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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)
Birds to Listen for in BC Parks
Categories: Conservation | Responsible Recreation
Written by Abby Koning Aaaah the sounds of nature… there’s nothing quite like it, is there? Wind blowing through the trees, squirrels scurrying in the branches, and best of all, birds singing...
BC Parks Restoration Helping Rare Butterfly Species
Categories: BC Parks Licence Plate Program | Conservation
When Erica McClaren looks at the coastal landscape of Helliwell Provincial Park, she feels hopeful a rare species of butterfly will return to its former home. As a conservation specialist for...
Scientists Monitoring Impacts of Climate Change on Wetlands
Categories: Conservation
In the heart of the Robson Valley, skirting the western edge of the Rocky Mountains, is a diverse range of habitat that’s captured the attention of scientists studying wetlands and climate...
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...