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It takes a community: the recreation officer
Many people working in outdoor recreation have noticed a growing demand on their skills and time. But few feel it as acutely as Marcia Bennett.
Eco-Anxiety and Finding Outdoor Connections
The past two years have been very challenging for British Columbians.
It takes a community: the wildlife biologist
For the Wildlife Coexistence Lab, the closure of BC Parks during the 2020 COVID lockdowns was a perfect experiment into their specialty.
It takes a community: the minister
Like most parents, Nathan Cullen sees the impact of video games, streaming TV, social media and the internet on young people.
It takes a community: the people that make outdoor recreation possible
“The diversity of people using recreational assets in this province are as diverse as the landscape of B.C.”
Climate change and nature connection
I had hoped, like everyone else, that this summer would be different. With the Covid-19 vaccine readily available, a great weight had been lifted. I was looking forward to a summer spent hiking with friends and enjoying the natural beauty of British Columbia.
Unplugging from social media and reconnecting nature
How can we take back our attention from social media? It’s not easy; for myself and I’m sure many others, the Internet is ever-present.
ORCBC Story Series
From access to nature to apps and AI, the evolution of trail construction to electric power, this story series looks at how recreation will change and evolve over the short and long term.
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This story series explores the connection between climate change and recreation. Through conversations with scientists, advocates, land managers, recreationists, and more, we look at how a warming world and more extreme weather is impacting the activities we love. But more than glum news, we’re interested in how the recreation industry is already hard at work preparing for change, reducing the impacts, and actively trying to slow global warming.
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In this story series, we feature recreation organizations that are advancing reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples through trail and outdoor recreation projects. We hope these stories inspire other community groups to contribute to advancing reconciliation in a meaningful and positive way, thereby ensuring the long-term sustainability of the outdoor recreation activities we love.
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In a time when trails, roads, campgrounds, rivers and lakes are busier than ever, it’s important to remember that it takes a community to make fun possible. This story series profiles the people who work behind the scenes in B.C., so you can have that special moment today.