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

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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.

See you next year!