PNOA Participates in BC Parks “Learn to Be in Nature” 2026

PNOA Participates in BC Parks “Learn to Be in Nature” 2026

Helping More People Enjoy the Outdoors Safely

July 25, 2026

Despite cool temperatures and steady rain, the enthusiasm of volunteers and visitors never faded! PNOA was honoured to participate in the BC Parks “Learn to Be in Nature” (LTBIN) event for the second consecutive year, helping newcomers and refugees learn how to enjoy British Columbia’s incredible outdoors in a safer, more confident way.

Our mission is to promote safe, inclusive, and enjoyable outdoor recreation while building a stronger outdoor community. Throughout the day, our volunteers introduced visitors to the many activities PNOA organizes and shared practical outdoor safety knowledge.

Our Featured Outdoor Activities

This year’s exhibit highlighted four of PNOA’s core outdoor programs:

Hiking

• Essential hiking equipment
• Trip planning
• The 10 Essentials
• Trail safety and Leave No Trace principles

Skiing & Snowboarding

• Beginner to advanced programs
• Ski touring and backcountry awareness
• Essential winter equipment
• Avalanche safety awareness

Cycling

• Recreational and long-distance cycling
• Bike safety
• Recommended equipment

Water Sports (Stand-Up Paddleboarding)

• Basic SUP equipment
• Personal flotation devices (PFDs)
• Water safety and trip preparation

Throughout the day, visitors had opportunities to ask questions, examine outdoor gear, and learn how to prepare for adventures in British Columbia safely and responsibly.

Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers

This event would not have been possible without the dedication of our volunteers.

Overall Coordinators

• Paul
• Li Wan

Site Setup Team

• Li Wan (万水千山)
• Roy
• Allan (Trailhead)
• Willy
• Brian

Registration & Information

• Yolanda
• Sherry
• Liz
• Dora
• Huixin
• Amie

Equipment Demonstration Teams

• Hiking: Roy, Allan (Trailhead), Brian
• Skiing & Snowboarding: Yuki, Richard
• SUP: Paul, Simon
• Cycling: Michael

A very special thank you to Li Wan, who continued helping lead and set up the event while still recovering from an injury. Your dedication truly inspires us all.

Another special thanks goes to Michael, who rode his bicycle all the way from Richmond to Cypress despite the cold and rainy weather. Your commitment and passion embody the true spirit of outdoor adventure.

Although the weather was cool and rainy, everyone remained enthusiastic, visitors were engaged, and our volunteers finished the day with smiles and a strong sense of accomplishment.

Every event teaches us something new, and we’ll continue learning from this year’s experience to make next year’s event even better.

Thank you to BC Parks for inviting PNOA to participate once again. We look forward to continuing our partnership to encourage more people to explore nature safely and confidently.

Follow us and learn more about our upcoming outdoor adventures:
https://pnoa.ca

See you next year!

PNOA 参与 BC Parks「Learn to Be in Nature」2026 活动

帮助更多新移民及难民安全走进大自然

2026 年 7 月 25 日

虽然当天气温偏低并持续下着雨，但丝毫没有影响志愿者与参加者的热情！PNOA 很荣幸连续第二年受邀参加 BC Parks「Learn to Be in Nature（LTBIN）」活动，向大温地区的新移民及难民推广户外安全知识，帮助更多人以更安全、更有信心的方式享受卑诗省美丽的大自然。

PNOA 始终秉持着推广安全、包容及快乐户外活动的使命，希望透过教育与分享，让更多不同背景的朋友认识户外运动、培养正确观念，并建立健康积极的户外生活方式。

本次活动展示四大核心户外项目

徒步 Hiking

• 徒步基本装备介绍
• 行程规划技巧
• 户外十大必备装备（10 Essentials）
• 步道安全与 Leave No Trace 无痕山林理念

滑雪 / 单板滑雪 Skiing & Snowboarding

• 初学至进阶课程介绍
• 野雪与雪地安全观念
• 冬季装备介绍
• 雪崩安全基础知识

骑行 Cycling

• 休闲及长距离骑行活动
• 自行车安全知识
• 骑行装备介绍

SUP 桨板 Water Sports

• SUP 基本装备
• 救生衣（PFD）介绍
• 水上安全及活动准备

现场不少民众驻足参观，认真聆听讲解，近距离认识各种户外装备，并学习如何做好行前准备，让未来的户外旅程更加安全、更加愉快。

感谢所有志愿者的付出

本次活动能够顺利完成，离不开所有志愿者无私的奉献。

活动总协调

• Paul
• 老万（Li Wan）

场地搭建组

• 万水千山（Li Wan）
• Roy
• Trailhead（Allan）
• Willy
• Brian

签到及宣传组

• Yolanda
• Sherry
• Liz
• Dora
• 慧心
• Amie

装备展示组

• 徒步： Roy、Trailhead（Allan）、Brian
• 滑雪／单板： Yuki、Richard
• SUP： Paul、Simon
• 骑行： Michael

特别感谢 老万（Li Wan），虽然仍在伤后恢复期间，依然坚持协助活动筹备及现场布置，充分展现了 PNOA 志愿服务的精神。

同时也特别感谢 Michael，当天虽然天气寒冷又下着雨，他仍坚持从 Richmond 骑自行车到 Cypress 参加活动，这份热爱户外、坚持不懈的精神令人敬佩。

虽然天气凉爽并伴随着雨势，但大家始终保持热情，与现场民众积极交流，活动圆满完成，每位志愿者都带着满满的成就感结束了一天的服务。

每一次活动都是一次学习与成长，我们将总结今年的经验，继续优化活动内容，期待明年带来更丰富、更精彩的展示。

感谢 BC Parks 再次邀请 PNOA 参与这项有意义的社区活动，让我们共同推广安全户外文化，鼓励更多人走进自然、享受自然、尊重自然。

欢迎关注 PNOA，了解更多精彩户外活动：
https://pnoa.ca

期待明年再见！

Video Courtesy of Yuki