Just as the plays in a coach’s playbook spark movement and bring the team together, the Nature Playbook is designed to inspire action — bringing Canadians into the nature game!
Category: Healthy Parks Healthy People
Killarney’s 30×30 challenge weekend
Are you taking the 30×30 Nature Challenge?
Come and join us in celebrating the 30×30 challenge at Killarney Provincial Park with our four-day Challenge Weekend on August 19-22, 2016.
We want to help you get outside with fun workshops and guided hikes all weekend long!
Win a season’s pass during the 30×30 Challenge
Ready for your dose of nature?
Take the 30×30 Challenge this August for the chance to win a season’s pass.
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Tap into all 5 senses during the 30×30 Challenge!
In today’s busy society, it’s easy to tune out our senses and forget about the natural environment around us. Being regularly immersed in natural settings can make you feel happier, healthier and more relaxed.
This August, Ontario Parks challenges you to spend 30 minutes in nature each day for 30 days.
Register here for the 30×30 Challenge!
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5 must-have items for your picnic basket
Ontario’s provincial parks all offer FREE day-use on July 21, 2017, and our parks have all sorts of events planned, from treasure hunts to zumba to campfire singalongs!
And all that fun is sure to make you hungry.
Whether a romantic tête–à–tête by the river or a family reunion on the beach, Healthy Parks, Healthy People Day is a picnic-perfect event.
Healthy Parks Healthy People Day 2016: events
The big day‘s almost here!
We’re opening our doors to everyone in Ontario; there will be no charge for day-use visitation during July 15, 2016!
Parks across the province have exciting events and activities planned. Explore a new park, sample our facilities and services, or just enjoy a fun event in a great setting!
The time to strengthen and rediscover our connection to nature is now!
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Celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People – free day-use on July 15
Mark your calendars!
Last year, we kicked off the Healthy Parks Healthy People movement in Ontario Parks and this year, the celebrations continue.
Once again, Ontario Parks will be offering a day of FREE entry into all parks on July 15, 2016.
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30×30 Challenge complete!
Congratulations and job well done to all of those who participated in the first 30×30 Nature Challenge with Ontario Parks!
More than 600 people embarked on the 30×30 challenge this August. We loved tuning in to social media to see how #30x30Challenge-ers spent their 30 minutes every day!
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Did you miss #HPHP Day?
Each park celebrated Healthy Parks, Healthy People Day in its own unique way. Take a look at our gallery of HPHP events to find out how your favourite park made the day special.
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Make nature a habit with Ontario Parks’ #30x30Challenge checklist!
Did you know that being regularly immersed in a natural setting – whether park, wetland or woodlot — boosts immunity while reducing blood pressure, anxiety and stress levels?
It’s time to make nature a habit!
Ontario Parks challenges you to spend 30 minutes in nature every day for 30 days. Continue reading Make nature a habit with Ontario Parks’ #30x30Challenge checklist!