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
Nature As Muse: a poetry, visual art and nature immersion workshop series
Posted on December 21, 2020
Video Message from Gretchen Fitzgerald - National Programs Director
Melissa Munro — December 17, 2020Special Video Message from Our President Julie Reimer
Melissa Munro — December 3, 2020The Prairie Living Room
Posted on August 6, 2020The Prairie Living Room
Who could have predicted that in 2020 we would have to make to collective decision to stay inside our living room for extended period of time? These have been hard times for many.
We wanted to celebrate the hard decision our community has made to physically distance during Covid-19 by providing a new 'living room'. This living room is green, playful, beautiful and reflects our local flora. Now more than ever we need the benefits of nature for our physical and mental health.
Breathe Easy Project
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
Melissa Munro — February 14, 2020Celebrate Our Light - A Special Song by Tony Reddin
Melissa Munro — January 1, 2020Thanks Nature - Reason #6
Melissa Munro — December 30, 2019This holiday, say thanks to nature.
Thanks Nature - Reason #7
Melissa Munro — December 29, 2019This holiday, say thanks to nature.
Thanks Nature - Reason #8
Melissa Munro — December 29, 2019This holiday, say thanks to nature.
Thanks Nature - Reason #9
Melissa Munro — December 28, 2019This holiday, say thanks to nature.
Thanks Nature - Reason #10
Melissa Munro — December 28, 2019Video - It's Gretchen Fitzgerald's Birthday! Honour her tireless work with a gift to Sierra Club Canada Foundation
Melissa Munro — December 20, 2019Don't Stay Home! This Election Is Make-Or-Break!
Melissa Munro — 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.