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At Ontario EcoSchools, we consistently ask ourselves “What is the impact of the EcoSchools program? Are we actually achieving our goals of nurturing environmental leadership, reducing the ecological impact of schools, and building sustainable school communities?” With funding support from the Ministry of Energy, we’ve been able to more rigorously investigate the impact of certification […]

Get Inspired webinars Did you miss our first two Get Inspired webinars of the year? Don’t worry – there are more to look forward to this spring: Climate Change and Agriculture with Humane Society International on Wednesday, March 29th, 3:30-5:00pm EST (French webinar on Thursday, March 30th, same time) Design de l’environnement with Fusion Jeunesse on Tuesday, […]

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 is how St. Paul Catholic Elementary School in PVNCCDSB took action […]

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 is how St. Joseph Catholic School, an elementary school […]

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, Winter Walk Day kicks off the […]

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. What exactly is citizen science? Citizen science refers to the collection and analysis of data relating […]

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 covers many aspects – from being more thoughtful about purchases, […]

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, grants, and recognition. Please review the links below for specific requirements and deadlines. […]