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Get to know BC Parks through the stories and perspectives of our volunteers, partners, and staff. Learn about conservation projects and the challenges of climate change, be inspired by the tireless efforts of volunteers, discover tips on how to be a better park visitor, or learn what it takes to become a BC Parks ranger.
(cover photo: Boya Lake / Destination BC)
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Kokanee Glacier Melt
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Since 2013, Brian Menounos’ team at UNBC has been doing research on the Kokanee Glacier just outside of Nelson in southeastern B.C. This work began as part of a five-year study of the cryosphere (frozen environments) in the Canadian portion of the Columbia River Basin. This project was carried out by the Canadian Columbia River…
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Camping Reservation Service: First Come, First Served
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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. We regularly share what we learn from our research sessions on this blog. In December 2022, we conducted usability testing with people who volunteered to take part in design…
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BC Parks Reservation Service: Myth Busting
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We love hearing your questions and comments about our reservation service. Sometimes we hear questions that make us realize we need to communicate better about some of the myths that have popped up over the years, and this blog aims to do just that. We want everyone to have a positive camping experience from your…
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Part 3: Student Ranger to Ranger
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We are so lucky to have Isaac as one of our rangers. Isaac is one of BC Parks’ former student rangers who is now working as a park ranger, based in Bella Coola. In 2019 and 2020, Isaac started his career at BC Parks as a student ranger crew lead based in Cranbrook and Penticton.…
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BC Parks in the News
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In case you missed them, we wanted to share some stories of BC Parks in the news over the last few months. From volunteer-led plantings in parks to help pollinating insects to impressive community sporting events, we’ll be providing updates like these moving forward to make sure the great work taking place in parks and…
