PITCH-IN CANADA has resources helpful for schools to initiate clean-up and beautification programs to enhance, conserve and our environment. Check with your municipal government to see if they participate in PITCH-IN CANADA'S 20 Minute Makeover program which provides supplies for litter pick-up such as garbage bags and gloves. PITCH-IN CANADA Week is April 20-26.

Remember to Care for Trees
1. Mulch your trees to protect them from soil compaction and to create a ‘buffer zone’ that will reduce contact between tree bark/roots and lawn mowers and string trimmers. Evergreen's Mulch is Magic pdf tells you everything you need to know about mulch.
2. Water regularly until new trees are established and during dry periods.
3. Always have a protection strategy in place for new trees.
4. Leave your leaves - they are the best natural fertilizer.

See our School Ground Greening Guide for more details.