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Health, Happiness & Nature: The Evolution and Impact of BC Parks Foundation
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free
How does nature make us healthier and happier? Research shows a strong link between human wellbeing and a healthy environment—while fostering support for parks and protected areas.
Topic
Since 2018, BC Parks Foundation has pursued an ambitious vision: creating the greatest system of parks and Indigenous protected areas in the world. Highlights include:
- First crowdfunding campaign to protect Princess Louisa Inlet
- Largest gift in Canadian conservation history—a $100M donation from the Wilson 5 Foundation
- Launch of the BC Conservation Fund to support Indigenous-led conservation.
Learn about PaRx, Canada’s evidence-based nature prescription program, and how BC Parks Foundation is driving global leadership in health, education and conservation.
Speaker
Jennie McCaffrey, Vice President of Health & Education, BC Parks Foundation
About the event:
- This is a free public event; no pre-registration is required.
- Coffee, pizza and donuts will be served.
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