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How to engage in Interdisciplinary Environmentalism
While science and geography are often easily connected to environmental education, the field has expanded over the years to span multiple disciplines. Ontario EcoSchools focuses on connecting learning and action in the hopes that both the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ can be...
Essential EcoSchools Plan-ahead Tips
Dates to remember November 30: Platinum first deadline – complete Yearly Planner and upload. Questions? Contact platinum@ecoschools.ca January 29: Initial EcoReview Deadline – All Schools – input 18 EcoReview levels online. Need help? Check out the Energy Conservation...
Ontario’s green economy
This week the Canadian Sustainability Network hosted an inspiring discussion between Minister of the Environment Glen Murray and Sustainability CoLab Executive Director Mike Morrice. Ontario EcoSchools was lucky to be able to attend this short, yet jam-packed talk.
Essential Eco Films to Watch
There are plenty of excellent environmental films out there, from gritty documentaries to animated features appropriate for a younger audience. Here are a few suggestions, as well as ideas about discussions your class could have after the film.
Active and Sustainable Transportation
October is Walk to School month, and a time to celebrate Active and Sustainable Transportation. Students can help the environment while keeping active, getting outside, and staying healthy. There are many resources that can help you along your walk, ride, or roll to...
Bringing Food Issues to the Table
Carrots grow in the supermarket and a chicken is a drumstick on a plate. When asked how vegetables grow and where their food comes from, many students won’t know the answer. With a focus on education and action, the sustainable food movement has grown strong roots...
Be Green this Halloween
Say BOO! to Halloween with sustainable ways to celebrate. Here are some ideas and resources that can keep your school green during the spooky season. 1.Spooky Swap: Invite students to bring in costumes to trade-in at a costume-swap event before the 31st. Host it in...
Ideas in Action
Each year, we ask our community of schools for feedback on the Ontario EcoSchools program. Why? Because we believe that the best ideas come from you – the students, teachers, educators, and school staff who are engaging in environmental learning and action every day.
Ways to Get (and Stay) Inspired
Welcome to October. Maybe you’re preparing for Waste Reduction Week, or enjoying the fall weather by using Active and Sustainable Transportation to get to school. Perhaps you are doing a waste audit? Or starting your Energy Conservation EcoReview? If you need other...