Founded in 1984, the Institute of Urban Ecology at Douglas College has the unofficial motto “There is nature in my city”. Since its establishment, IUE has been involved in a myriad of community-based activities and projects. These projects include: an environmental outreach and education program that reaches about 2000 participants in schools and community organizations in Metro Vancouver each year.
There is nature in my city
This motto reflects two important ideas:
Urban areas have an inherent ecological nature.
Community engagement is an explicit component of the work of the IUE and a vital part of urban ecological sustainability.
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For more information on the Institute of Urban Ecology or any of its programs, please contact us at:
Mailing Address
Institute of Urban Ecology
Douglas College
PO Box 2503
New Westminster, BC
Canada
V3L 5B2
Office
Room 3932
New Westminster Campus
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