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“We have hundreds and hundreds of edu-
cational and recreational programs offered
every summer throughout the parks,”
Steinberg said.
Two of these programs, in particular, are
deserving of noteworthy mention. The
Learn to Camp program is catered towards
novice campers, like new Canadians, and
equips them with the knowledge needed
to have a fun and safe experience in na-
ture. Healthy Parks, Healthy People Day fo-
cuses on the health benefits of being out-
doors in a natural setting. Day use fees are
waived on this day and all people are in-
vited to provincial parks to enjoy the health
benefits of the great outdoors.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ONTARIO?
In addition to contributing to the mental
and physical well-being of Ontarians, pre-
serving habitats and wildlife influences the
very future of the province. Climate change
is predicted to have some drastic effects
on Ontario’s natural resources — floods,
droughts, increased prevalence of invasive
insects and disease, frequent forest fires,
and lower water quality to list a few.
