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.
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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.
Ready to rally your crew and make a visible difference in your local park? This guide walks you through everything you need to host a successful community clean-up in Toronto
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Ready to rally your crew and make a visible difference in your local park? This guide walks you through everything you need to host a successful community clean-up in Toronto — from choosing your site to what to bring, what to avoid, and how to report your impact.
Follow the steps, gear up, and turn a simple clean-up into a shared moment of care for green spaces and your neighbourhood.
Plan a successful community park clean-up.
Park clean-ups bring neighbours together, foster connection, and leave a lasting impact—explore our 5-step guide to get started.
Learn from experts with on-the-ground experiences making clean-ups inviting and engaging with lasting impact.
A guide to hosting zero-waste events that leave your park clean, green, and thriving.