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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)
Know Before You Go
Categories: Responsible Recreation
Written by Abby Koning Before you take an international flight, you make sure you have your passport. Before you start your car, you put on a seat belt. And before you go to the grocery store, you...
Citizen Scientists Help BC Parks Monitor Western Toad Migrations
Categories: BC Parks Licence Plate Program | Conservation
On a calm morning in mid July, Rachel Shephard slides into a kayak and slowly starts paddling around the perimeter of Fawn Lake. Keeping a camera and notebook within reach, Shepard’s eyes are...
Northern TrailRider Workshop Empowers People Living with Barriers
Categories: Community Engagement | Our People
Written by Natasha Ewing The energy in the room was electric. All of us were excited to touch, try and experience the new device sitting in the right corner of the room. The device – a...
Citizen Science Wildlife Monitoring in the Skagit Valley
Categories: Conservation
Written by Rob Wilson For the past five years, BC Parks has been working with partners in the Skagit Valley to study wildlife utilizing an emerging tool: wildlife cameras. Back in 2013, I...
Five Reasons to Celebrate BC Parks!
Categories: Community Engagement | Community Event
Written by Abby Koning Parks Day is coming up, and we are really, really excited. Each year on the third Saturday in July (July 20th this year), parks across Canada take a day to recognize and...
