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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Founder and Executive Director at Free the Fern Stewardship Society
Grace Nombrado is founder and Executive Director of Free the Fern Stewardship Society, an environmental nonprofit based on the Champlain Heights Trails in South Vancouver. Since January 2021, she has helped run 117 events, including invasive removals, plantings, walks, art workshops, and festivals. Over the past 4 years, she has recruited 1,433 event volunteers. These volunteers have helped remove 246.3 m3 of invasive plants and replanted 4,503 native plants. Over the years, Grace has worked on a number of planting projects, including creating: the Douglas Fir Teaching Garden, a Community Food Forest, and a Pollinator Garden along the trail. Grace is dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion within her organization, and believes strongly that nature is for everyone! In addition to working for Free the Fern, Grace is also Communication Coordinator for the Invasive Species Council of Metro Vancouver, educating the public about invasive species. Outside of work, Grace enjoys nature photography, thrift shopping, and weaving baskets out of invasive ivy.