Nature Parks at School

What?

Across BC, Nature Parks on schoolgrounds will give students, teachers, and communities a daily dose of the outdoors.

A Global Vision and BC Action for Nature Education

Why?

Kids are calling for more nature in their education. With biodiversity loss and climate change on the rise, we’re helping them take action—starting in their own schoolyards.

Canadians are aware, want to act and don’t know what they can do. Nature spaces on schoolgrounds can be a source of meaningful action for Canadians.

Maya Eyssen, Environment and Climate Change Canada

How?

By 2030, we’re working to establish Nature Parks at every school in BC. These spaces will include native plants, wildlife habitats, and spaces for outdoor learning. Plus, students will connect with real projects by the BC Conservation Fund through technology like wildlife cameras and biodiversity data, so they can learn how to take positive action to protect their future and ours.

Education

Read the Report on Our First Collective Impact Meeting

Nature Grows Your Brain (Literally!)

Kids who spend more time outdoors develop bigger brain areas linked to memory and attention.

Better Focus, No Side Effects

A 20-minute walk in a park significantly improves the attention of kids with ADHD—rivalling the effects of stimulant meds.

Higher Grades, Happier Students

Schools with more trees and greenery outside the classroom windows score higher on standardized tests and have better graduation rates.

More Teamwork, Less Conflict

When schools green their playgrounds, kids play more cooperatively, communicate better, and show less aggressive behavior.

An Ecosystem of Learning

Through our Community of Practice, students, teachers, and administrators share ideas, wins, and ways to overcome challenges—together.

Drives Canadian Research

By tracking biodiversity, learning outcomes, and health data, our research partners measure just how powerful outdoor learning really is.

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