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.
By donating to Park People, you’ll support vibrant parks for everyone.
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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.