BC PARKS PROGRAMS BIG ON FAMILIES
May 20, 2012 – Environment Minister Terry Lake visits Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park where he handed out the hugely popular BC Parks passports and announced the Text-to-Donate to kids program. While BC Parks has long benefitted from donations, its new mobile-giving program signals a move into the 21st century and donating has never been easier. With the view to nurturing and expanding kids' appreciation and understanding of the natural world, BC Parks is introducing the text to donate program to contribute funds to new kids programs. [News release]
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