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Ontario EcoSchools is an environmental education program for grades 1-12 that helps students develop ecological literacy while engaged in practices to become environmentally responsible citizens. Developed and run by school boards, Ontario EcoSchools also helps improve school building operations to reduce environmental impacts.
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 WeekApril 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:
EcoSchools Gift for Sharing Your Experiences! Send us your stories and we'll send you a reusable EcoSchools bag made from 85% post-consumer recyclable plastic with EcoSchools bookmarks inside! Your story may be featured in a future issue of our newsletter. how to send a submission
The information on this website is for information purposes. Please use your professional judgment in ensuring resources/activities meet your students' needs and your school's/board's policies.
