For The Birds

Student-directed learning and reflection Setting up a bird feeder can benefit local birds and students alike. Students can learn identification skills, collect sighting data, and develop their sense of place, whether inside or outside the classroom. Tips: Invite a...

Conservation Area Connections

Developing inquiry-based thinking skills Your local conservation authority or Provincial Park can be a rich source of knowledge and offers access to natural areas. Tips: Classroom field trips: students can visit conservation areas and learn about local ecosystems.High...

Apply For Grants

Support your greening project School ground greening is a very popular and widespread movement in Canada, and many grants exist for student-led projects. Tips: Let students lead the way. Encourage students to conduct the research, write the grants, and estimate...

Themed Gardening

Enhance biodiversity and rich learning spaces If your greening project is a garden, it can have extra impact if you focus on one theme. Tips: Themed gardens can focus on colours (rainbow garden), smells and textures (sensory garden), a country or culture (First...

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,...