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Thanks to funds raised through the 2024 REEL Earth Day Challenge, Indigenous-led programming in Metro Vancouver Regional Parks reached 1,822 participants across events, workshops, and guided experiences! Highlights included:•A biodiversity field trip with Kwantlen Elder Karen Gabriel, who shared her plant knowledge with students.•Hands-on workshops with Katzie educator Deanna Miller, featuring soap-making, smudging ceremonies, and…

Thanks to the generous support of the REEL Earth Day Challenge, significant strides have been made to enhance the ecological integrity and visitor experience within Campbell Valley Regional Park. With the increasing prevalence and intensity of extreme heat, efforts have been directed towards the strategic planting of trees and shrubs throughout the regional park. These…

The journey towards reclaiming Indigenous identity at təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park began in 2020 when Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Metro Vancouver signed a co-operation agreement to protect and enhance the park for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations while raising public awareness of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation’s cultural history with the area. Funding received from…

In the face of alarming climate change trends, coastal ecosystems are struggling with the consequences of increased storm surges and king tides. The delicate balance of these environments is under threat, and urgent action is needed to preserve their unique beauty and biodiversity. In a promising turn of events, Iona Beach Regional Park has received…

Mishkoopitum Summer Camps saw another season of exceptional success thanks to funds raised during the 2023 REEL Earth Day Challenge.