Earth Day Party

Did you know you that in Canada, you can get a written prescription for spending time in nature? PaRx: A Prescription for Nature, is an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation and is Canada’s national, evidence-based nature prescription program. The initiative is operated by health-care professionals who believe their patients’ health can benefit from time spent with nature. Dr. Andrew Day, Chief Executive Officer, joins Earth Day Party hosts Shannon Burns and Sarah Christie to share the health benefits, both mental and physical, of just 20 minutes spent with nature.

In the discussion, Dr. Andrew Day connects how time in nature can lead to environmental stewardship! Additionally, he shares tricks for developing “nature-based-habits” that can lead to outdoor experiences becoming a daily routine. 

PaRx: A Prescription for Nature offers resources for both patients and prescribers. Learn more HERE: https://www.parkprescriptions.ca/

The Earth Day Party podcast is in support of WWF-Canada. Help protect wildlife and fight climate change during Earth Month with a gift to WWF-Canada. You can give now at: wwf.ca/earthmonth

What does Ziya Tong mean she says there’s an oil spill in our bodies? The documentary, Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics, debuted in 2024. The documentary investigates the threat of microplastics on human health and explores society’s addiction to plastic. Ziya Tong, Co-Director of the film, had her DNA tested on camera for the project to reveal the volume of microplastics in our body!

Ziya Tong joined Earth Day Party hosts, Shannon Burns and Sarah Christie and shared the most shocking takeaways from Plastic People. Did you know that only 9% of plastic is truly recycled globally? Ziya offers hope when she shares actionable steps that we can take at home to reduce our dependency on plastic, such as being more mindful about what we spend our money on.

The Plastic People documentary website offers free resources, impact reports, as well as an option to request a screening in your community! Learn more HERE: https://plasticpeopledoc.com/

Ziya Tong is an award-winning science journalist, former host of Daily Planet and author of The Reality Bubble: How Science Reveals the Hidden Truths that Shape Our World.

Learn more about Bayfield, Ontario’s work toward becoming a plastic-free community here: https://bluebayfield.ca/

The Earth Day Party podcast is in support of WWF-Canada. Help protect wildlife and fight climate change during Earth Month with a gift to WWF-Canada. You can give now at: wwf.ca/earthmonth

After more than 60 years of environmental activism, does David Suzuki still have hope for the future of our planet? David Suzuki’s ongoing mission of climate action has been nothing short of remarkable. He is an environmentalist, educator, science broadcaster and arguably Canada’s most recognizable voice for nature. David Suzuki gave a voice to the voiceless via hosting CBC’s The Nature of Things from 1979 to 2023. In 1990, he launched the David Suzuki Foundation whose current mission is to protect nature’s diversity and the well-being of all life, now and for the future. He’s published more than 50 books and in 2007, was named one of the most innovative and influential protectors of the planet by Time Magazine.

Dr. David Suzuki joined Earth Day Party hosts, Shannon Burns & Sarah Christie and shared a poignant message of human impact on the Earth. He offers a powerful reminder that humans are part of nature and encourages us to get involved with our local community. In the discussion, we hear him highlight what he has learned by listening to and working with Indigenous communities. While reflecting on decades of environmental stewardship, David Suzuki also provides a simple message for us that will result in a deeper connection with the environment.

Learn more about the David Suzuki Foundation here: https://davidsuzuki.org/

Read the Maclean's article referenced in the episode here: https://macleans.ca/news/canada/drakes-climate-change-problem/

The Earth Day Party podcast is in support of WWF-Canada. Help protect wildlife and fight climate change during Earth Month with a gift to WWF-Canada. You can give now at: wwf.ca/earthmonth

It’s time we invite climate action to the party! Join Earth Day Party hosts, Shannon Burns and Sarah Christie, as they chat with climate experts and advocates to get their advice on protecting our planet. What are the sustainable alternatives to fast fashion? How is WWF-Canada restoring 1 million hectares of land through their Regenerate Canada campaign? How can we avoid eating microplastics? Plus, you’ll hear from David Suzuki! This is a party where everyone is invited AND needed!

Get ready to feel empowered in your climate action. Listen to NEW episodes of the Earth Day Party podcast beginning April 1st on iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts.