Our purpose

Elders Council members participate in action-based project work aimed at ensuring the long-term well-being of BC's world-class parks system.

Membership is free!

Newsletter - issue #1

Recognizing those who built BC's park system

Events so far have included celebrating the pioneers of BC's parks systems and celebrating the park buiders of the last 30 years. Find out more.

BC's parks History Project

Supporting the development of histories of BC's parks . This work includes recording the memories and experience of parks elders. Find out more.

BC's Parks Archives

To ensure the long-term safe storage for materials and objects from BC's parks history and to provide opportunities for their display and interpretation. Find out more.

Staff and Youth Mentoring

To ensure that current parks managers, staff, and others have access to the skills and knowledge of those who have retired in ways that really help. Find out more.

BC Parks Futures Forum

To bring together great park conservationists to help develop ideas for ensuring a bright future for our parks. Find out more.

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