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Taking Climate Leadership: St. Joseph’s No Idling Action (ALCDSB)

As part of our Climate Leadership Contest, we invited schools to share how they took climate action during COP 22 (November 7-18, 2016) for the chance to be entered into a $500 prize draw from Cascades. This winter, we will be sharing our winning schools’ stories Here is how St. Joseph Catholic School, an elementary school […]

Plan Ahead: World Wetlands Day, Winter Walk Day, National Sweater Day

It may be chilly and snowy out there, but that doesn’t mean you have to hibernate! There are plenty of exciting environmental days to celebrate in the coming weeks. Here are a few  that you can plan for right now: Winter Walk Day – Wednesday, February 1 This year, Winter Walk Day kicks off the […]

Citizen science: become a steward for our feathered friends

Looking to integrate new learning approaches this year? Incorporating citizen science initiatives into your lessons plans are a great way to link learning and action. It can also connect your classroom activities to the broader community of engaged environmentalists. What exactly is citizen science? Citizen science refers to the collection and analysis of data relating […]

Exploring climate change and consumerism

With the new year comes an exciting opportunity to re-commit to green habits, as well as strive to make a positive difference. One topic that schools can focus on is consumerism in the classroom and school-wide. Why explore consumerism? It is a far-reaching topic that covers many aspects – from being more thoughtful about purchases, […]

2017: Contests, Funding, Important Deadlines!

Be Green in 2017 & Certify! It’s not too late to take part in the Ontario EcoSchools program:  register and complete your initial EcoReviews by January 27, 2017. 2017 Contests & Funding Check out these opportunities to boost your program through contests, grants, and recognition. Please review the links below for specific requirements and deadlines. […]