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As part of our Climate Leadership Contest, we invited schools to share how they took climate action during COP 22 (November 7-18, 2016) for the chance to be entered into a $500 prize draw from Cascades. This winter, we will be sharing our winning schools’ stories Here...

With funding support from the Ministry of Energy, Ontario EcoSchools has been able to more rigorously investigate the impact of certification in schools. In 2016, we hired third-party research firms to find out whether certified EcoSchools perform better on waste minimization and energy conservation – two sections of our certification program.

As part of our Climate Leadership Contest, we invited schools to share how they took climate action during COP 22 (November 7-18, 2016) for the chance to be entered into a $500 prize draw from Cascades. This winter, we will be sharing our winning schools’ stories Here...

It may be chilly and snowy out there, but that doesn’t mean you have to hibernate! There are plenty of exciting environmental days to celebrate in the coming weeks. Here are a few  that you can plan for right now: Winter Walk Day - Wednesday, February 1 This year,...

Looking to integrate new learning approaches this year? Incorporating citizen science initiatives into your lessons plans are a great way to link learning and action. It can also connect your classroom activities to the broader community of engaged environmentalists....

With the new year comes an exciting opportunity to re-commit to green habits, as well as strive to make a positive difference. One topic that schools can focus on is consumerism in the classroom and school-wide. Why explore consumerism? It is a far-reaching topic that...

Be Green in 2017 & Certify! It’s not too late to take part in the Ontario EcoSchools program:  register and complete your initial EcoReviews by January 27, 2017. 2017 Contests & Funding Check out these opportunities to boost your program through contests,...

While it’s just started to cool down, it’s never too early to start spring planning - especially if you have a project in mind that will require fundraising. Common questions we hear from teachers and staff include: how can we find out what funding opportunities are...