b'EnvironmentalInitiatives & AwardsNature is one of Power To Bes core values, and in2024 we took big strides in nurturing our relationshipwith the environment, and working with ourcommunity to offer environmental education andsustainable solutions. From writing a chapter aboutadaptive recreation for an outdoor recreationtextbook, to working with MEC to donate sleepingpads to our community, to offering one of the onlyaccessible parking areas with electric chargers atour Prospect Lake site, we continue to explore newways that we can take care of our environment, andeach other.Accepting our Living Wage Employer plaque in March of 2024We are grateful to be able to share our Prospect Environmental stewardship takes centre stage inLake site with amazing partners that are doing our programming, and participants learn aboutimpactful work in support of our environment, such Leave No Trace principals, weather patterns,as Rocky Point Bird Observatory, EPIC, Human- plant identification, and the importance ofNature Counselling, Swim Drink Fish, Special Bird recognizing the Indigenous communitysServices, and Arboriculture Canada. We have also connection to the land and waterways. Weexpanded our reach this year by fostering facilitate many hands-on activities like trailpartnerships with the parks system, and offering building, gardening, and community-led annualtraining and advising for Parks Canada, BC Parks, broom pulls.Metro Vancouver Regional Parks, and the CRD. WE 166 ENVIRONMENTALPROGRAMS In October, we became an official 1% for the FACILITATED IN 2024Planet Environmental Partner for our work aroundsite preservation, outdoor recreation, and youth Our commitment to environmental initiatives onlyeducation. Being a 1% partner makes a world of grows stronger from year to year. With plans fordifference in helping us run no to low-cost inclusive community restoration projects, invasive speciesand accessible nature programs. management, and working with schools toThis year, we also became officially accredited with expand environmental education for children andthe BCCA, maintained our Living Wage Employer youth, we are excited at what the future holds! and Inclusive Employer certifications, as well as ourOne Planet Saanich membership, and continued towork towards our Living Building Challenge Petal Did You Know?and Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Over the last two years, we worked with MEC tocertifications - which are well on their way! divert nearly 60 inflatable paddleboards andkayaks destined for the landfill. We fixed themup, and gave them a new lease on life!1% for the Planet BC CampsLiving WageInclusive EmployerEnvironmental Association Employer Certification Partner Accreditation CertificationON TRACK FOR: ON TRACK FOR:One Planet Living Building Rick Hansen FoundationSaanich Participant Challenge Petal Accessibility CertificationCertification Photo courtesy of Rocky PointInvasive species management Bird Observatorydown at the dock!'