With spring right around the corner, ice is starting to thaw across B.C. As the season changes, it’s important to know how to stay safe around ice, and when it’s …
Seeing bears is an exciting experience for park visitors. And how you behave in the park has a direct impact on the safety and wellbeing of bears and other wildlife. …
Guest blog by Sandra Riches, BC AdventureSmart Executive Director —– Hiking season is almost here, and B.C. loves to hike! BC AdventureSmart wants you to get informed, be prepared and …
Guest blog by BC AdventureSmart Did you know that BC Search and Rescue volunteers respond to 1,900 incidents each year? Did you know that over 30% of those incidents, in …
About Get ready for Take Me Outside Day on October 20, 2021! Bring your positive attitude, remember that a rain jacket, and a warm pair of shoes. This event is for K-12 students, teachers, and parents to encourage outdoor education and promote the wonders nature has to offer. Sign up here! Get a …
With the weather getting warmer, it’s time to get outside and explore the nature surrounding us. BC Parks’ iNaturalist (iNat) project has over 300,000 observations! In 2020, the project collected …
Written by Niall Clancy Imagine someone has sneezed over all the rocks in your local stream. If you’ve ever seen Didymosphenia geminata, it shouldn’t be too difficult to imagine what …
Did you know the benefits of outdoor play for children are dramatic and long lasting? Studies have shown that access to nature improves brain activity, increases self-confidence and self-esteem, and …