Start planning for two of the most popular educational campaigns in schools: National Sweater Day and Earth Hour. Build Momentum: Check out @ON_EcoSchools during the lead-up to each campaign for great energy facts to share with your school, EcoTeam, and wider community. National Sweater Day: February 4, 2016 Did you know that heating accounts for […]
Now that the cold weather is here, you may be wondering how to balance staying warm with keeping your environmental footprint low. While keeping the heat on is a given for our Ontario winters, there are a few things you can do to save on school energy use and your hydro bill at home! From […]
Welcome to 2016! We hope you had safe and sustainable holidays and have come back recharged for a New Year full of green initiatives. Here’s what’s up and coming. Certification Deadline: January 29th The Initial EcoReview deadline is nearing! One of the key elements of your Ontario EcoSchools program, the initial EcoReviews allow you to establish […]
With school out for the holidays, you might be looking for ways to stay entertained, whether it’s getting creative with handmade gifts, or enjoying the great outdoors with winter activities. Here are a few ideas on how to enjoy a healthy, happy, and green holiday break. Get crafty Time off school is a great opportunity […]
Are the early evenings getting you down? Celebrate the Winter Solstice this Tuesday, December 22 – the days are only getting longer from here! Take the time to learn about the day, and even though school is out, teachers and parents can hold a candle-light celebration that pays heed to energy conservation. Learning Ideas Wondering […]
Students can feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of the problem and are often confused about what they can do about it. My goal is to have students realize that they can easily take action in their own homes, school and communities once they are empowered with the knowledge they have learned in class.
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