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(cover photo: Boya Lake / Destination BC)
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12 days at the Calvert Island Ecological Observatory
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Guest blog by Finn McGhee Beginning in 2019, the BC Parks iNaturalist Project has employed teams to conduct biodiversity surveys throughout the province, focusing on protected areas including provincial parks, ecological reserves, and conservancies. This project also aims to promote community engagement with biodiversity through iNaturalist, a community science platform. The iNaturalist website allows users…
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Maintaining the historic Myra Canyon Trestles
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The Myra Canyon Trestles, part of what once was the Kettle Valley Railway, are an international destination for cyclists and hikers within Myra-Bellevue Park. The path follows the old railway and offers incredible canyon views. BC Parks is responsible for providing safe access to the trestles and every 15 years, the trestles need significant maintenance…
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Community-led reconciliation in action at Squitty Bay Park
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“It was the beginning of a relationship, and the beginning of this nebulous thing called reconciliation. People brought beautiful food, and it was a spectacular gathering. The connections that were made were so deep.” Last July, a very special event took place at Squitty Bay Park on Lasqueti Island. It was led in part by…
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BC Parks Stories – Spring 2023
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As a continuation of our ‘BC Parks in the news’ stories series, we wanted to highlight some recent projects and events that were featured this spring. From acknowledging the work of a recently retired BC Parks employee to the raising of a welcome pole in a popular park, there have been some great news stories…
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What it’s like to be a biologist at BC Parks
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Everyone working in, partnering with, and visiting the 1,000+ parks and protected areas in B.C. plays a role in the conservation of these incredible places. Within BC Parks, we are lucky to have a skilled conservation team to help guide us in meeting the conservation focus of our triple mandate of Indigenous reconciliation, conservation, and…
