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?
TD Park People Grants support local leaders to organize environmental education, sustainability or stewardship events that bring people together across Canada.
Explore reports, articles, toolkits, and webinars on racism and inequality in public spaces, with insights to address systemic barriers in parks and urban settings.
How Toronto is transforming future park spaces into temporary public areas through partnerships, letting residents enjoy them now while planning for long-term park development.
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Food Systems Coordinator, Recreation Department, City of Victoria
Julia is the Food Systems Coordinator for the City of Victoria. She comes to the role after over 15 years of experience working in community, public space and food initiatives. Over the years she has worked with a wide variety of organizations, including community arts organizations, remote off-grid homesteads, urban farm businesses, orchards, community centres and now municipal government. In her current role she manages the Get Growing, Victoria! program, which distributes over 100,000 free seedlings to Victoria residents each year, as well as a suite of policies designed to support urban food production and community gardening in the City.