BC Parks Foundation

We’re hiring!  Join us as Executive Administrator, where you’ll administer the office of the CEO and support the Board in its governance capacity. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team: https://lnkd.in/gC49sehN 

WE’RE HIRING! Join us as a Discover Parks Ambassador at Goldstream Park from March to December 2025.   We are seeking energetic, motivated individuals with a deep respect for the natural environment to deliver fun, educational programs in Goldstream Park, ensuring a welcoming and engaging experience at the Goldstream Nature House. This 9-month position encompasses three unique programming seasons: spring, summer, and fall salmon run programs.    Learn more and apply today by visiting https://lnkd.in/gwBT_B-f 

Last summer, the Native Bee Society of BC invited nature lovers to BC Parks on a ‘bee-venture’! 🐝 Supported by the Spark Fund, this pilot project took visitors to E.C. Manning, Blanket Creek, and Kokanee Creek Parks, where they helped track the threatened Western Bumble Bee on bee walks and bioblitzes. Observations shared through iNaturalist will help deepen our understanding of these vital pollinators and the wildflowers they forage. With bee BINGO cards in hand, participants learned to identify bees in a fun and accessible way, contributing to community science.     A huge thank you to Teck Resources Limited for supporting this initiative! Together, we’re creating hands-on ways to connect people with the natural world and our buzzing friends in BC Parks. 

“My father spent every moment he could exploring the property, maintaining the land, and gazing out at the ocean and the incredible views. One fond memory I have is camping at Cactus Point, the stunning rocky tip at the property's edge. We were fortunate enough to see a pod of orcas passing by; it was a special moment that epitomizes how unique this place is, and why my father loved it so much.”      We’re raising $500,000 to protect this beautiful 372-acre parcel of oceanfront land on Saturna Island. Every dollar you give will be matched by a generous donor, so please consider joining our effort and donating today: https://lnkd.in/gskNv5Xh 

For many newcomers, adjusting to life in a new country can feel overwhelming. But in BC’s natural spaces, they’re finding something extraordinary: healing, connection, and a sense of belonging. 💚     Through BC Parks Foundation’s Spark Fund, this day gave newcomers more than just a break—it gave them a chance to feel at home. Read more at bcparksfoundation.ca/reach 

Celebrating 2024 Together!       Thanks to this community of people working together to keep BC beautiful, 2024 at BC Parks Foundation has been nothing short of extraordinary. As we reflect on the year, we’re proud to share five highlights that capture the heart of what you’ve achieved together.      🎥 Watch our Year in Review for these incredible stories, none of which would be possible without your support.      💚 We hope you feel proud of everything you’ve accomplished for parks, nature, and countless species and people in BC. See you in 2025! 

🚨 Double your impact! 🚨      Please consider joining our crowdfunding effort to protect 372-acres of stunning oceanfront property on Saturna Island! Every dollar you give will be matched, up to $500,000. This is about the power of many people, from all walks of life, doing something great together to preserve this irreplaceable natural treasure for now, for all, for always.      💚 Will you help us meet our February 4 deadline? Learn more about this special place and make a gift today: https://lnkd.in/gskNv5Xh

Help protect this Salish Sea waterfront! You have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to protect 372-acres of pristine waterfront on Saturna Island. Nestled beside the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, this extraordinary property boasts extensive marine ecosystems, old-growth trees, and vital Garry Oak meadows that support at-risk species.       Having secured an exclusive agreement to purchase this property, we need to raise $500,000 to protect this beautiful place forever. This includes a $500,000 matching gift if we can secure the funds by February 4, 2025.    “Every single dollar will go towards the purchase and protection of this stunning place. I can’t think of a better way to kick off 2025, and I hope you’ll consider being a part of this exciting crowdfunding campaign.” - Andrew Day, CEO of BC Parks Foundation    Please consider donating today to save this irreplaceable national treasure by visiting https://lnkd.in/g9uXZnti

“What's beautiful is how health, education, and conservation work in harmony to improve the well-being of our youth, communities, and environment. The more we learn about nature, in nature, the healthier we get, and the more we want to protect it. Together, we're working to build a culture of conservation.” - Jennie McCaffrey, VP of Health and Education, BC Parks Foundation    At the United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP16) in Colombia last October, BC Parks Foundation proudly shared our successful programs and innovations, while gathering new insights to enhance our work at the intersection of health, education and biodiversity conservation.    Learn how our initiatives, such as nature education, the national nature-prescription program PaRx (Park Prescriptions), and land conservation, are helping advance this global vision by visiting bcparksfoundation.ca/cop16! 💚 

Icy, a glacier-monitoring collaboration between the BC Parks Foundation, BC Parks, Parks Canada, and the University of Windsor, will be coming to select provincial parks across BC this summer. Users can snap glacier pictures at photo stations and upload them to help us monitor glacial change over time and contribute to important glacial landscape research. There are 15,000 glaciers across BC and they hold a unique role in the ecosystem. Long term monitoring of glaciers through photos will help scientists anticipate future trends, understand how glaciers respond to climate change, and inform glacier change models. Partners such as Teck Resources Limited play a crucial role in making this remarkable initiative a reality by providing support and empowering these impactful programs.