Human health is intimately connected to the health of the planet. We need fresh water, clean oceans, and natural spaces that contain a rich array of animals, insects and plants. Promoting education about and recreation in our natural spaces has been a part of the Sierra Club philosophy since it was founded in 1892.
Health & Wellbeing

Health & Wellbeing
Opposition to Ring of Fire Increases
Posted on July 28, 2020As revelations mount about problems with mercury contamination from the now closed De Beers Victor Diamond Mine in Attawapiskat, opposition to proposed Ring of Fire mining projects soar. Claims by the Wildlands League that the company did not release the monitoring results for mercury contamination at 5 of 9 monitoring wells, received a boost on January 13, 2020, when Justice David A. Thomas ruled that these claims of violation of Ontario environmental laws could proceed to trial.
Rejoignez-nous et regardez votre effet papillon en action !
Posted on July 21, 2020Il y a quelques semaines, j'ai vu mon premier papillon de la saison. Après un hiver au climat capricieux, et au milieu de la crise sanitaire actuelle, la vue de cette jolie petite créature - d’un orange flamboyant sur l'herbe morne du printemps, avec ses ailes qui battent doucement - a été un baume pour mes yeux et mon cœur. (Ce n’était pas un papillon monarque. Je suis toujours en train de faire des recherches - peut-être était-ce un papillon belle-dame (Vanessa cardui ?))
Best Practices for Staying Connected to Nature During Covid-19
Posted on June 19, 2020We find ourselves in unprecedented times. We are working hard to adapt to the new normal and do our part to reduce the spread of the virus. We encourage you to stay connected to nature in what can be difficult and stressful times. Although we cannot be in nature together, we can still enjoy the outdoors apart! Spending time in the fresh air is helpful for mental health and staying active during this time. Here are our best practices for how to enjoy the outdoors responsibly.
1. Stay Up to Date with Local Health Authority Guidelines
Just Recovery - Help Us Build Back Better After COVID-19
Posted on May 28, 2020Join Us and Watch Your Butterfly Effect In Action!
Posted on April 30, 2020A few weeks ago, I saw my first butterfly of the season. After a winter of erratic weather, and in the midst of this current health crisis, the sight of this beautiful little creature – its brilliant orange set ablaze against forlorn spring grass, with its wings gently fluttering – was a gift to my eyes and my heart. (It was not a Monarch. I’m still researching – perhaps it was a painted lady (Vanessa cardui?)
Pandemic of COVID-19 Virus Underscores Significance of Canadian Environmental Hero Gordon Hewitt
Posted on April 21, 2020Photo: by Jeff Smith on Unsplash.com. In the 1880s, St. Lawrence Market (Toronto, Ontario) sold passenger pigeons which later became extinct. Market hunting became banned throughout North America following passage of the Migratory Bird Convention.
Exploring the Breadalbane Trail and a Special Reading of The Hugging Tree #COVID19
Posted on March 25, 2020Gather 'round young Wild Ones for a reading of The Hugging Tree!
At home with kids while in #isolation? Check out this reading, and stay tuned for more activities for your #QuarantineLife and #COVID19Kids activities.
Stay healthy and well!
What COVID-19 Is Teaching Us.
Gretchen Fitzgerald — March 19, 2020Like many families, my own is now in semi-isolation, with daycares, schools, and extracurricular activities cancelled for the next few weeks. We want to do our part, as Dr.
Big Hearts
Posted on February 14, 2020Celebrate Our Light - A Special Song by Tony Reddin
Posted on January 1, 2020Thanks Nature - Reason #6
Posted on December 30, 2019This holiday, say thanks to nature.
Thanks Nature - Reason #7
Posted on December 29, 2019This holiday, say thanks to nature.
Thanks Nature - Reason #8
Posted on December 29, 2019This holiday, say thanks to nature.
Thanks Nature - Reason #9
Posted on December 28, 2019This holiday, say thanks to nature.
Thanks Nature - Reason #10
Posted on December 28, 2019Video - It's Gretchen Fitzgerald's Birthday! Honour her tireless work with a gift to Sierra Club Canada Foundation
Posted on December 20, 2019Don't Stay Home! This Election Is Make-Or-Break!
Posted on October 19, 2019Canadians have made it clear they want action on the environment, and Monday will be the day to have your say about who will lead our country on the single most important issue of our time.
Don’t stay home.
Some helpful FYI's:
Michelle's Great Big Hiking Adventures
Michelle Murphy — October 4, 2019Hiking trails have historical roots as places of transportation for people, goods, livestock, and wildlife with long-distance passages connecting villages and towns. Walking for leisure took place along garden paths or local forested trails. Recreational hiking grew dramatically in North America in the 20th century as leisure time increased post-war. A surge of outdoor recreationists coincided with the environmental movement of the 1960s and 1970s. People felt an attachment to the outdoors and hiking became a means to explore nature, increase fitness, and express individuality.