- December 15, 2025 - Espace pour la vie
As the holiday break approaches, why not combine practical and fun by creating an out-of-office message that brings a smile while highlighting the beauty of the natural world and the importance of protecting biodiversity and the environment? Here are a few suggestions:
Hello,
I’m out of the office until [date].
This holiday season, I’d like to invite you to take on a small challenge: reduce plastic packaging and choose natural decorations instead.
Together, we can make a difference for the environment!
See you soon, and happy holidays!
Hello,
I’m on a temporary migration for the holidays, just like the monarch butterfly, which travels thousands of kilometres to survive. I’ll be back on [date].
Why not make it your 2026 resolution to support this great traveller by planting milkweed and native blooms that feed it from spring to fall?
Happy holidays, and thank you for caring about biodiversity!
Hello,
I’m taking a break until [date]. Like table scraps turning into compost, I’m regenerating so I can come back renewed!
In the meantime, why not give the planet a little gift: compost your organic waste.
Happy holidays!
Hello,
I’m in “winter mode” until [date]: slowing down, but still active!
Do you know the difference between hibernation and wintering?
Hibernation is a state of deep sleep with an extreme drop in vital functions, while overwintering refers to adapting to winter through changes in behaviour or appearance while remaining active.
Take this season as a reminder to slow down and take care of nature.
Happy holidays!
Hello,
I’m orbiting the holiday festivities and drifting beyond gravitational reach until [return date], the perfect moment to look up at the sky!
Did you know our galaxy, the Milky Way, holds roughly 200 billion stars?
May your holidays shine as brightly as Sirius, the brightest star in the night sky!
Happy holidays!
Enjoy a wonderful holiday break and take a moment to reconnect with nature!









