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.
Why are events in parks important? How do grants fit into Park People’s larger goals for creating change in city parks?
Metro Vancouver seniors receive training and support to organize fun park activities, fostering social connections and physical activity among elders in their local parks and green spaces.
InTO the Ravines creates opportunities for Torontonians to come together to explore the ravines, learn about their social and ecological benefits, and champion their preservation.
Host free, community-led park activities in Toronto this summer with the No-Fee Community Activations Booking. This hour-long virtual session will walk you through the booking — what's eligible, and how to apply step by step.
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Assistant Professor, Institute of Environmental and Interdisciplinary Sciences at Carleton University
Rachel Buxton (she/her) is a conservation scientist with a focus on protecting wildlife in the city. She has worked on topics that range from soundscapes to public health to species-at-risk policy. As a card-carrying bird-nerd, her work tends to focus on ornithology. Rachel works with groups of practitioners, decision-makers, Indigenous Peoples, and stakeholders to ensure her research supports and mobilizes conservation solutions.
Drawing from her experiences as a mom, life-long learner, mentor, and community member, she is committed to making a difference for biodiversity conservation and environmental justice.