“Step Outside, Get Dirty, Connect to Nature”

Earth Day Canada is working to help people spend quality time connecting with the outdoors, encouraging everyone to spend time outdoors every day to support health, happiness, and the planet.

Here are a few of the things happening this Earth Month!

#FreeYourPlay 

Take a photo and share how you #FreeYourPlay with @Kamik and @EarthDayCanada to win a brand new pair of children’s sneakers!

#FreeYourPlay is an initiative encouraging people to experience unstructured, outdoor play and connect with each other and nature while doing so.

POP-UP Adventure Playground 

Kamik and Earth Day Canada are hosting five POP-UP Adventure Playgrounds in cities across the country. POP-UP Adventure playgrounds are a great opportunity for children and adults to come together and experience unstructured, creative play outside!

The kickoff event is Saturday April 20th at 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto, ON. More info here!

EcoKids, Take Action! 

Hold an extended recess or host an Adventure Play Day. A step-by-step guyde to hosting an Adventure Play Day or an extended recess can be found at EcoKids.

That is not all! Check out the Events Calendar to learn more about what is happening all across Canada!