Earth Hour

Earth Hour is an international movement in which people turn off lights symbolically for one hour to recognize the impact of energy on the environment. Tips: Earth Hour takes place annually on the last Saturday in March. Schools and school boards usually participate...

Sweater Stewardship

Hold a campaign to embrace the cooler seasons: put on a sweater, celebrate winter solstice, or collect gently used cozy clothing to reduce your school’s impact when the snow is on the ground. Tips: Participate in National Sweater Day in February or host your own Ugly...

Walk, Roll, Ride to School

Get students active, healthy, and outdoors by launching a walk, roll, and ride-to-school campaign. Plan safe routes, offer bike awareness workshops, and allow for scooter parking to enhance participation. Tips: Mark the beginning of your school’s active transportation...

Connect With Your Community

Make a difference close to home by taking your EcoSchools program out into the community. Tips: Adopt a local green space and enhance learning by inviting teachers to visit with their classes.Invite the community to participate in school events such as a clean-up day...

Nature in the Classroom

Student-directed learning and reflection Bring nature and environmental awareness into the classroom through creative projects. Tips: Create a tree poster or mural where students can post leaves with their personal green pledges.Make a visual forest in your classroom...