Stay tuned! This is where you will find daily updates for the 2026 REEL Earth Day Challenge, kicking off on April 13th!

Day One Recap: April 13

Daily Challenge: First Donation (The first donation after midnight on April 13th). 

Daily Challenge Winners:  

1st: TBA

2nd: TBA

3rd: TBA

Next Challenge (April 14th): Daily Top Team: The team that raises the most money each day before midnight (not including prize top ups) is considered the “Top Team” of the day. 

Reminder: Complete your Eco-Prize Checklist for a one-time $1,000 team top up, and be entered to win a Vancouver luxury hotel getaway! Additionally, teams can schedule a set visit for another one-time $1,000 top up! 

Daily Challenge Calendar

First Donation: The first donation after midnight on April 13th.

Best Poster: Have someone from your team put their design skills to the test and create a REEL Earth Day Poster (judged by the Creative BC team). Can be 1-2 pages.

Daily Top Team: The team that raises the most money each day before midnight (not including prize top ups) is considered the “Top Team” of the day.

Most Donors: The team with the most individual donors throughout the challenge (not including prize top ups).

Instagram Draw: Anyone can enter the Instagram Draw to support their team by posting about the event, their favourite team, or why Metro Vancouver Regional Parks are important. Use #ReelEarthDayChallenge, tag @mvrpfoundation.ca and include your favourite team’s name for a chance to win!

Best Reel: Create a captivating Instagram reel! Ideas: Share your favourite regional park, tell us a sustainability tip, rock a lipsync… just make it green themed! Make sure to tag @mvrpfoundation.ca and use #ReelEarthDayChallenge and mention your team name.

Biggest Cumulative Donor: The team with the biggest cumulative donor throughout the challenge (not including prize top ups).

Participating teams have the opportunity to win additional funds by completing an on-set checklist aimed at minimizing ecological footprint during film production. This checklist encompasses a range of eco-friendly practices, including waste reduction, energy conservation, and sustainable sourcing. If a team completes a minimum of five out of the nine items listed, they become eligible for an additional one-time $1,000 top-up prize. This incentivizes participants to actively engage in sustainable filmmaking practices, fostering a culture of environmental stewardship within the industry. Visit reelearthdaychallenge.ca/checklist to complete now!

All team entries will be entered to win one of three Vancouver luxury hotel getaways!

Questions?

Rachelle McBride

Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundationrachelle@mvrpfoundation.ca