New Student EcoConference & Workshop Planner
Ontario EcoSchools has designed a new resource for teachers and board representatives to use in their planning of student EcoConferences and workshops!

This free resource is found on our website and includes numerous worksheets, activity suggestions and organizing tips. Teachers can select from three detailed workshop agendas and mix n’ match activities to suit the specific goals of their student gathering.

This is a great toolkit resource to jumpstart any planning for developing student leadership in your school or board. Check it out today!

Bottled Water Free Day March 11
Bottled Water Free Day is an opportunity for students to take action in reclaiming public water. In Canada, there are over 70 municipalities, 6 school boards and 3 campuses that have successfully phased out the provision and sale of bottled water in their sectors. Will your school be next? Take the pledge and find resources on water at bottledwaterfreeday.ca.

Earth Week April 19-23
Earth Week is a fantastic time to celebrate your successes as an EcoSchool.

Here are a few resources to help you plan for Earth Week:

• Earth Day Canada
• Celebrating EcoSchools Guide - a collection of environmental learning activities for elementary schools
• new Student EcoConference & Workshop Planner - plan student EcoConferences and workshops for Earth Week
  

Earth Hour Reminder
Earth Hour 2010 for most schools is Friday March 26. Ontario EcoSchools has a resource with ideas for Earth Hour here.