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Capture the world around you through nature’s lens. Bondar Challenge winners explore connections to nature in their local communities and reflect on the intentions of their chosen subject.

Behind every thriving EcoSchools community, there are people working quietly and consistently to turn big environmental goals into everyday action. For our first Eco-mmunity Spotlight, we’re excited to highlight Rachel Irwin, Environmental Sustainability Manager at the Halton District School Board (HDSB).

When Grade 10 students at Centennial Collegiate Vocational Institute in Ontario learned about the global climate crisis, they turned awareness into action. With support from their teachers and the EcoSchools program, they hosted the school’s first student-led climate conference — a day of workshops on youth leadership, sustainability, and climate solutions that sparked new environmental…

Over the past decade, Sierra’s leadership has helped shape the organization into what it is today: a national movement for sustainable school communities, student leadership, and climate action.

Join thousands of schools across Canada in celebrating Earth Month with meaningful initiatives that connect students to climate action.

Through Project 2050, students are learning that tackling climate change doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It starts with small, achievable actions, like sorting waste correctly and making composting a daily habit.

On Orange Shirt Day, and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, our team at EcoSchools continues to reflect on the ways we are acting upon reconciliation with Indigenous communities, and honouring the truths of Canada’s colonial past and present.

Fast fashion has a drastic impact on our planet and the environment around us. Fast fashion especially contributes to pollution. The production of fast fashion clothing involves the use of lots of chemicals such as dyes, finishes, and synthetic fibers that can lead to water pollution.