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Celebrate Earth Week 2026 at Holland Bloorview (April 20-24)

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To celebrate Earth Week 2026, we’re bringing the Holland Bloorview community together to take action toward a more sustainable future. Throughout the week, a variety of educational activities, interactive challenges and community initiatives will highlight our shared commitment to environmental sustainability and greener healthcare practices.

This year we are excited to join forces with neighbourhood partners Sunnybrook Hospital, York University (Glendon Campus) and Toronto French Schools (TFS) to promote Earth Week.

See below for the full schedule of events at Holland Bloorview.

April 20 – 24, Mon-Thurs:
  • Lunch time Earth Week booth (located by Tim Hortons):
    • Stop by to learn more, participate in activities and connect with the Environmental Sustainability Task Force.
    • Add your pledge to the sustainability wall: showcase your commitment to sustainability, get inspired and learn simple ways to help the planet.
    • Earth Week Bingo begins — complete eco-friendly challenges throughout the week for a chance to win 1 of 3 gift cards.  
    • 150 succulents available for giveaway to those that participate in an Earth Week activity.
  • Reduced lighting across the hospital to save energy
  • Plant-forward / vegetarian meal options at the Garden Grill
April 21, Tuesday – Learn & Play (12 p.m. - 1 p.m.)

Come to our lunch time Earth Week booth to try our Waste Guessing Game and test your knowledge of common waste generated during patient discharge.

April 22, Wednesday – Community Action (Earth Day!)
  • Campus Clean-Up: Help us make a positive impact in our local environment, 12 p.m.-1 p.m. (Rain date: April 23.) Gloves, bags and garbage pickers will be provided. All waste will be weighed to see if we can beat last year’s total of 14kg.
  • Touch-a-Truck Event: Explore sustainability in action as you get up close and interactive with a waste collection vehicle.  Happening at the school bus loading area, 1 p.m. - 3p.m.
  • Wear green to show your support for Earth Day!
April 23, Thursday – Plant-forward dining
  • Special Earth Week lunch event in partnership with Sodexo and Forward Food.  The event will feature two limited-time, fully plant-based menu items:
    • Buddha Bowl
    • Baked Black Bean Nachos
  • These items will be offered at a discounted price, subsidized by Forward Food. Forward Food will also set up an information table near the cafeteria entrance to help promote the health and environmental benefits of plant-forward dining.
April 24 – Wrap-Up

Earth Week Bingo deadline. Top 3 prizes awarded for most Bingo tasks completed.  

Join us in making a difference! Together, we can create a healthier, more sustainable future for our community and our planet.

Date & Time

Date Monday, April 20, 2026 - Friday, April 24, 2026
Time 12:00am - 11:59pm