LET’S GET SOCIAL!

Today we encourage you to embrace the beautiful blooms around you 🌺

David Lilly is a Vernon, BC–based educator, artist and sustainability advocate who brings a thoughtful, creative approach to community engagement and climate action.

Originally from Hove in East Sussex, England, he combines an international perspective with a strong commitment to local environmental stewardship.

David holds a Master’s degree in Sustainable Design, which underpins his belief that practical, well-considered design can play a meaningful role in addressing environmental challenges.

He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA), reflecting his commitment to social progress, innovation, and interdisciplinary thinking.

In Vernon, David contributes to environmental education and public programming through his work with the Allan Brooks Nature Centre, where he helps connect people of all ages with the natural world and endeavours to foster awareness of conservation issues.

Alongside his educational work, David maintains an active creative practice, using art as a means to explore themes of sustainability, reuse, and human connection to place.

As a mentor with CARE, David supports others in taking achievable, meaningful steps toward climate action, emphasising that small, thoughtful changes - multiplied across a community - can create lasting impact.

We are grateful to have you be apart of CARE, David! Thank you.

If you’re interested in becoming a CARE Mentor please reach out to Kasey at Kasey@freshoutlookfoundation.org and she will share more info about this role and how you can sign up!

We were so grateful to have City staff from West Kelowna, Jack and Alex, come in and present to Grade 6 students participating in CARE at Glenrosa Middle School.

Opportunities like this make such a difference, giving our students real-world insight, connection, and inspiration beyond the classroom.

We truly appreciate the time, energy, and support you continue to pour into our youth and community. It doesn’t go unnoticed, and it matters more than you know!

@westkelownacity

This week is National Volunteer Week 🙌🏻

And I can’t let it pass without speaking about the people who change lives in our community every single day!

Our mentors, advisors, speakers and everyone else who has stepped up! They are the ones who show up, not because they have to, but because they CARE!

They pour into our students with patience, guidance, and belief, even when no one is watching. They listen a little longer. Encourage a little deeper, and remind our youth that they are capable of so much!

I hope you know how appreciated you are and see the difference you’re making while you are shaping confidence, building futures and making a difference that will last far beyond today.

To everyone who gives their time, energy, and heart, thank you will never feel like enough. 💚

@cityofkelowna