzing with bumblebees in the field. These days, her toddler and preschooler help Dana view nature from their excellent perspective close to the soil.