Join the movement! Come see us at one of our pop-up events to sign up and pick up your Dogs for the Environment bandana.
We’re aiming to increase and enhance off-leash experiences for all users by supporting a positive relationship between dogs, the environment, and others.
Join the program and help:
- Protect and preserve wildlife and the environment
- Make positive changes in your parks
- Foster community through teamwork
- Meet new people and dogs
- Nurture happy and healthy dogs
What's happening
Help us understand how stewardship may shape Vancouver’s current and future off-leash parks.
Complete the survey for your chance to win a dog trailer for your bike valued at $250!
Get involved
Commit to small, everyday actions that benefit the environment, such as:
- Properly disposing your dog’s poop
- Keeping your dog leashed in ecologically sensitive areas
- Licensing and vaccinating your dog
- Ensuring your dog respects others to prevent harm or stress
Start a stewardship group
The People, Parks, and Dogs Strategy identified no formal dog off-leash stewardship groups in Vancouver. Here are some ideas on how you can start a group in your neighbourhood.
Spread the word and see if others are interested
- Talk with neighbours to see if an informal group exists
- Let others know you would like to start a group
- Contact us to see if others have expressed interest in stewarding the same area
Come together to discuss topics
- What would you like to accomplish?
- How would you like to contribute?
- What issues and concerns do you hope to address?
Involve others
- Start an online group to communicate and share information
- Collaborate with existing organizations
- Continue to spread the word at off-leash areas
Funding
Have ideas for a great stewardship project involving art, food, or the environment? We have funds!
- The Neighbourhood Matching Fund offers financial support to community members who want to improve their street, local park, or other nearby public land.
- Neighbourhood Small Grants
are administered by the Vancouver Foundation and supports residents and communities through small grants of up to $500.
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