# BC Parks Foundation > BC Parks Foundation is the official charitable partner for parks and protected areas in British Columbia. It is an independent registered Canadian charity that helps protect and enhance natural areas, connect people with parks, and support health, learning, stewardship, and conservation. BC Parks Foundation works with First Nations, communities, donors, governments, businesses, health professionals, educators, and partner organizations across British Columbia and Canada. Its mission is to build the greatest system of parks and Indigenous protected areas in the world. Charitable registration number: 731307492RR0001. Mailing address: BC Parks Foundation, Unit 300, 2288 Manitoba Street, Vancouver, BC V5Y 4B5, Canada Last reviewed: 2026-09-16. ## Organization - [Home](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/): Overview of BC Parks Foundation, its work, impact, and latest priorities. - [About BC Parks Foundation](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/about-us/): Mission, vision, impact, leadership, governance, staff, annual report, and strategic plan. - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/faq/): Authoritative answers about the Foundation, its relationship with BC Parks, donations, programs, and operations. - [Partners](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/partners/): Information about organizations and businesses that support the Foundation's work. ## Initiatives - [All Initiatives](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/initiatives/): Directory of BC Parks Foundation's conservation, recreation, health, learning, and community initiatives. - [Parks Bank](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/initiatives/parks-bank/): The Foundation's program for purchasing and permanently protecting ecologically and culturally important private lands in British Columbia. - [BC Conservation Fund](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/initiatives/bc-conservation-fund/): Long-term financing for First Nations-led and supported conservation of biodiverse land and freshwater areas across British Columbia. - [30x30](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/initiatives/30x30/): Work with First Nations, communities, governments, and supporters toward protecting 30 percent of land and ocean by 2030. - [Community Science](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/initiatives/community-science/): Programs and tools that help people contribute biodiversity observations and support stewardship and conservation research. - [Discover Parks](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/initiatives/discover-parks/): A province-wide collaboration with BC Parks that helps people explore, experience, and care for parks through ambassadors, interpretation, education, and engagement. - [Healthy By Nature](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/initiatives/healthy-by-nature/): A national, evidence-based initiative connecting health, education, equitable access to nature, and conservation. - [PaRx](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/initiatives/parx/): Canada's national, evidence-based nature prescription program for healthcare professionals and patients. - [Spark Grants](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/initiatives/spark-grants/): Grants for community groups leading inclusive nature-based activities, outdoor education, stewardship, and community science in BC Parks. - [Park Enhancement Projects](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/initiatives/park-enhancement-projects/): Projects that improve accessibility, safety, stewardship, infrastructure, and visitor experiences in BC Parks and Recreation Sites and Trails. ## Official External Program Websites - [Discover Parks](https://www.discoverparks.ca/): Official Discover Parks website for BC Parks programs, events, ambassador resources, visitor experiences, interpretation, education, and public engagement. - [BC Conservation Fund](https://bcconservationfund.ca/): Official BC Conservation Fund website for long-term conservation financing and First Nations-led or supported protection of biodiverse land and freshwater areas in British Columbia. - [Healthy By Nature](https://www.healthybynature.ca/): Official Healthy By Nature website for resources connecting nature, health, education, equitable access, and conservation. - [PaRx](https://www.parkprescriptions.ca/): Official PaRx website for healthcare professionals, patients, and partners using Canada's national nature prescription program. ## Protected Places and Conservation Wins - [Places Protected by the Community](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/campaigns/): Directory of community-protected places, conservation projects, partnerships, and stewardship campaigns across British Columbia. - [Latest Updates](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/updates/): News, conservation milestones, program stories, community voices, donor stories, and announcements. - [Press Room](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/press-room/): Current and archived official press releases and media resources. ## Participate and Support - [Ways to Participate](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/participate/): Overview of ways to donate, volunteer, partner, shop, subscribe, and otherwise support parks and protected areas. - [Donate](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/donate/): Donation options supporting the protection and enhancement of parks and natural areas. - [Shop](https://shop.bcparksfoundation.ca/): Official BC Parks Foundation merchandise; proceeds support conservation, recreation, health, and learning. - [Volunteer](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/participate/volunteer/): Volunteer opportunities in stewardship, community science, visitor engagement, and related activities. - [Become a Partner](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/participate/become-a-partner/): Partnership opportunities for businesses and organizations. - [Subscribe and Follow](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/participate/subscribe-and-follow/): Newsletter and social channels for Foundation news and initiative updates. ## Practical Information - [Visitor Guidelines](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/visitor-guidelines/): Guidance for respectful, safe, and responsible visits to parks and protected areas. - [Careers](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/careers/): Current employment opportunities with BC Parks Foundation. - [Contact](https://bcparksfoundation.ca/contact/): Contact information and inquiry form.