Create Shade

Enhance biodiversity and rich learning spaces

Planting a tree is a long-term commitment to a healthy earth: promoting shade, oxygen, and green space.

Tips:

• Plant a tree on your school grounds and invite the entire school to take part. Invite a local notary, musician, and parents from the community to celebrate your event.
• Plant large native trees: Trees with a large caliper (trunk diameter) tend to do better in high traffic school grounds. Research trees that do well in your ecozone and that are hardy.
• Plan for tree care: Before you break ground organize a group committed to tree care. Consider tree protection and consult what tree cages are available from your board. Schedule regular watering and weeding sessions, and mulch your trees to minimize soil compaction.