2026 HELD Media Release
On Healthy Environments for Learning Day, national coalition calls for urgent shift to greener, safer outdoor environments where children learn and play. Evidence shows that access to nature is beneficial to nearly every facet of children’s well-being, including their physical and mental health, social interactions, and readiness to learn.
A Collective Call for Action for Healthy, Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Outdoor Learning and Play Settings for All Children in Canada
Evidence shows that access to nature is beneficial to nearly every facet of children’s well-being, including their physical and mental health, social interactions, and readiness to learn.
Journée des milieux d’apprentissage sains (JMAS) : Jeudi 23 avril 2026
Aujourd’hui, dans le cadre de l’initiative HELD, le CPCHE et plus de 50 organisations signataires lancent un appel au leadership et à l’action afin de garantir que tous les enfants du Canada aient accès à des environnements d’apprentissage et de jeu en plein air sains, durables et résilients face aux changements climatiques.
Lisez l’appel à l’action.
Healthy Environments for Learning Day (HELD) – Thursday April 23, 2026
Today on HELD, CPCHE and 50+ signatory organizations are calling for leadership and action to ensure that all children in Canada have access to healthy, sustainable and climate-resilient outdoor learning and play environments.
Read the Call for Action.
2026 – Outdoor Learning Settings
There is robust research showing that children are healthier, more active, learn better, have improved social interactions and better mental health when they have ample time in natural outdoor settings.