As Dave Harvey retires from his co-leadership position at Park People, he reflects on the incredible journey since founding the organization in 2011.
Park People’s Executive Director, Erika Nikolai, has been honoured with the Distinguished Individual Award from World Urban Parks—an international recognition that celebrates her leadership and the growing national movement Park People has helped build here in Canada.
The programs offers community members from equity-deserving neighbourhoods training and coaching to help them enhance or transform vacant or underused spaces into public green areas.
Pumpkin parades are a creative way to celebrate local creativity and give carved jack-o’-lanterns a second life. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make your pumpkin parade a smashing success.
Learn more about the impact of Canada’s large urban parks’ stewardship initiatives—from healthier ecosystems and stronger community well-being to essential support for city services.
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Director of Programs, Park People
Natalie Brown (she/her) is the Director of Programs at Park People, the only national, bilingual organization solely dedicated to championing city parks in Canada. She leads Park People’s programming team, supporting staff from coast to coast as they connects people and communities with the tools they need to create great parks for everyone. Prior to this, she served as Park People’s National Network Manager, spearheading the organization’s growth from a local focus on Toronto parks to supporting the urban parks movement across Canada. She believes that urban parks and green spaces are an under-appreciated and critical element in building equitable and resilient Canadian cities for our shared future.