From grey to green — that’s not just the name of this podcast. It’s a vision. A vision of healthier communities, stronger ecosystems, and a more resilient future.

Building trust with municipalities.

Seeing the connections across regions and acting on them.

Neighbouring municipalities working together for nature.

Because when we let nature do what it does best — we all thrive.

If you find this inspiring and want to learn more, reach out to us at naturebasedsolutions@naturecanada.ca or visit naturecanada.ca/nbcs

In the premiere episode of From Grey To Green, host Paul Gregory explores a bold, community-led vision in Vancouver: The St. George Rainway. Once just an idea to “daylight” a buried creek, this project evolved into a transformative urban green space where water, nature, and people coexist in a new way.

Hear from architect Bryn Davidson, community advocate Rita Wong, and City of Vancouver planner Julie McManus as they unpack how neighborhoods can lead the way in climate adaptation—by working with nature, not against it. This episode is more than just a story about rain—it’s about reclaiming urban landscapes, building community power, and reshaping the future city from the ground up.

This episode of From Grey to Green explores a “bio-regional” approach to environmental conservation on the Saanich Peninsula of Vancouver Island.

This episode features Bob Peart and the Saanich Peninsula Environmental Coalition (SPEC), who advocate for viewing the land as a single, interconnected living system rather than a collection of separate municipal jurisdictions. By shifting the focus to shared watersheds and forests, the coalition aims to foster jurisdictional collaboration and nature-based solutions—treating nature as essential infrastructure that provides climate resilience and cost savings for local governments.