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...
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...
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,...
Enhance biodiversity and rich learning spaces Think local, grow local to cut down on carbon emissions and build biodiversity. Tips: Invite students to conduct a research project that investigates the plants that are native and hardy to your school’s specific ecozone....
Enhance biodiversity and rich learning spaces Nature study areas (no-mow zones) are outdoor spaces that are left to grow into rich spaces that increase biodiversity over time. Tips: Nature study areas have low start-up costs and require little management outside of...
Caring for green school grounds Invasive plants are non-native species that dominate native species in natural areas. Through education and action, students can help reduce the spread of these plants. Tips: Research and identify the common invasive species in your...
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