In the past year, BC Parks established a program of ongoing design research that provides direct access to feedback from the people who use our services. This blog shares the newest part of that program, and what we’ve learned so far. So far, our research has covered four public service areas: In this post, we …
When a colony of bank swallows was discovered nesting in a sloped sandy bank in Windermere Lake Provincial Park two years ago, Amanda Weber-Roy was tingling with excitement. The number of bank swallow colonies has been declining in Canada at an alarming rate. Discovering a few pairs of threatened species in a park meant the …
Lead Researcher: Brenda Beckwith (Plant Ecology) Additional Research Team: Janice Arndt (Lepidoptera), Valerie Huff (Restoration Botany) ‘Building Climate Resilient Butterfly Habitat’ is a three-year project with the Kootenay Native Plant Society, Selkirk College and BC Parks. This project is part of the Pollination Pathway Climate Adaptation Initiative, a program of the Kootenay Native Plant Society. …
We had another incredible season with our 52 student rangers. We had a chance to catch up with a few of them at the end of their terms to learn about a few of the projects they accomplished. The Student Ranger Program, now in its fifth year, is made possible through funding from the BC …
Across the province, $180,000 has recently been allocated from the Park Enhancement Fund (PEF) for community BC Parks projects to be completed by March 31, 2023. Over the years, BC Parks has funded community groups to lead projects that greatly enhance BC Parks and enrich the public’s enjoyment of parks, while protecting cultural and conservation …
Do you remember the first camping experience you ever had? Snuggled warmly in your sleeping bag, falling asleep in a tent with your friends or family, or taking a dip in a warm lake before drying off beside a toasty campfire. Back in May, Canucks Autism Network, Power To Be, and the Inter-cultural Association of …
By Catherine Jacobsen, Hayley Datoo, BC Parks We have seen more impacts due to climate change over the last few years. Extreme weather events are becoming more common due to climate change, creating a familiar source of loss and stress for people and communities, and for species and ecosystems too. Earlier this year, we shared …
Kira Hoffman, UBC and Bulkley Valley Research Centre, Alana Clason, Bulkley Valley Research Centre, and Lori Daniels, UBC Tweedsmuir Provincial Park North is British Columbia’s largest protected area and located in the remote and roadless west-central portion of the province about 500 km from Vancouver, and is within the traditional territory of the Cheslatta Carrier …
BC Parks exists to protect our province’s diverse network of incredible natural environments while providing safe and sustainable outdoor recreation. BC Parks hosts a lot of people – millions, each year. Visitation to parks is increasing significantly, specifically in popular parks close to urban areas. While this is encouraging, the increase in visitors has challenged …
Sitting by a crackling campfire is always a highlight of camping, but campfires (if handled inappropriately) can pose a significant risk to us and the environment. If you’re camping at a BC Parks campsite, or venturing out to your own secret spot, here is what you need to know for campfire safety on your next …