New Video: Getting Started!

This year we created a “Getting Started” video that follows Toronto Ouest in CS Viamonde through the annual cycle of their Ontario EcoSchools program. The video provides a ‘how-to’ overview that covers the six sections, tips for timing your initiatives, and ways to...

EECC Feature: Saint-Noël-Chabanel

Our congratulations go to Saint-Noël-Chabanel Catholic Elementary School in Cambridge (CSDCCS), the first Francophone school in Ontario to engage in the Experienced EcoSchools Certification Cycle (EECC). Saint-Noël-Chabanel adopted the EcoSchools program six years ago...

School Ground Greening in Niagara DSB

By Guest Writer, Melaina Gasbarrino, Ontario EcoSchools Assessor Spring has sprung and schools in the Niagara Region are showing off their beautiful School Ground Greening projects. Being on the road as an Ontario EcoSchools Assessor, I am awestruck at the variety of...

EcoAction Challenge Results

The June 1-5 EcoAction Challenge had 86 schools participate from 32 different school boards. Our panel of judges had a difficult time choosing between the many amazing entries, and after much deliberation arrived at the award winners. The grand prize goes to...

1,760 Schools Certified!

From Kenora to Kanata, we are excited by the incredible work schools have done for the environment this year. We applaud your efforts and hope you take some time to celebrate your year full of green learning and actions. During site visits this year we saw many...

School Ground Clean-Up Resources

As the winter fades into spring and Earth Day approaches, there are several opportunities to get students outside. It is a perfect time of year to learn about the environment in and around our school grounds and to engage in a meaningful clean-up campaign. Explore...