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Exploring Haida Gwaii and the Biodiversity of B.C.’s Parks with iNaturalist
September 3, 2019
Looking 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, 2019
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How British Columbians Can Help British Columbia
June 10, 2019
BC 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, 2019
Last 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, 2018
Here 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, 2019
Photo: 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, 2019
Photo: 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, 2020
The 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, 2020
At 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, 2018
Earlier 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, 2021
This 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, 2022
How 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, 2021
Things 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, 2022
How 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
August 16, 2022
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Morrison Creek Headwaters - A Life Long Fascination
October 27, 2022
Jan 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, 2023
After a successful summer with our Discover Parks Ambassadors creating memorable experiences for Park...Continue reading…
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