Essential Eco Films to Watch

There are plenty of excellent environmental films out there, from gritty documentaries to animated features appropriate for a younger audience. Here are a few suggestions, as well as ideas about discussions your class could have after the film. We’ve divided up our...

Active and Sustainable Transportation

October is Walk to School month, and a time to celebrate Active and Sustainable Transportation. Students can help the environment while keeping active, getting outside, and staying healthy. There are many resources that can help you along your walk, ride, or roll to...

Bringing Food Issues to the Table

Carrots grow in the supermarket and a chicken is a drumstick on a plate. When asked how vegetables grow and where their food comes from, many students won’t know the answer. With a focus on education and action, the sustainable food movement has grown strong roots...

Be Green this Halloween

Say BOO! to Halloween with sustainable ways to celebrate. Here are some ideas and resources that can keep your school green during the spooky season.  1.Spooky Swap: Invite students to bring in costumes to trade-in at a costume-swap event before the 31st. Host it in...

Ideas in Action

Each year, we ask our community of schools for feedback on the Ontario EcoSchools program. Why? Because we believe that the best ideas come from you – the students, teachers, educators, and school staff who are engaging in environmental learning and action every day....