What is the BC Provincial Government doing to grow and preserve park land? As critical as we are of governments falling short on climate change and social justice commitments, our provincial government created an arm’s reach charitable foundation in 2017 to support various types of progressive conservation programs. The BC Parks Foundation is the official charity partner for BC Parks.
The mandate of the BC Parks Foundation is to create the world’s greatest parks system by protecting lands, restoring ecosystems, increasing access to nature, and inspiring people to connect with parks. Its goals include protecting ecologically vital land through purchases, connecting people to nature via programs like PaRx for health (Dr. Melissa Lem presented on this at an earlier forum) and education programs. BC Parks Foundation sustains conservation through community science and First Nations partnerships.
CATS is pleased to announce that Dr. Andy Day, the CEO of BC Parks Foundation, will share creative approaches that the Foundation is using to achieve its mission. With his quick wit and ‘listening to learn’ approach, Andy will guide us through an exciting discussion of British Columbia’s land conservation today and what we can expect for its future.
Please join the Cathedral CATS for what promises to be an inspiring and encouraging forum.
Dr. Andy Day holds degrees in law and environmental management. He believes in empowering people to support nature, health, climate, and economic benefits. To learn more, check out the BC Parks Foundation website.