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.
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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.