April Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Apr.
4

April Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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May Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
May
2

May Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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Leave No Trace Trainer Course - Hope
May
25
to May 26

Leave No Trace Trainer Course - Hope

Hope Mountain Centre for Outdoor Learning (HMC) is a proud partner and authorized provider of Leave No Trace Canada. Through 2 days of training, Moon, HMC Program Director and LNT Master Educator will talk about minimal impact techniques involved in outdoor recreation from start to finish, and share the 7 principles of Leave No Trace. Over the course of the weekend (and a pre-meeting), you will get a blend of instructions and hands-on experience in a beautiful outdoor setting.

This training course is aimed for anyone interested in environmental education such as outdoor educators, guides, teachers, youth group leaders, camp counsellors, but anyone is welcome!

There will be a 1hr pre-meeting on May 15th on Zoom. The training runs May 25th and 26th.

Fee: $299 (Fee for Hope Cascades and Canyon residents only: $149)


More information and registration at https://www.hopemountain.org/event-details-registration/lnt-trainer-course

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BC Trails Day 2024
Jun.
1

BC Trails Day 2024

Join us in celebrating the 4th annual BC Trails Day on June 1, 2024!

BC Trails Day is a day to celebrate and care for our province’s stunning trail system, learn about responsible recreation and environmental stewardship, and to help all British Columbians enjoy trails and outdoor spaces.

You can celebrate individually, with friends, or by attending or hosting an event in your community.

Check out our BC Trails Day page for resources, contests, and more or get in touch with any questions.

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Celebrate BC Trails Day with the City of Surrey
Jun.
1

Celebrate BC Trails Day with the City of Surrey

  • 14600 block of 100 Avenue Surrey, BC, V3V 7Z2 Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Listen to the forest sounds, breathe the fresh air, feel the textures, and see nature close-up during this series of guided nature trail walks. Attend two or more walks and receive a prize at the last walk. Walks are accessible, designed for all ages, and happen rain or shine. Drop-in for the start of each walk.

9am: Green Timbers Urban Forest Park (14600 block of 100 Ave) |1.4-km loop

11am | Colebrook Park (14311 Colebrook Road) | 1.6-km loop

1pm: Fergus Watershed Biodiversity Preserve Park* (1277-168 Street) | 1-km loop

*To protect wildlife and sensitive ecosystems, dogs are not permitted in this park.

For questions please reach out to the City of Surrey here.

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Haney Horsemen Association Trails Day Poker Ride and Tailgate BBQ
Jun.
1

Haney Horsemen Association Trails Day Poker Ride and Tailgate BBQ

This Haney Horsemen members-only event will showcase the Thornhill area horse trails in celebration of BC Trails Day!

The challenge to participants is to ride these beautiful forest trails to find each of the five checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one to build their poker hands. There will be prizes awarded for the best poker hand and participants will enjoy a tailgate BBQ at the end of the ride.


Sign-up details will be available on the HHA website and sent to members via email as well.

Dress for the weather and pack along some water for yourself for during the ride.

Location: Maple Ridge Horse Trail Network in the Thornhill area. Ride start/finish at 264 St & 103 Ave trailhead.
Note: the start time of 10am is the READY-TO-RIDE time

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ORCBC AGM
Jun.
5

ORCBC AGM

Save the date! The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC’s AGM is coming up on Wednesday June 5, 2024.

This is an opportunity for members to vote on board positions and to bring issues, concerns, and/or interests up for discussion, resolution, and action. We value your participation and insights.

Please register online and stay tuned for updates including nomination procedures.

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June Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Jun.
6

June Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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July Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Jul.
4

July Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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August Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Aug.
1

August Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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September Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Sep.
5

September Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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October Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Oct.
3

October Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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November Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Nov.
7

November Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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December Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Dec.
5

December Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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Webinar | Reconciliation and recreation: Advice and lessons from outdoor groups
Mar.
26

Webinar | Reconciliation and recreation: Advice and lessons from outdoor groups

This webinar is for recreation groups that want to get involved in reconciliation, but don’t know where to start. A panel of leaders in the outdoor recreation community will share stories of projects where a shared passion for the outdoors has brought benefits to their local First Nations. They’ll explain what worked and what didn’t, lessons learned and offer tips and advice for getting started and moving forward.

Rod Clapton will tell us how sitting down to a cup of coffee helped the BC Federation of Drift Fishers and local First Nations work out a resolution to challenging fishing conflicts on the lower Fraser River. 

Thomas Schoen of First Journey Trails and the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program will teach us how trail building and mountain biking is bringing health and economic benefits to First Nation communities across the province. 

Uzi Valiante, a policy and advocacy volunteer with the Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association, will explain how the club signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Squamish Nation.

And Irwin Oostindie will tell us how the Wild Bird Trust of BC is using Indigenous knowledge to rethink stewardship, and practicing reconciliation and redress with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

After the presentations a Q&A session will provide an opportunity to learn even more about how outdoor recreation can be a path to reconciliation. Full of tips, advice and practical and applicable examples, this is a webinar for anyone that wants to get involved in making B.C.’s outdoor spaces more equitable and sustainable. 

 
 

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is a non-profit organization. This webinar is free, thanks to the generous support of the Real Estate Foundation of BC.

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March Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Mar.
7

March Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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Understand the "paradigm shift" in landscape planning and management
Feb.
21

Understand the "paradigm shift" in landscape planning and management

The provincial government is drastically changing how it plans and manages the use of land and water. The result is a profusion of announcements, pilot projects, new policies and too many acronyms. Confusion is understandable. This webinar is designed to help.

In a one hour webinar hosted by the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC, Garry Merkel will explain where the changes are coming from and what they mean for outdoor recreation.

Merkel is a member of the Tahltan Nation and a registered professional forester based in the Kootenays. He co-chaired the 2020 Old Growth Strategic Review, including a paradigm shift in how the provincial government plans and manages Crown lands and waters. Merkel is one of the top experts in landscape planning and First Nations relations in the province. He will speak directly to the potential implications of all the changes on recreational access, including deactivation of backcountry roads, wildlife closures and type of use zoning. We’re setting aside plenty of time for the audience to ask him questions.

This webinar is valuable for anyone involved and interested in the future of recreational access on Crown land. You will leave with a better understanding of what is going on, why now, and action items for you and your group.

Register in advance.

 
 

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is a non-profit organization. These webinars are free, thanks to the support of our generous donors and sponsors. If you would like to support our work, consider donating or get in touch about sponsorship opportunities.

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February Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Feb.
1

February Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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Webinar | Reconciliation and recreation: Indigenous perspectives
Jan.
22

Webinar | Reconciliation and recreation: Indigenous perspectives

In B.C. every recreation group works and plays on the traditional territory of one or more First Nations. We want to take part in reconciliation, be allies for Indigenous people and do things the right way. But we often don’t know where to start or how to behave.

For our January webinar, representatives from two First Nations will join the Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C. to share their perspective and ideas. Both have extensive experience working with the recreation community and managing access to their traditional territories. 

Roxanne Joe is the Lands and Resources Project Coordinator for the Lil’wat Nation and is on the Nation’s council. She’s an avid mountain biker and volunteers with programs that introduce Indigenous youth to outdoor sports. Her job often involves working with recreation groups on access issues to trail networks and parks in the Pemberton area. 

Saya Masso is the Lands and Resources Manager for the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation. Their traditional territories include Tofino and the busy surrounding area. He will share how the Nation is working with the recreation and tourism sectors to find a sustainable balance for residents and visitors in the Clayoquot Sound area. 

Anyone interested in working with First Nations in a positive and productive way should find this webinar insightful and interesting. 

The webinar will begin with presentations from each panelist, followed by a live Q&A session with opportunities to ask questions. Register in advance.

 
 

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is a non-profit organization. This webinar is free, thanks to the generous support of the Real Estate Foundation of BC.

 
 
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January Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Jan.
4

January Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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Webinar: Improve your volunteer recruitment and engagement
Dec.
12

Webinar: Improve your volunteer recruitment and engagement

Volunteers are the heart of outdoor recreation. Most non-profits couldn’t function without them. They build trails, maintain infrastructure, organize projects, attend meetings, set agendas, raise money and so much more. But finding and engaging volunteers is a constant challenge and one that is getting harder. Volunteer Canada says 65 percent of nonprofits are struggling to recruit enough volunteers, forcing many to cut back on what they do. That’s especially true in outdoor recreation, where a surge in use of outdoor places is adding workload and leading to volunteer burnout. 

To help the outdoor recreation sector tackle the volunteer crisis the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is hosting a webinar focused on recruiting and engaging volunteers. Panelists will explain the present state of volunteering in B.C., share best practices for finding and retaining volunteers, provide insight into recruiting younger generations, and talk about tried and tested case studies and tips. 

If your organization is struggling to recruit or engage enough volunteers, this is a webinar you won’t want to miss. 

Panelists include:

  • Dorothee Birker a manager of community services for KCR Community Resources, which runs a volunteer recruitment service in the Okanagan.

  • Katelyn Bissat the provincial network coordinator for NatureKids BC

  • Adrian Bostock the operations manager for The Shuswap Trail Alliance

Register in advance

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is a non-profit organization. These webinars are free, thanks to the support of our generous donors and sponsors. If you would like to support our work, consider donating or get in touch about sponsorship opportunities.

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December Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Dec.
7

December Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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Webinar: How to make stewardship part of your organization’s mission
Nov.
14

Webinar: How to make stewardship part of your organization’s mission

Date: Tuesday November 14, 2023

Time: 1:00 to 2:15 pm PT

Cost: Free

More people are recreating outdoors than ever before. Biodiversity is under threat. Habitat loss continues. And climate change poses an existential threat. As highlighted in the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC’s new Stewardship Inspiration Guide, outdoor recreation groups can play an important role in repairing, enhancing and protecting the province’s outdoor spaces.  But for volunteers and not-for-profit organizations, carrying out a meaningful and impactful project can be daunting. 

In a virtual discussion hosted by the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC, a panel of experts will show that stewardship is doable for any group. The webinar will define stewardship, show the value of projects for the public and the people doing the good work, help groups identify projects that fit with their expertise and highlight the support and funding that’s out there.

The panellists are:

  • Kim Reeves, President, 4 Wheel Drive Association of BC

  • Jacquie Rasmussen, Executive Director, Lillooet Regional Invasive Species Society

  • Robyn Hutchings, Stewardship Coordinator, BC Marine Trails

  • Kevin Eskelin, Regional Recreation Manager, Southern Interior East Region for Recreation Sites and Trails BC

The webinar will begin with presentations from each panelist, followed by a live Q&A session with opportunities to ask questions.

Register in advance

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is a non-profit organization. These webinars are free, thanks to the support of our generous donors and sponsors. If you would like to support our work, consider donating or get in touch about sponsorship opportunities.

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November Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Nov.
2

November Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

We are hosting our monthly virtual Roundtable which is an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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Webinar: BC's Outdoor Recreation Economy
Oct.
16

Webinar: BC's Outdoor Recreation Economy

Outdoor recreation in British Columbia has a multifaceted impact on the economy, generating revenue, creating jobs, and enhancing the overall quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC is hosting a discussion of the role of outdoor recreation in BC’s economy and current initiatives to advance the sector.

The webinar will discuss what we mean when we talk about the outdoor recreation economy, lessons learned in the US, how outdoor recreation is supporting rural economies in the Sea-to-Sky area and the Kootenays, and what the Province of BC is doing to support a thriving outdoor recreation sector.

The panellists are:

  • Chris Perkins, Vice President of Programs at the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable in the US. 

  • John Hawkings, Executive Lead, Recreation Strategy & Service Transformation, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy.

  • Wendy Koh, Regional Manager, Lower Mainland/Sea to Sky/Fraser Valley, Regional Economic Operations, Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation. 

  • Matt Mosteller, Board Chair, Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise (KORE) Society.

  • Jo Jo Das, Development Manager, Sea to Sky Outdoor Adventure Recreation Enterprise (SOARE)

We will conclude the webinar with a live Q&A session with opportunities to ask questions.

Register in advance here.

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October Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members
Oct.
5

October Virtual Roundtable for ORCBC Members

Our monthly virtual Roundtables are an opportunity for ORCBC member organizations to come together and discuss challenges, needs and opportunities in your organizations. ORCBC regularly brings guest speakers in to provide an overview of new initiatives, funding and support that is available to the recreation community.

To obtain a Zoom link, please email us.

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