Across British Columbia, thousands of children and families are rediscovering the joy of outdoor play, community connection, and stewardship through NatureKids BC, a grassroots charitable organization dedicated to connecting children with nature to nurture the next generation of environmental stewards.

For 25 years, NatureKids BC has empowered families to explore their local parks, streams, forests, and beaches through its award-winning Family Nature Clubs and Explorer Day programs. Led by volunteer naturalists, scientists, Indigenous knowledge sharers and community leaders, these family-led field trips invite children ages 5–12 to observe, wonder, and care for the living world around them. Members also receive NatureWILD, BC’s only nature magazine for children—bringing stories of biodiversity, conservation, and community action right to their homes.

Nature needs kids, kids need nature! NatureKids BC creates family time in nature.

Who We Are

NatureKids BC is a province-wide network of more than 34 community clubs and 1,500+ families, powered by passionate volunteers and local partners. From the forests of the Interior to the shores of the Salish Sea, our model is simple but powerful: when children connect with nature early, they build a lifelong sense of belonging and responsibility for the planet.

We believe that family time in nature is one of the most effective antidotes to the growing disconnection children face today—combating isolation, improving mental health, and inspiring the curiosity that fuels learning and care for the natural world.

Why We’re Coming to Nature on the Hill

At Nature on the Hill, we’re proud to join Nature Canada and other organizations in championing a national vision where every child has regular access to nature—regardless of where they live or their family’s background.

NatureKids BC’s message is simple:

“When families explore together, they grow together—and communities become stronger and more resilient.”

We’re here to share stories from the ground: of children planting native species to support pollinators, cleaning up beaches, and discovering salmon fry in their local streams. These moments of awe and connection are the foundation of a culture that protects what it loves. 

What We Hope to Achieve

At Nature on the Hill, our goal is to:

• Advocate for accessible nature spaces in every community—so that all children, including newcomers and those from equity-deserving communities, can experience belonging in nature.
• Highlight the importance of intergenerational learning, where parents, elders, and knowledge holders nurture shared curiosity and care for the land and waters.
• Collaborate nationally to scale the family-nature model and contribute to Canada’s broader commitments to biodiversity, reconciliation, and youth engagement.

We envision a Canada where nature connection is a right, not a privilege—and where families are recognized as powerful partners in the movement to protect biodiversity and restore our relationship with the land.

As we gather for Nature on the Hill, we stand alongside Nature Canada in calling for strong federal leadership and community investment in programs that help children and families know, love, and defend nature.

Because when kids love nature, they grow up to take care of it.

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YOU CAN HELP!

You can help Nature Canada and our Nature Network partners like NatureKids BC, who are going to Nature on the Hill to halt and reverse nature loss. Please send a letter to your MP calling for the following:

• Fund the 2030 Nature Strategy and end nature-harming subsidies
• Protect nature by establishing new protected areas and funding Indigenous-led conservation programs
• Invest in nature restoration, including restoring habitats for culturally significant and at-risk species.

SEND YOUR LETTER NOW!