News & Stories

We are thrilled to share our Annual Report from 2016-17: What makes a school an EcoSchool? Available as an interactive online report or a PDF.

By connecting well-being to your EcoSchools program, we hope the resources listed here can help integrate healthy habits, physical activity and mental health into all aspects of classroom life.

Now that you have input your initial EcoReviews, don’t wait until April to make changes in order to see improvements for your follow-up EcoReviews! Here are a couple of ideas to make a difference between now and the end of April.

World Water Day is all about focusing our attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. This year, Earth Hour happens at 8:30PM on Saturday, March 24th, but schools often choose to celebrate during the week to involve all students.

Ontario EcoSchools is excited to announce the appointment of incoming Executive Director Lindsay Bunce, effective March 12th. Lindsay brings over 15 years of experience in environmental, education, and nonprofit sectors, including leadership roles at Earth Day Canada...

Worried that you haven’t run an Environmental Stewardship campaign yet? You still have plenty of time. February may be a short month but it includes some of our favourite earth-friendly campaigns, from active transportation to citizen science.

Friday, January 26 is the deadline to input your initial EcoReviews. We’re here to help with tips for making the most of your Waste Minimization goals.

Welcome to a new year of environmental learning and action! Here are a few dates and events to note as you get back into the swing of things.

This year, we’re bringing together EcoTeams, teachers, school staff, outdoor education centres, administration, partners, and the general public for a day of learning and networking focused on building environmental leadership in our school communities.