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Exploring Haida Gwaii and the Biodiversity of B.C.’s Parks with iNaturalist
September 3, 2019Looking westward over Naikoon and North Beach from Tow Hill As I stood in the middle of a wetland clearing, surrounded by Sitka spruce trees dripping with moss and...Continue reading… -
Using Technology to Make the Most out of Every Adventure
June 13, 2019Photo by Maria...Continue reading… -
How British Columbians Can Help British Columbia
June 10, 2019BC has the world’s sixth largest park system That’s over 14 million hectares across more than 1,000 protected areas – which is something we can all be proud of. However,...Continue reading… -
Connecting with Indigenous Languages in BC's Parks
May 30, 2019Last year, BC Parks renamed three provincial parks to reflect their historic and cultural significance, using local First Nations languages: Brooks Peninsula Provincial Park on Vancouver Island is now Mquqwin/Brooks Peninsula...Continue reading… -
Keeping the Magic Alive at Robson Bight Ecological Reserve
November 14, 2018Here is a guest blog by our good friends at Cetus Research & Conservation Society, a non-profit dedicated to protecting marine mammals in the wild. It's an example of the kind of work that needs funding to keep the...Continue reading… -
Stranger Living Things: 10 of the Spookiest Species Found in B.C.’s Parks
October 16, 2019Photo: Dog vomit slime in Naikoon Provincial Park by Jason Headley Around October we start to celebrate...Continue reading… -
'Tis the Season: 14 Surprisingly Festive Species Found in B.C.'s Parks
December 17, 2019Photo: Clark's nutcracker in Myra-Bellevue Park by Jason Headley Come December, much of our province is under snow or hunkering down during windstorms, and a bit...Continue reading… -
Reconnecting with the health benefits of nature: Q&A with Dr. Melissa Lem
May 14, 2020The global pandemic has changed the way we interact with one another and our communities. Here in B.C., we're fortunate to not be put under as strict stay-at-home orders as other regions. But what does the pandemic mean for spending...Continue reading… -
Leaving things better than you found them: a way of life.
August 13, 2020At the end of July, I went to the Juan de Fuca trail with an old friend and eight teenagers. Some of them had never been camping or hiking long distance. We hiked 56kms along the...Continue reading… -
Canada's Chief Public Health Officers/Medical Officers of Health recommend unstructured and independent active play for children and youth
June 23, 2018Earlier this summer, the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health (CCMOH) released a Statement supporting and endorsing earlier work on the important of outdoor active play. The main statement is that: "Access to active...Continue reading… -
Meet the Team
July 9, 2021This month, we are featuring our fantastic team and getting to know them a little bit more. Read on to learn about all the people who work so hard here at the BC Parks Foundation answering your emails, your calls, and...Continue reading… -
Saving Parks and Saving Lives
January 25, 2022How Bob Pettit’s love of nature and desire to fight cancer led him to BC’s parks and wild places If we asked you to name the most remarkable and interesting people you know, who would choose? On our...Continue reading… -
Things aren't always how they SOUND
August 11, 2021Things aren't always what they sound like. Author: Sandra Al-Samman, Discover Parks Ambassador, summer...Continue reading… -
How Did Wildlife Fare During COVID?
September 14, 2022How Did Human Activity During COVID Lockdowns Impact Wildlife? New research using camera traps examines the impacts of human activities on wildlife before, during and...Continue reading… -
Subaru Canada Supports Discover Parks
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Morrison Creek Headwaters - A Life Long Fascination
October 27, 2022Jan Gemmell, President of Morrison Creek Streamkeepers, gives insight into what makes Morrison Creek such a special wetland.Continue reading… -
My Time as a Discover Parks Ambassador
January 16, 2023After a successful summer with our Discover Parks Ambassadors creating memorable experiences for Park...Continue reading… -
Woodland Waterfront On Galiano Is Now Protected
April 10, 2024Congratulations! Beautiful Woodland Waterfront On Galiano Is Now...Continue reading… -
PaRx Partnerships with Museum Of Nature and Toronto Zoo
April 10, 2024Through Partnerships With The Canadian Museum Of Nature And The Toronto...Continue reading… -
Spark Fund Empowers Birds Canada
April 10, 2024The Spark Fund Empowers Birds Canada To Combine Recreation...Continue reading… -
Leaders in Health and Sustainability Gather to Celebrate PaRx!
April 10, 2024Leaders in Health and Sustainability Gather to Celebrate PaRx! Dozens of leaders and supporters of health and sustainability gathered...Continue reading… -
Mount Seymour Welcomes Winter Explorers
April 10, 2024Mount Seymour Welcomes Winter Explorers: Discover Park Ambassadors Ensure Safe and Informed AdventuresContinue reading… -
Squamish Watershed Society's Dynamic Approach!
April 10, 2024Empowering Nature Research: Squamish Watershed Society's Dynamic Approach! The Squamish River Watershed Society...Continue reading… -
Protecting a Ranch in the Cariboo Chilcotin
April 10, 2024Setting the Bar High: Protecting a Ranch in the Cariboo Chilcotin The BC Parks Foundation has acquired a 255 hectare ranch in...Continue reading… -
Protected: Galiano Island Garry Oak Ecosystem
April 10, 2024Protected: A Sensitive Galiano Island Garry Oak Ecosystem BC Parks Foundation has partnered with the Galiano Conservancy Association (GCA),...Continue reading… -
Spark Grant For An Accessible Goldstream Park
April 10, 2024Breaking Barriers: Spark Grant Facilitates Accessible Adventure to Goldstream Park BC Park Ambassadors were thrilled to...Continue reading… -
Celebrating Colour The Trails' and Black History Month
April 10, 2024Equitable Trails: Celebrating Colour The Trails' Impact During Black History Month! February is Black History Month...Continue reading… -
Deep Bay Habitat Protected Forever
April 10, 2024Deep Bay Protected Forever An ecologically sensitive habitat on Vancouver Island, near Courtenay/Comox, is now protected, thanks to...Continue reading… -
Celebrating Colour The Trails and Black History Month
April 10, 2024Equitable Trails: Celebrating Colour The Trails' Impact During Black History Month! February is Black History Month...Continue reading… -
25x25 Visits Silver Star Provincial Park
April 10, 202425x25 Visits Silver Star Provincial Park The Vernon Outdoors Club and the BC Parks Foundation teamed up to teach almost 30 children and their...Continue reading… -
Become A Discover Parks Ambassador
April 10, 2024Exciting Opportunities To Become A Discover Parks Ambassador Now Available As spring and summer approach, exciting park programs are on the horizon!...Continue reading… -
Critical Research Initiatives: French Creek's Bald Eagles
April 10, 2024Critical Research Initiatives underway in French Creek for the protection of Bald Eagles and Great blue Herons! Two critical research projects are...Continue reading… -
Giving Back - BE THE GOOD Project
April 10, 2024Giving Back - BE THE GOOD Project Store owners in Kimberley, BC have redefined what it means to be a good neighbour to nature, not only in the...Continue reading… -
Iconic Area On BC's Central Coast Now Protected
April 10, 2024Iconic Area On BC's Central Coast Now Protected Forever A historically important and ecologically rich...Continue reading… -
A New PaRx Partner is Making it Easier to get Outside
April 10, 2024A New PaRx Partner is Making it Easier to get Outside and get Healthy PaRx, Canada’s nature...Continue reading… -
Discoverparks.ca Officially Launches!
April 10, 2024Discoverparks.ca Officially Launches! Discover Your Next Adventure in a Provincial Park We're thrilled to announce the launch...Continue reading… -
Women Making History in Nature: Yenny Yao
April 10, 2024Women Making History in Nature: Yenny Yao Yenny Yao's journey with Kamloops Immigrant Services (KIS) began in 2016 as a client. New to Canada,...Continue reading… -
BC Parks Foundation and Subaru Canada
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Salt Spring Conservation Project Crowdfunding Campaign
April 17, 2024BC Parks Foundation, in collaboration with a group of conservation-minded Salt Spring Island residents, is working to purchase and protect 31.2 acres of land on the south end of...Continue reading… -
Five Earth Day Activities to do in BC Parks!
April 17, 2024At BC Parks Foundation—the official charitable partner of BC Parks—our mission is to...Continue reading… -
Announcing a New Collaboration Between PaRx and Evo Car Share
April 23, 2024PaRx and Evo Car Share are teaming up to make it easier for people in Greater Vancouver and Victoria to get closer to nature.Continue reading…
“BC's parks are a stream flowing from the original earth, through our hands, to the future.
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