Blog - Power To Be

July 13, 2018 • Adaptive Recreation Programs

Reflections from a family surf trip

Four families took to the waves to learn how to surf. What they found was a connection to nature and each other. Read more about this recent adventure and partnership with Spinal Cord Injury BC.

July 4, 2018 • Programs

Youth dip into ecology at Prospect Lake

Power To Be hosted 240 Prospect Lake Elementary School students for a day of learning with local stewardship partners to cap off the school year. Find out what they learned.

June 27, 2018 • Volunteers

New skills and deeper connections

From all of us at Power To Be, thank you to our volunteers in Vancouver and Victoria who joined us for this year’s training opportunities, and to all of those who will support our programs and operations this year.

June 22, 2018 • Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Shylayne

Shylayne has made an impact at Power To Be supporting a variety of our programs. Learn more about why we are grateful to have her in our community.

June 18, 2018 • Insights

Backcountry cooking: Mega herb pesto

Packed with fresh ingredients and low cost-alternatives to traditional pesto this is the perfect flavour punch to throw in your pack for a weekend adventure.

May 23, 2018 • Insights

Sharing meals that heal

Power To Be staff prepared and shared a meal with families staying at Jeneece Place. Find out why they said they were humbled by an experience they will never forget.

May 18, 2018 • Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer

Jennifer has made an impact at Power To Be supporting a variety of our programs. Learn more about why we are grateful to have her in our community.

May 10, 2018 • Insights

Go explore: Lynn Canyon Park

Towering trees, waterfalls and lots to explore make Lynn Canyon Park a favourite of ours. Learn more about this North Vancouver gem.

April 24, 2018 • Volunteers

Volunteer spotlight: Blair

Blair has made an impact at Power To Be supporting our programs, and offering his insights as a board and committee member in Victoria. Learn more about why we are grateful to have him in our community.

April 18, 2018 • Insights

Gear tips: Tarp Shelters

Sleeping under a tarp offers a unique opportunity to be protected from the elements without being removed from them. Our program staff share their tips for setting up shelter.