Young Artists Wanted 11/13/2011 2:22:00 PM
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Have your students create artwork showing ways to save energy and protect the environment and submit it to the Energy and the Environment art contest!
A winner will be chosen in each province and territory!
Prizes to all participants!
DEADLINE: March 1, 2012
Click here
for contest details.
While you're there, don't forget to order your copies of the Energy and the Environment Activity Book. It's a great classroom resource!
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Add Comment Lavish & Lime 11/13/2011 2:00:00 PM
Eco Friendly Natural/Non-Toxic Made in Canada
Getting Ready for a Green Christmas? So is Lavish and Lime
3 day sale
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Add Comment Trees 4Life Canada 11/12/2011 4:01:00 PM
2011 is the International Year of Forests
Celebrate our world of trees with
Grow a Tree Project from Trees 4 Life Canada
Did you know that forests are home to 80% of our biodiversity?
Share this exciting year of forests with your students with fun facts, activities and the Grow a Tree Project.
Grow a Tree Project - 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR
The GROW-A-TREE PROJECT from Trees for Life Canada is growing. Our French program is expanding this year to grade 6 and we are working on a new project called Clean Air by Kids! Visit our website to learn what’s new for teachers and kids.
The Grow a Tree project, which is loved by students and teachers alike, is a curriculum-based environmental education package that includes:
• Tree seeds matched to your region, for each student to grow their own tree
• A biodegradable planting carton for each student
• A curriculum-based grade specific workbook for each student
• A Teacher’s manual with curriculum-based environmentally themed activities
We hope your school enjoys the program and it provides your teachers with helpful tools as part of their annual curriculum. Please e-mail us at trees@trees4life.ca with your feedback on the program, ideas, suggestions and inspirations!
To order the Grow a Tree Project for your school visit our website.
Thank you for helping us to bring environmental education to classrooms around the world.
“TOGETHER, we can plant the seeds for a greener tomorrow!”
For more information contact: trees@trees4life.ca
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Add Comment Green School Showcase 11/8/2011 2:56:00 PM
Capilano Elementary School
It Takes A Village : Capilano parents Dani and Jennifer are two of many Capilano parents who are supporting Capilano students' and teachers' earth friendly habits.
Some Capilano student, teacher and parent earth-friendly successes include:
Waste reduction: Hot Lunch Coordinators have chosen specific food vendors who provide recyclable containers; parent volunteers sort non-Blue box recyclable hot lunch waste and send it to the Pacific Mobile Depot and Encorp; parents send utensils and napkins on hot lunch days (most of the time!).
Curbside Recycling: Capilano remains one of the few public schools in NV that collects curbside recycling in the hallways. Thanks to our grade 5 classes for transferring it to the curb each week!
Gardening: Donations from past grade 7 grad classes and PAC have helped established a student garden. This provides a hands-on opportunity for a Kindergarten and Grade 1 class to sow their own seeds.
Party Supplies: PAC purchased re-usable cups, plates and beverage containers for use by classes during their parties. No juice boxes required!
Student Action Projects with an Impact: Last year grade 3 students demonstrated their inquiry and reflective skills as they explored the topic of juice boxes. In they end they challenged other students to reduce or eliminate juice boxes from Capilano.
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Add Comment Eco Canada 10/25/2011 3:39:00 PM
Evergreen is pleased let you know about a recent initiative launched by one of our partners – the Environmental Careers Organization of Canada (ECO Canada). ECO Canada’s Green High School’s program is designed to recognize schools involved in demonstrating environmentally sustainable actions while encouraging environmental career options along the way. Participating schools can win up to $1,000 for their efforts and are encouraged to share their experiences with enhancing or communicating about the environment or demonstrating the sustainable use of resources.
As a school dedicated to educating your students about the environment and we encourage you to gain further recognition through ECO Canada’s Green High School’s program. For further information please see the attached PDF or contact ECO’s Green High School’s Coordinator Rebecca Dickson at career.awareness@eco.ca.
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Add Comment Green CommUnity School Grants Program 10/14/2011 9:50:00 AM
WWF is proud to announce that the fourth cycle of the
Green CommUnity School Grants Program
is now open. Through the generous support of Loblaw Companies Limited, WWF will grant $600,000 over three years, up to $200,000 a year, to schools across Canada. Our goal is to support school projects that will connect students with nature, help reduce a community's impact on the environment, increase understanding of environmental issues and solutions, stimulate environmental leadership, and inspire students and communities to take action.
So
apply now
if you, or a teacher you know, could use up to $5,000 to make a difference in your school!
The application deadline is Thursday, October 13, 2011 at 3:00 pm EST. Please
click here
to learn more, or
contact us
with any questions.
Carolyn Dawe
Youth Engagement Officer | WWF-Canada
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Add Comment BC Hydro AquaVan 10/5/2011 3:20:00 PM
Make a splash at your school! Book the Vancouver Aquarium’s BC Hydro AquaVan!
LOWER MAINLAND DATES AVAILABLE
Nov. 14 – Dec. 9, 2011
Jan. 9 – Feb 17, 2012
Book the award-winning BC Hydro AquaVan for your students and have us turn your gymnasium into an aquarium! We bring live animals from marine habitats of British Columbia’s coast so that students can touch a sea star, examine a barnacle and discover the connections between aquatic life, the environment and ourselves.
• We offer four or five curriculum connected programs per day.
• We have programs suitable for Kindergarteners to Grade 12s.
• Minimum cost is $1100 for up to 100 students, for each student over 100 there is an additional fee of $11.00 to a maximum of 150 students.
• A non refundable deposit of $336 is required to secure your booking.
Please call 604-659-3488 or email aquavan@vanaqua.org for more information.
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Add Comment Youth and Lower Mainland Green Team 10/5/2011 2:45:00 PM
Youth and Lower Mainland Green Team
We would love to see youth come out, take care of their local parks and participate in our events removing invasive plants, planting native trees and plants clean-ups etc. It's a great way to get outside in nature, get exercise, social and work with others and do something positive for the environment. Do please consider passing on details about our upcoming events (which are both on weekdays and weekends) to youth and anyone else you think might be interested. p.s. We do have two upcoming events in North Vancouver
Events coming up:
Weekday Invasive plant bust at Pacific Spirit Regional Park in Vancouver BC on October 11th 10am-1pm. To join the Lower Mainland Green Team and for more information please click here.
Remove periwinkle, hops,ivy and scotch broom at Central Park in Burnaby BC on Oct 15, 2011 10am-1pm. To join the Lower Mainland Green Team and for more info please click here.
Weekday ivy removal at Mosquito Creek in North Vancouver BC on October 20 10am-1pm. To join the Lower Mainland Green Team and for more info please click here.
Remove Himalayan blackberry and plant natives trees and plants at Chantrell Park, South Surrey, BC on October 29, 2011 10am-1pm. To join the Lower Mainland Green Team and for more info please click here.
Remove Ivy at Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam BC on Nov 6, 2011 10am-1pm. To join the Lower Mainland Green Team and for more info click here.
Weekday Ivy removal at Capilano Park in the District of North Vancouver Nov 9, 2011 10am-1pm. To join the Lower Mainland Green Team and for more info please click here.
Weekday invasive plant removal at Jericho Park in Vancouver, Nov 16th 10am-1pm. To join the Lower Mainland Green Team and for more info please click here.
if you have questions do let me know.
Lyda
Lower Mainland Green Team Founder and Organizer
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Add Comment Green Schools 10/4/2011 8:56:00 AM
October 2011 Green Schools Newsletter
The October 2011 issue of the Green Schools Newsletter includes:
1. The Notebook: Making Connections
2. Ministry Update: Personalized Learning and Carbon Neutral Action Reports
3. School Districts Spotlight: Columbia Basin
4. BC Green Games: Welcome to Year 4
5. Resources: CBEEN
6. Events
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Add Comment TAP Bottles 10/4/2011 8:44:00 AM
We are a group of Grade 10 students from Carson Graham Secondary, trying to make a difference in the world. Our mission is to eliminate plastic bottles from both our school, and the school district.
Last year, we decided that we wanted to make a positive environmental change in the world. We heard from our counsellor about a girl named Jennifer Hao, who was and still is trying to get rid of plastic bottles from her school in Burnaby. We decided to try to do the same. We have participated in Justice High, a series of workshops about the UN Millenium development goals. We have also presented for the Vancouver Chapter of Surfrider, and we have done some presentations in our school. We are planning on presenting to elementary school students this year, and also, we are planning a BBQ against Bottles in the near future. We are selling stainless steel, BPA free water bottles to support our cause and replace plastic bottles.
We hope that our organization will continue to grow, and we will reach our goal.
For more information contact us through Leslie McGuire
lmcguire@nvsd44.bc.ca or
greenscreen@nvsd44.bc.ca
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Add Comment Stanley Park Ecology Society 10/4/2011 8:29:00 AM
Dear North Vancouver Teachers,
Here is a brochure describing the Stanley Park Ecology Society’s school programs for the 2011-2012 school year, as well as information about our Coyote Awareness program.
We provide curriculum-connected environmental science field trips for K-7 students, as well as teacher professional development workshops promoting environmental education in the classroom.
All school program bookings directly support our conservation efforts, especially in the areas of wildlife monitoring and habitat restoration.
We would love to see you and your students here in beautiful Stanley Park!
Anita
Anita Georgy, BA, B.Ed
Acting School Programs Manager
Stanley Park Ecology Society
Ph. 604 257-6907
Please note: Urban Stewards teacher resource is now available for $25!
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Add Comment Wind Energy in Canada 9/26/2011 8:29:00 AM
High school physics teachers:
A free public lecture intended for high school physics teachers will be
given on Tuesday 4 October, 4:30 p.m. at the Univ. of British Columbia by
Prof. Peter Taylor. (This talk was postponed from June 10 due to conflict
with the Stanley Cup final.)
The purpose of the lecture is to introduce high school physics teachers
to a new video on wind energy for use in Canadian high schools, as there
is now great interest in wind energy as an alternative to fossil fuels.
Click here for more info on "Wind Energy in Canada; the basics, the resource and the opportunity" -
an educational video plus a talk.
Many thanks.
William Hsieh
Professor emeritus
Dept. of Earth & Ocean Sciences | Tel: 604-822-2821
University of British Columbia | fax: 604-822-6088
6339 Stores Road | email: whsieh@eos.ubc.ca
Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z4, Canada | www.ocgy.ubc.ca/projects/clim.pred
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Add Comment Artists for Conservation 9/14/2011 11:40:00 AM
North Vancouver Teachers: check out this fantastic opportunity for connections to Fine Arts, Environmental Education and many other Curriculum Based initiatives. Apparently seats are limited (1000 total for all school districts), so act fast you are interested. Targetting grades 3-10.
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Add Comment Lynn Valley Ecology Centre 9/14/2011 8:51:00 AM
Fall is Here! Bugs, Slugs and Teacher Outreach
It’s fall, and that means that the kids are back in school, the leaves are beginning to change color, and the recyclers are working hard in our forests and gardens. We’re talking about the tiny recyclers that help make our soil: animals like slugs, woodbugs, and worms. These animals are very important to forest and garden ecosystems.
If your kindergarten to Grade 2 class would like to learn more about these hard-working critters, the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre offers in class programs for primary students on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. Through a story, song and a visit with an invertebrate puppet and live creatures, Ecology Centre staff introduce students to some of the smallest and slimiest residents of the temperate rainforest.
The Ecology Centre also offers custom professional development programs for your staff. North Vancouver is lucky to have an abundance of green and growing things around our schools. If your staff would like to learn more about the plants and animals that live in stream, forest, and garden habitats around your school, staff from the Ecology Centre are available to visit with you after school or on professional development days.
For more information about the Ecology Centre’s program schedule, costs, and booking, visit this website or call 604-990-3755.
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Add Comment Second Nature Lab 9/7/2011 10:22:00 AM
Second Nature Lab
September 2011
Emily Carr University of Art + Design
Continuing Studies at Emily Carr is pleased to present
Second Nature Lab
, a creative and experimental investigation of the relationship between humans and the natural world. Technology, sustainable design, agriculture, food fermentation and production will be investigated through design-builds, public walks, workshops and events. Through the lenses of art, design, technology and architecture, Second Nature Lab brings together a diverse cast of thinkers and makers to collaborate and exchange ideas for regeneration. Curated by Holly Schmidt.
You are invited to participate!
Environmental Installation
September 10 - September 24
First Nations Sustainable Design
September 11 - October 30
Wild Technologies Lecture
September 14 - Free!
Sustainability + Green Design: Water
September 15 - October 20
Small Agriculture Design-Build
September 17 + 18
Walk, Talk and Taste
September 17
English Landscape Painting + Garden Design
September 19 - October 3
Illustrating Nature
September 21 - October 26
Night Gardening
September 23 - Free!
Wild Technologies
September 24
Basket Weaving
September 24 + 25
Botanical Illustration
October 1 - October 22
From September 8 - 18, the
Art Is Land Network
will be showing a series of outdoor installations around Granville Island. (Map)
Each year, Continuing Studies at Emily Carr offers suites of intensive, focused programming in specific practice areas. From one week to four weeks in length, Institutes provide a venue for like-minded participants to meet, learn, and further develop their abilities in specific areas of interest.
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Add Comment City Shaping 6/27/2011 8:05:00 AM
The City of North Vancouver has now launched
CityShaping – Let’s Talk About Our Future!
We want to establish an ongoing dialogue with the community to hear what our community members have to say about the future of the City. Please help spread the word about the many opportunities for input. This input will contribute to update of our Official Community Plan (OCP) which provides the vision, goals and overarching direction to every policy, project and program the City pursues.
Please join the conversation by visiting the website, trying out the discussion forum, filling out a survey (there’s a prize!) and checking out one of our community events! We are hosting two events in July and will have a presence at a number of other events throughout the summer – like Party at the Pier in mid July. The two kick-off events are as follows:
Event #1: “Growing a More Sustainable Economy – How?”
5:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday July 22 – Shipbuilders Square
A drop-in event organized in collaboration with the Lower Lonsdale Business Association to gather ideas for the future of the local economy.
Event #2: “Social Inclusion and Cultural Diversity – How?”
4:00 to 8:00 PM, Tuesday July 26 – John Braithwaite Community Centre
A drop-in event organized in collaboration with North Shore Neighbourhood House to gather ideas on living well together.
The CityShaping mini-site is linked directly from the City’s homepage. For more information please contact Suzanne A. Smith, Planner, Community Development, City of North Vancouver, 604-990-4240, E-mail: ssmith@cnv.org
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Add Comment Lower Mainland Green Team Youth 6/24/2011 3:14:00 PM
'Lower Mainland Green Team - Youth' - a pilot project
The Lower Mainland Green Team (LMGT) is a volunteer group who remove invasive plants, plant trees/native plants, clean up and build/maintain trails in public green spaces. Based on interest, we are considering creating The Lower Mainland Green Team - Youth. The youth will plan, run and/or participate in a 3 hour stewardship event at a park/green space of their choice on a weekday during school hours. The LMGT organizer and leader will act as a facilitator and mentor to help youth run a successful event.
Some of the advantages of such a program:
Development of leadership and team building skills
Curriculum can be applied (e.g. calculating cubic meters of invasive plant removed, learning about plants and environmental issues parks face). The teacher will be responsible for the curriculum linkage.
Hands-on experiential education is very effective. The BC Ministry of Education encourages this kind of learning and published "Environmental Learning and Experience: An interdisciplinary Guide for Teachers"
Students are required to fulfill volunteer hours. This project could count towards that.
Local green spaces will be stewarded and conserved.
For more information please visit The Lower Mainland Green Team If interested in participating in this pilot project please contact Lyda at lowermainlandgreenteam@gmail.com
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Add Comment Bountiful Boulevards 6/24/2011 12:24:00 PM
Event at Lynn Valley Main Library
Bountiful Boulevards
WHEN: Thursday, July 21, 2011, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Lynn Valley Main Library 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver
Free; everyone welcome. Registration required. Call 604-984-0286, ext 8144 to register.
Gardening on boulevards is a great way to promote local food security, community, biodiversity, education and fun. Learn how to create a bountiful harvest of locally grown food and flowers at this free presentation held at Lynn Valley Main Library.
Heather Schamehorn, a certified landscape designer and consultant, will talk about how you can use the vacant grassy areas of municipal land that is between the sidewalk and the property line.
About Heather Schamehorn
Heather Schamehorn is a certified landscape designer and consultant who helps property owners and managers create healthy, sustainable landscapes.
Several gardens she has created and or influenced have been featured on North Shore Natural gardens tours. She teaches gardening courses for School District #45 and the North Shore Recycling Program.
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Add Comment How Green is your Team? 6/2/2011 9:23:00 AM
Look ahead to BC Green Games 2012
Thank you for your feedback! All teachers who completed the BC Green Games year-end survey were entered into a random prize draw to win six great Sony multi-media tools
including digital video cameras.
This year's prizes have been awarded to Sea View Elementary-Jr Secondary (Vancouver Island North), LV Rogers Secondary (Kootenay Lake), Crawford Bay Elementary-Secondary (Kootenay Lake), Hillside Ellementary (Victoria), Esquimalt Secondary (Victoria) and Hans Helgeson Elementary (Sooke).
Through this multi-year agreement, Science World and Sony Canada hope to see even more schools participating in Green Games. These digital media devices will give students more ways to explore, learn and share.
Registration begins September 2011 so start planning now and get your fellow students and teachers onboard!
For inspiration, check out our winners.
For more information or assistance email Kate at info@bcgreengames.ca
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Add Comment Nature Play Day 5/9/2011 12:04:00 PM
Celebrate Nature Play Day Canada on June 15th!
On June 15th, the Child and Nature Alliance of Canada and its members, collaborators and fans are encouraging all Canadians to get outside and play!
For more information, inspiration and to register,click here.
WHEN: June 15th , 2011
WHERE: In communities, schools, businesses and households across CANADA!
WHO: Parents, grandparents, educators, schools, families, youth, communities . . . EVERYONE!
HOW: Register your Nature Play Day Canada event here. and pledge to participate in an outdoor activity on June 15th. If you have children in your life, be sure to bring them along! Your activity can be as simple as a picnic in a local park or as extravagant as a community festival! Registered events will be entered to win prizes! Also resources are available online to help with ideas and inspiration.
Help us SPREAD THE WORD! Please invite your friends and colleagues to participate in Nature Play Day by forwarding this message! Also, visit us on facebook.
"At its root, nature is empowering. We must tap into this abundant source of energy. The renewing power of the natural world sustains us, our children and our fellow Canadians. Nature Play Day reminds us that it's OK to be outside. It's OK to play and get grass-stained knees, dirty palms and a sticky shirt. It's more than OK... It's necessary!!"
- Adam Kreek, Olympic Gold Medalist & Nature Play Day Ambassador
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Add Comment Get Outside BC 5/9/2011 11:56:00 AM
The Get Outside BC project is happening this summer for BC youth aged 14 to 18!
This all-expenses-paid opportunity has 3 phases:
1. July 5 - 8 - Attend the Get Outside BC Youth Leadership Summit in Squamish with 40 other youth from across the province. Build leadership skills, go hiking, network, meet inspiring mentors, learn about cool green jobs, become a natural leader, and create an action plan to deliver your own outdoor event.
2. August 12 - International Youth Day - Plan and host your own outdoor activity event for other youth in a provincial or national park near your community.
3. October 2011 - Reunite with the Leadership Summit participants from your region to talk about your events, share your successes and make plans for future events.
Click here for the poster - applications are due May 18th!
Brought to you by BC Parks, Child and Nature Alliance, CPAWS-BC, Mountain Equipment Co-op and Parks Canada.
Click here for more information
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Add Comment Youth 4 Tap 5/9/2011 11:23:00 AM
On May 28th, 2011, Youth 4 Tap and Metro Vancouver Youth 4 Action are co-hosting the
Youth 4 Tap Leadership Clinic.
What? Join high school students and community supporters from across the region to:
■ discover where drinking water comes from and how it gets to you
■ exchange inspiring tap water campaign success stories
■ explore tools, strategies and ideas for action
■ create collaborative action plans
When? Saturday May 28th. Bus leaving Science World at 9:15 am and returning at 4:15 pm
Where? Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve
Who? You! We also invite you to help out with promotion. You can:
■ invite your friends
■ ask your teachers if you can have 2 minutes before class to tell other students about this exciting opportunity
■ get the word out on facebook
How? Register here
Why? Have fun, build skills, learn something new, visit a cool place, meet interesting and motivated people…there are many reasons!
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Add Comment BC Wide Marine Poster Contest 5/4/2011 5:09:00 PM
Hello All
A fun poster contest! Is it short notice but maybe you have already done a project around oceans and have something to hand it!
Deadline - Posters must be received by May 6th (in Vancouver)Prizes are super fun (including Parks Canada family pass, digital cameras and binoculars..there are prizes for teachers too! Get out the
crayons and paints and HAVE FUN!! All details on the website.
Please pass the word! This is a BC wide contest!
Christy Wilson
Education Coordinator
Nanaimo/Cowichan Area
Oceans, Habitat and Enhancement Branch
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
1965 Island Diesel Way
Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W8
Phone: (250) 754-0330
Fax: (250) 754-0134
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Add Comment Get to Know 4/14/2011 3:17:00 PM
Thanks to everyone who is already helping us promote the 2011 Canadian Wildlife Federation Get to Know Contest on their website. The contest officially begins this Sunday, and we really want to maximize our online exposure this year. The Get to Know website is the only method of entry this year, so we really need your help.
If you haven’t seen it yet, here is the link to our promotion kit web page.
If you scroll down to the bottom you will find ready-made banners and code that make it easy for you to post to your website. Please take a few minutes to have your website team set it up, it really means a lot to us.
Thanks for your help,
Mark Glimm
Program Coordinator
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Robert Bateman Get to Know Program
Get to know your wild neighbours!
Get to Know
Phone: 1.250.980.3969
Fax: 1.250.861.7090
The G2K Contest will launch in Canada in April! |
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Add Comment Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup 4/14/2011 2:55:00 PM
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The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup (GCSC) presented by Loblaw Companies Limited, is pleased to announce a new learning opportunity for the students in your school. We present to you our first ever spring cleanup in addition to our National cleanup week, September 17-25, 2011.The GCSC - BC Spring School Edition takes place from May 1-31, 2011 and registration is now open at shorelinecleanup.ca. |
A new Curriculum Guide has been developed just for BC schools to extend the learning experiences of students before and after a shoreline cleanup. It offers lesson plans for Grades K-7 in science, mathematics and social studies – all supporting the Prescribed Learning Outcomes of the BC Ministry of Education’s Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs).
Access the free Curriculum Guide online at
shorelinecleanup.ca/schools
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Why participate in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup this May?Ê
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The GCSC is a great way for you to connect students with a positive experience that builds environmental stewardship.
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Provides your students a unique hands-on experience that extends their learning outside the classroom.
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If your schools are not near a coastal shoreline don’t worry, cleanups can take place anywhere land meets water, whether it be on the coast or at a creek, stream, river, pond, wetland, or lake near you.
A joint conservation partnership between WWF-Canada and the Vancouver Aquarium, the GCSC is a national non-profit program that promotes the understanding of shoreline litter issues by engaging Canadians to rehabilitate shoreline areas through cleanups.
For more information
Please contact us at 1-877-427-2422 or visit the website at
shorelinecleanup.ca
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Sarah Odell
Recruitment Coordinator
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
Vancouver Aquarium
Toll Free: 1-877-427-2422
Email:
sarah.odell@vanaqua.org
Website:
shorelinecleanup.ca
GREEN TIP:
BOOKMARK online resources, rather than printing them
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Add Comment Solar Energy 101 4/4/2011 12:10:00 PM
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Sustainable City Dialogues presents:
Solar Energy 101 |
Hello Cool North Shore friends;
Please join us for an interactive evening with North Shore neighbours and a panel of experts to learn what you need to know to reduce energy costs and your energy footprint through tapping into solar power. Contrary to what many may guess, the North Shore is actually very well-situated to benefit from solar energy and more and more buildings are taking advantage of this technology. In fact, new homes on the North Shore are quickly moving toward a requirement to be ‘solar ready’ when they are built.
There will be hands-on displays you can explore, as well as experts on hand to answer your questions. Homeowners who have installed solar panels can share their experiences with you.
So come out and see what the heat is all about. To register at register@cnv.org
Click here for further details.
Cheers
David Thomson, on behalf of the Cool North Shore team
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Add Comment SEEDS Foundation 3/29/2011 1:20:00 PM
Hello Canadian Educators:
SEEDS has been working hard on bringing you new programs and updating our existing programs for the 2010/2011 school year.
Spring is arriving across Canada! What a great time to have your students participate in the SEEDS’ Bird Challenge Migration Counts. This challenge, now in its 21st year is a 48 hour bird count. It’s a great way to increase your students’ interest in bird conservation and protection. Participating students receive free stickers and a class certificate. Click on this link to download Migration Counts
For educators in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia, please be sure to check out our new It’s Write for Communities Writing Challenge. Students writing about the environment receive a mood pencil and one lucky school will win $2011! Click on this link to download It’s Write for Communities
Take the Plunge, our Water Conservation Challenge has been updated. Participating students receive either a frog eraser or a clear flexible ruler. Click on this link to download Take the Plunge
We continue to offer our Write Across Canada monthly writing challenge where participating students receive a wildlife sticker and a classroom certicate. Click on this link to download Write Across Canada
Are you looking for a new Green Schools project idea? Think Recycle . . .
Think Recycle members earn funding by collecting unwanted consumer electronics for recycling. Their extensive list of recyclables includes cell phones, inkjet and toner cartridges, digital cameras, ipods and mp3 players. Check out their website to see a detailed list on their “qualifying electronics” link. Not only are members keeping harmful products from entering local landfills, they also assist in cleaning the air we breathe! For every 24 qualifying products collected, Think Recycle donates funds to Tree Canada to have a tree planted on behalf of the member.
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Add Comment Earth Hour 3/25/2011 12:15:12 PM
This Saturday, March 26 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the District of North Vancouver will be participating in Earth Hour by turning off non-essential lights and electrical systems at its District Hall and Operations Centre locations. The District’s Libraries, Fire Halls and Recreation Centres are also participating in Earth Hour by turning off all unnecessary power. All residents and businesses are invited to take part in this year’s Earth Hour. Last year the District reduced its energy consumption by 2.7% during Earth Hour. Residents and businesses can help to reduce energy consumption even further this year. Sign up to participate in our Earth Hour Facebook Event and be automatically entered into a draw for an Earth Hour-themed prize
Leslie McGuire
Vice Principal
Upper Lynn Elementary School
604-903-3820
lmcguire@nvsd44.bc.ca
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Add Comment Water for Life Benefit Concert 3/25/2011 12:03:40 PM
Join us for an evening of inspirational stories, music, and images from BC and around the world. Proceeds will go to the Nature Trust of BC and the African water relief efforts of WaterCan.
Thursday, April 7, 2011, 7:30 pm
Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby, BC
The event will be filmed as a major Global TV special to be aired later this year.
Tickets can be ordered from the Ticketmaster website or by phone, toll-free at 1-855-985-5000.
Note: If ordering by phone please note that the event is not taking place in the 'Vancouver Area'. When asked, please specify Burnaby as the event location.
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Add Comment Lower Mainland Green Team 3/25/2011 9:39:20 AM
The Lower Mainland Green Team is coming to North Vancouver this Saturday March 26th (we're joining forces with the Mahon Park Stewards and Evergreen) to remove holly, ivy and blackberry at Mahon Park from 9 am - noon. To join and for details please go to The Lower Mainland Green Team Events. Do please pass this information onto those who might be interested. I'd love to see locals (especially youth) get involved!
Who are the Lower Mainland Green Team? We're a volunteer group of people from all over the Lower Mainland who get together at least once a month (often more) to help an environmental group, non-profit organization, charity or city tackle an environmental issue that needs co-operation and teamwork to get done. Some activities include: pulling invasive plants, planting trees/native plants, beach/river/lake clean up, riparian restoration, harvesting organic fruits/veggies, trail building/maintenance and restoration of wildlife sites. To sign up and for more details please visit our website.
Lyda S.
Founder and Organizer of The Lower Mainland Green Team
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Add Comment Green Kids 3/25/2011 9:04:52 AM
Green Kids Inc., the only organization in Canada dedicated solely to environmental education for young people through theatre.
We are based in Winnipeg and tour live theatre performances and workshops to schools across Canada. We advocate environmental stewardship through fun and dynamic interactive education. This year marks our 20th Anniversary and we are hoping to spend April visiting as many schools as possible.
We are a registered non-profit organization and do not have the funds to pay for advertising at this time, but are in need of getting information about our upcoming programs to the schools in your division. Our hope is that you could support us by including our workshop information in your upcoming newsletter or to distribute to principals in your division. Please contact me to let me know if this is something you would like to support.
Thank you,
Diana Justl
Educational Co-ordinater
tel: 204-952-3943
Green Kids Inc.
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Add Comment Environmental Youth Alliance 3/24/2011 4:34:52 PM
Here’s an opportunity for North Vancouver secondary students to be involved in a discussion about food systems and potentially win a post-secondary scholarship. Please share with others.
Kathy Romses, Vancouver Coastal Health
Announcing EYA’s 1st annual Raise Your Voice! video essay contest! We’re kicking off this new competition to get youth thinking about pressing environmental issues and sharing their ideas for a better future. This year we’re asking youth aged 16-24 to submit a short video essay in response to the question:
“Should bananas be available in British Columbia in 2025?”
The contest winner will be awarded a $1000 scholarship to support their entrance into a post-secondary program with an environmental focus (a wide variety of programs will be considered!). The contest runs from March 7th - May 7th 2011.
We would love your help in spreading the word about this unique opportunity. Please see the poster and the EYA website for more information.
Claire Wooton
Volunteer Coordinator, Environmental Youth Alliance
604.689.4446 email: volunteer@eya.ca
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Add Comment BC Green Games 3/24/2011 4:32:18 PM
Vote for Canyon Heights' Water Wizards' entry in the BC Green Games!
Follow this link to view a short clip that documents their journey and check out the other entries from across the province.
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Add Comment Parks and Environment Grant 3/24/2011 2:58:01 PM
The Parks & Environment Grant Program is an annual grant that provides funding opportunities for small-scale community based parks and environmental initiatives in the City of North Vancouver. A total of $30,000 is available.
Deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2010.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Angela Negenman at anegenman@cnv.org
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The City of North Vancouver is seeking nominations for the 2011 Environmental Stewardship Awards.
This award recognizes outstanding residents, community groups, schools and businesses in the City of North Vancouver who are really making a difference on the environment in the City.
Their outstanding efforts could be in activities including pollution prevention, or waste reduction or recycling, or environmental education.
Closing date is April 15th
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Add Comment GreenFair 2011 3/1/2011 9:18:23 AM
*Special Guests *Prizes *Refreshments
*Stunning school and student displays
*Community resources and connections
Set up a booth and share your school's green initiatives
with students, parents and friends
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Lucas Centre Gym
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Set up begins after 2:00 p.m.)
Questions? Call 604.903.3749
Register for the NVSD GreenFair, April 19, 2011
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Add Comment YMCA Vancouver High School Mentorship Program 2/28/2011 10:19:23 AM
Are you considering a career in the environment or sustainability?
Come and find out more at the GREEN CHOICE FORUM.
YWCA Vancouver's High School Mentorship Program is hosting a forum for grades 9–12 girls interested in sustainability and environment-related careers. Come and meet nine professional women working in careers that help protect our planet:
• business
• science & engineering
• government policy & law
• education & advocacy
Friday, March11 4:30 to 7:00pm
4th floor 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Admission is FREE and dinner is included!
Space is limited, click HERE to register on-line
More information, contact:
mentorship@ywcavan.org
tel 604 895 5846
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Add Comment Earth Day Around The Corner 2/28/2011 10:05:45 AM
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April 22nd will soon be here and with it, a renewed interest in Earth Day. What better way to re-connect your students with the environment than to get them to discover how Earth Day came to be.
Well, it all started with U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson and his desire to put the environment in the limelight and make it an issue of notice to politicians. The Senator got the idea in 1962 of persuading President Kennedy to go on a conservation tour. That tour took place in September 1963 and although it didn’t get the issue onto the national political agenda, it did start the germ of what would eventually become Earth Day. Anti-Vietnam War demonstrations at college campuses across the country gave the Senator the idea of organizing a huge grassroots protest over that was happening to the environment. In September 1969, Senator Nelson announced that a nationwide grassroots demonstration on behalf of the environment would take place in the spring of 1970. He invited everyone to participate. Once the wire service picked up the story, the response was “electric”. And thus was the story of Earth day born. The initial response in 1970 brought together some 20 million demonstrators across the country and thousands of schools and communities. Today, Earth Day involves more than one billion people around the world. |
The Earth Day Network (www.earthday.org) worked with more 22,000 worldwide partners last year to move climate and other environmental civic actions forward – creating the largest global response ever to climate change. Among some of the accomplishments were:
Over one million students abroad participated in school greenings, from community-wide clean ups to installing solar energy systems to creating school gardens to adopting an environmental curriculum.
A partnership with the Avatar Home Tree Initiative was formed to plant a million trees in 16 countries in 2010.
- The Earth Day Network and the Peace Corps. worked with local volunteers to implement environmental and civic education programs, tree-plantings, village clean-ups and recycling seminars in some of the most remote, under-served areas of the Earth, including Ukraine, the Philippines, Georgia, Albania and Paraguay.
- In Kolkata, India, the Earth Day Network partnered with global and local NGOs and local government officials to coordinate city and village clean-ups, environmental rallies and educational programs for underprivileged children.
- In China, 10 universities participated in month-long efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of their communities, with students making lifestyle changes such as recycling and using public transportation.
- In Morocco, the government announced an unprecedented National Charter for the Environment and Sustainable Development, the first commitment of its kind in Africa and the Arab world, which will inform new environmental laws for the country. The Kingdom of Morocco also pledged to plant a million trees in 2010.
- In Afghanistan, Earth Day Network worked with more than 40 government and village leaders across the country on environmental practices, including recycling programs, clean water and alternative energy.
- On April 22, the President of Mozambique led a country-wide tree-planting initiative in schools in the city of Maputo, while Earth Day Network greened 40 schools globally, launching its international green school program.
- Earth Day Network partnered with Carbon War Room to convene 200 of the world’s most important entrepreneurs for the Creating Climate Wealth Summit, which examined groundbreaking ways to solve climate change and create a new green economy based on renewable energy.
Earth Day in Canada
Here in Canada, Earth Day is a much-celebrated event. More than six million Canadians participate in local events and projects to address local environmental issues. And nearly every school child in Canada takes part in an Earth Day activity. In fact, Earth Day has grown into earth Week and even Earth month in order to accommodate the profusion of events and projects. These events include:
- Victoria’s Earth Walk (5,000 participants);
- Edmonton’s Earth Day Festival at Hawrelak Park (30,000 participants);
- Oakville, Ontario’s Waterways Clean-up (2,000 participants); and
- Thousands of small, private events staged by schools, employee groups and community groups.
Earth Day Canada also has several year-round programs for Canadians of all ages such as: EcoKids; ecoMentors; EcoAction Teams; and Toyota Earth Day Scholarship. Additional initiatives include: a charity auction on eBay, Earth Day Goes to Work, Earth Day Goes to School, the Hometown Hero Award, and the Earth Day Canada Gala.
More information on Earth Day Canada
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Add Comment Advancing Urban Agriculture Grant 2/28/2011 9:11:15 AM
Announcing the 2011 Advancing Urban Agriculture small grant opportunity! Vancouver Coastal Health is pleased to offer small grants, generally up to $2,000, for urban agriculture initiatives on the North Shore.
The deadline for application is March 11. We will have a quick response to applications after the deadline.
The application form is attached as Word and PDF documents. Please submit your form electronically if possible. For schools, there are extra questions which are in a separate document.
All applications will be considered. However, priority will be given to projects related to the priorities that arose at Table Matters: A Community Discussion about Food Security and Urban Agriculture, held in Nov. 2010. Particularly, an ongoing Table Matters working group has chosen the following issues: Food Recovery, Agricultural education for children and youth, Agricultural education for adults, Residential food production, Urban farms, and Marketing local/regional food.
Please let others know about this opportunity! Contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Margaret
Margaret Broughton MSc RD
Community Nutritionist, Population Health
Vancouver Coastal Health, North Shore
Parkgate Community Health Centre
3625 Banff Court, 2nd Floor
N. Vancouver, BC
V7H 2Z8
tel: 604-904-6482
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Add Comment BC Hydro Energy Campaigns Program 2/28/2011 8:26:15 AM
We are very excited to be offering our Energy Campaigns program for Grades 4-7 in North Vancouver on Friday, March 4th, from 9:30am - 12:00pm.
Energy Campaigns is a free program that inspires and supports teachers and students to develop and run an energy conservation campaign.
We invite you to attend a half-day workshop, TOC costs provided, with up to six lead students and join other schools in the district for a fun and interactive session.
Click here for more information and a registration form.
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Add Comment GreenHeart Education 2/24/2011 10:43:22 AM
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GreenHeart Education is a primer on transformative education for sustainability.... Here you'll find what you're going to need in order to genuinely green
* your classroom,
* your curriculum,
* your students' learning,
* your school community,
* and your life's work as a teacher |
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Add Comment Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup 2/24/2011 10:23:06 AM
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup (GCSC) presented by Loblaw Companies Limited, is pleased to announce a new learning opportunity for the schools in your district. We have just launched registration for our first ever spring cleanup (May 2011) in addition to our National cleanup in September and have developed an extensive Curriculum Guide to complement the cleanup experience. Please share this announcement with the schools in your district so they can benefit from this new initiative.
The GCSC is a national non-profit conservation program that promotes the understanding of shoreline litter issues by engaging Canadians to rehabilitate shoreline areas through cleanups.
Why participate in the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup this May?
The GCSC is a great way for you to connect students with a positive experience that builds environmental stewardship.
Provides your students a unique hands-on experience that extends their learning outside the classroom.
If your schools are not near a coastal shoreline don’t worry, cleanups can take place anywhere land meets water, whether it be on the coast or at a creek, stream, river, pond, wetland, or lake near you.
This year’s Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup - BC Spring School Edition takes place from May 1-31, 2011 and registration is now open at [ http://www.shorelinecleanup.ca ]shorelinecleanup.ca.
How to use the Curriculum Guide
The new Curriculum Guide has been developed to extend the learning experiences of students before and after a shoreline cleanup. It offers lesson plans for Grades K-7 in science, mathematics and social studies – all supporting the Prescribed Learning Outcomes of the BC Ministry of Education’s Integrated Resource Packages (IRPs).
For more information
Please contact us at 1-877-427-2422 or visit the website
Sarah Odell
Recruitment Coordinator
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
presented by Loblaw Companies Limited
Vancouver Aquarium
Toll Free: 1-877-427-2422
Email: sarah.odell@vanaqua.org
Website
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Add Comment Stanley Park Ecology Society 2/24/2011 9:36:13 AM
We at the Stanley Park Ecology Society are once again recruiting volunteers for our various spring and summer programs involving youth These include:
Urban Camping: This is an exciting program which introduces inner city kids to an overnight camping experience in Stanley Park - they are taught basic camping skills such as putting up tents, cooking meals on camp stoves, survival skills, knot tying and local natural history. We need several volunteers with good conversational English skills to assist with the afternoon/early evening part of the program.
EcoRangers: In the summer months, uniformed Eco Rangers work in pairs as roving naturalists in the park, answering visitors' questions about local animals and plants, and providing other important on-the-spot interpretation.
Many thanks you and best regards,
Koren
Koren Johnstone
Volunteer Coordinator
Stanley Park Ecology Society
Stanley Park Dining Pavilion 2nd Floor
PO Box 5167
Vancouver, BC, V6B 4B2
ph: 604-681-7099
fax: 604-257-8378
emails: vols@stanleyparkecology.ca
website: www.stanleyparkecology.ca
The Stanley Park Ecology Society promotes awareness of and respect for the natural world by playing a leadership role in the stewardship of Stanley Park through collaborative initiatives in education, research and conservation.
Also please visit us at:
Facebook: Stanley Park Ecology Society
Twitter: @StanleyPkEcoSoc.
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Add Comment Lavish & Lime 2/10/2011 12:09:00 PM
Green Valentine's Ideas
Lavish your loved ones on Valentine's Day - with a little dose of green
eco-friendly · natural/non-toxic · made in Canada
greener living & giving
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Add Comment BC Green Games 2/10/2011 11:44:00 AM
REGISTRATION FOR BC GREEN GAMES EXTENDED
RIGHT UP TO THE END OF FEBRUARY!!!
Share and celebrate your success stories online!
Science World's BC Green Games is an annual contest designed to encourage K-12 students to document and share projects that make positive changes in their school communities relating to sustainable development, greenhouse gas reduction or environmental stewardship. Submissions use creative media such as videos and photo-essays to document BC students' current eco-actions. BC Green Games provides links to great resources and established environmental education programs.
Submit and Share - February 1 to March 1, 2011
Online Voting - March 1 to 31, 2011
See the Winners - announced on Earth Day, 2011
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Add Comment Urban Agriculture Grants 2/10/2011 11:33:00 AM
From February 2, 2011
Advancing Urban Agriculture Grants
Grant opportunity for North Shore Initiatives
Vancouver Coastal Health is once again offering their ‘Advancing Urban Agriculture Grants’ to the community. The goal of this grant is to increase food security for all members of the North Shore community while specifically working to improve access to healthy foods for people with low income. Vancouver Coastal Health is offering small grants to advance urban agriculture on the North Shore.
Grants of up to $5,000 will be considered, and must be submitted by March 12th, 2010. For application details click here.
Today is Wetlands Day and Burns Bog is running poetry contest for kids age 4-13. The prize is a field trip to Burns Bog. Thought some of you might be interested. Visit the website for more details:
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Add Comment Earth Foundation 2/10/2011 11:10:00 AM
2010 was a great year for Earth Foundation!
We painted some big walls, met some fantastic people, and even swam with a pod of dolphins off the shore of Lions Bay!
For 2011 Earth Foundation will be working with staff and students of local schools to bring some eco education to the classroom, and with the help of the kids put some paint on the walls. We are very excited to be launching this project at Chaffey Burke Elementary this winter, with close to 600 children painting a 100ft long wall.
As always, we will continue to work with community groups, municipal governments, and graffiti prevention campaigns to beautify the streets and raise awareness for environmental conservation.
Also for 2011 we plan on initiating the first of its kind "living murals".
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Add Comment Green Schools Newsletter 2/10/2011 10:26:00 AM
In This Issue:
Environmental Aesthetics
Carbon Tax Reimbursements and Carbon Offsets
Green Spotlight on Sooke S.D.
BC Green Games Accepting Submissions
Resources from Scientist in Residence Program
Green Schools Newsletter February 2011
Green Schools Newsletter December 2010
Green Schools Newsletter October 2010
Dear Educators,
We would like to ask for your help in spreading the word concerning United Nations Environment Programme's International Children's Painting Competition. As you may recall, the Competition, which has been held since 1990, invites young people between the ages of 6 and 14 years to submit their paintings on the theme for that year to the relevant UNEP Regional Office. The competition encourages youth from all parts of the world to focus on particular environmental issues and how these issues affect their communities. This year's theme is Life in the Forests.
Regional winners will be announced on World Environment Day, June 5, 2011. The North American first prize winner will receive a cash prize and a trip to World Environment Day celebrations in Toronto, Canada, as well as a trip to the Tunza International Children’s Conference (exact location and dates to be confirmed). The North American second prize winner will receive a trip to World Environment Day celebrations in Toronto, Canada. Winners of the "Toronto's Best" category for 6-9 year-olds and 10-14 year-olds will receive a plaque. The top one hundred and fifty paintings will be sent to compete in the global competition.
Global winners will be announced on International Youth Day, August 11, 2011. Global prize winners will receive the following prizes: one first prize winner will receive US$ 2,000 and a trip for the winner and a chaperone to the Tunza International Children’s Conference, a plaque and supplementary prizes; one second prize winner will receive US$ 1,000 and a trip with a chaperone to the Tunza International Children’s Conference, a plaque, and supplementary prizes. Five third prize winners, ten fourth prize winners, and forty-five fifth prize winners will each receive a diploma.
Click here for further details concerning entry rules and conditions. The deadline for all entries is April 15, 2011. Please note that only hard copies of paintings will be accepted, and that the youth's name, age, date of birth, gender, email, school (if applicable), home address, and telephone must be included on the back of the painting. Paintings should be mailed to the below address.
Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. We thank you for your support and look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Andrea DiPaola
United Nations Environment Programme
Regional Office for North America
900 17th St. NW, Suite 506
Washington, DC 20006
Tel: 1 (202) 621-5037, Fax: 1 (202) 785-2096
E-mail: andrea.dipaola@unep.org
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Add Comment United Nations Enrivornment Programme 1/10/2011 11:38:15 AM
Dear Educators,
We would like to ask for your help in spreading the word concerning United Nations Environment Programme's International Children's Painting Competition. As you may recall, the Competition, which has been held since 1990, invites young people between the ages of 6 and 14 years to submit their paintings on the theme for that year to the relevant UNEP Regional Office. The competition encourages youth from all parts of the world to focus on particular environmental issues and how these issues affect their communities.
This year's theme is Life in the Forests.
Click here for full details
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Add Comment HSBC Clean Air Achievers 1/10/2011 11:18:15 AM
HSBC Clean Air Achievers (HSBC/CAA)
This program lets you be part of the solution to air pollution, smog and climate change AND helps you get fitter at the same time. When you choose to travel in a less polluting, more active way, you will not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), but also improve your fitness (and who doesn’t want that?). Our Clean Air Champions are with you every step of the way.
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Add Comment Trees for Life 11/26/2010 8:50:54 AM
Bringing early environmental education to children around the world
We're celebrating our 20th anniversary this year!
A huge thank you to all the teachers, school boards, students and sponsors who have enjoyed and supported our Grow a Tree project!
Our vision has stayed firm. Our mission is to provide fun and educational resources to teachers and children to help them understand the critical roles trees play in maintaining the ecological balance on this planet.
Visit our beautiful new website with Easy Online Ordering
Visit us and see our fresh new design with updated pages for Teachers, Sponsors and easy online ordering. Our goal is to make it easy for teachers, so please send us your feedback and ideas!
Watch our story on Global news "Making a Difference"
See students at Davisville Public School planting seeds! Click on “Tree of Life”. Kindergarten, Grade 2/3 and 3/4 classes enjoyed the program and are watching their seeds grow now!
Les arbres et moi! now available for Kindergarten & Grade 1
Fresh off the presses! New French booklets for Kindergarten and grade 1. Preview online! We are currently working on Grades 2-6 to be available in spring 2011.
Welcome Canon Canada - New Sponsorship
We are pleased to welcome the Business Solutions Division of Canon Canada as a new sponsor this fall! For every ImageRUNNER Advance multifunction device sold, Canon will make a donation to Trees4Life sponsoring 5000 students across Canada to receive the "Grow a Tree" project for free.
We're fresh on Facebook!
Why not follow us on Facebook? We're just getting our feet wet in social media this year. Drop by our facebook page, check on program and sponsor updates and become a fan!
Have your School Sponsored!
Send us an email with your school name and email contacts and we will put your school on the list for any upcoming sponsorship opportunities so your students can receive the "Grow a Tree" kit for free!
Email: trees@trees4life.ca
If you have any questions about Trees 4 Life Canada, drop us an email anytime at trees@trees4life.ca
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Add Comment Earth Day Canada 11/18/2010 2:19:04 PM
Earth Day Canada launches award and recognition programs
Earth Day Canada celebrates and supports environmental initiatives year-round through a suite of recognition programs and financial support, including scholarships, grants and cash awards programs.
Help us celebrate and recognize these contributions by directly applying or promoting the programs to your volunteers, supporters and/or community network today!
Sincerely,
The Earth Day Canada Team
Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program awards twenty $5 000 scholarships to graduating Canadian high school and CEGEP students entering their first year of post-secondary studies. Eligible students can apply now. The application deadline is January 31st, 2011.
Earth Day Canada Community Environment Fund provides financial grants of up to $20 000 to support local not-for-profit organizations, charities and schools in the development and delivery of environmental initiatives in Ontario. Please visit for more information. The Spring Grant Period deadline is February 28th, 2011.
Hometown Heroes Award Program rewards environmental leaders (individuals and groups) who have fostered meaningful, long–term community awareness and action in their communities with a $10 000 prize. Nominate a hero today. The application deadline is February 28th, 2011
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Add Comment World Environmental Education Congress 11/16/2010 11:40:29 AM
Dear friends,
The 6th World Environmental Education Congress is rapidly approaching and will be hosted in Brisbane, Australia, July 19-23, 2011. After the 5th Congress in Montreal, I am really looking forward to attending and encourage you to do the same.
The World Environmental Education Congresses are one of the field of environmental education's most significant gatherings and the Co-chairs, Jo-Anne Ferreira and Cam MacKenzie, encourage you to submit an abstract so that you can share your work with other environmental educators from around the world. Your abstract must be submitted on line. Detailed instructions are available at the 6th WEEC website. The submission deadline is 3 December 2010.
I hope to see you there,
Bob Jickling
Professor, Faculty of Education, Lakehead University
Co-Editor, Canadian Journal of Environmental Education
955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario
P7B 5E1
Phone: 807 343-8704
bob.jickling@lakeheadu.ca
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Add Comment Robert Bateman Get to Know Program 11/15/2010 10:38:19 AM
The Robert Bateman Get to Know program encourages youth to connect, create and celebrate their wild neighbours. The Canadian Wildlife Federation, in conjunction with Get to Know, is offering a great opportunity to raise money for your school or organization while building awareness about the wonders of Canada’s wildlife and wild spaces.
The 2011 Get to Know Contest calendar exhibits the inspired talents of the young challenge winners.
Calendar features:
- Original drawings or paintings of Canadian wildlife
- Nature inspired poems and compositions
- Large date boxes for notes and appointments
- Printed in Canada on FSC-certified paper
The calendar retails at $12.95, but we are offering them at the special low price of $6.00 (plus applicable taxes). Shipping is free! That’s more than 100% profit margin for this unique product.
The Get to Know Contest calendar is an ideal holiday gift and would make a beautiful addition to any office, classroom or home.
Help support CWF’s education program.
Order yours online today!
Sincerely,
Luba Mycio-Mommers, Ph.D
Director of Education, Canadian Wildlife Federation
PS - CWF is also offering a free 2011 International Year of Forests educational poster showcasing the artwork of famous children’s book illustrator Wallace Edwards. Order online.
Please print and circulate the calendar and poster order forms.
350, promenade Michael Cowpland Drive,
Kanata, ON K2M 2W1
1.800.563.9453
© 2010 Canadian Wildlife Federation
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Add Comment Youth Engagement Program 10/30/2010 7:55:08 PM
NVOS runs an excellent youth engagement program through our "Counsellor Leaders" and recently established BAA course EOEL 10 (Experiential Outdoor Environmental Leadership). In the US a real leader and inspiration presenter Peter Donaldson shared this as a resource to engage youth with respect to the Environment in Washington State.
I hope folks find it of interest.
Youth Engagement Watershed Address
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Add Comment ReNews Fall 2010 10/27/2010 9:40:03 AM
ZERO WASTE NEWS AND EVENTS
October 18-24 is Waste Reduction Week in Canada
It's national Waste Reduction week and there are numerous initiatives taking place across the country to encourage businesses, communities and individuals to reduce, recycle and re-use... Read more...
The Latest Tips From Metro Vancouver's Solid Waste Management Team
Region wide, garbage from private sector business counts for over 50% of the region's waste (about 600 thousand tonnes per year). The region's new waste management plan sets the following improved targets for businesses... Read more...
Richmond and Delta Grade Fives Learn Ins & Outs of Recycling Industry
As part of our commitment to Waste Reduction Week, Urban Impact is once again holding its Recycling Education Tours for Grade Five classes. This week, we have a students participating from Beach Grove, Woodward, McCloskey, Port Guichon, Debeck and Hamilton Elementary Schools taking part in our program and to compete in our Waste Not, Want Not Challenge... Read more...
Has Vancouver Been Turning a Blind Eye To Waste?
As published By Nicole Stefenelli, Special to The Vancouver Sun, September 28, 2010. Today's buildings may be energy efficient but do they make provisions for the handling of garbage and recycling? Why does it matter where the garbage and recycling facilities are located in your office or apartment building? Because -- developers and politicians take note here -- location matters when it comes to recycling and composting...Read more... ..
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Add Comment Trees for Life Canada 10/19/2010 10:33:49 AM
Dear Environmental Educator,
I.C.O.C. Trees for Life Canada is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to promoting environmental education and providing resources and support to environmental educators. The organization was established in 1991, and has since been delivering the highly acclaimed environmental education program for elementary school children entitled the “Grow-A-Tree” project.
The concept behind the “Grow-A-Tree” project is quite simple; entertain and educate children through riddles, jokes and activities that provide information and knowledge about the role trees play in maintaining the ecological balance of our planet. The program was developed in collaboration with environmental educators and scientists to ensure that the information is scientifically sound, fits the curriculum and is appropriate to the skill level of the specific grades. The “Grow-A-Tree” project is available for each grade level from kindergarten to grade 6, and includes:
• Biodegradable planting cartons for each student
• Tree seeds for each student
• A teacher’s manual with background material and many classroom activities that are both educational and enjoyable
• A workbook for each student, which includes not only instructions on planting the trees seeds, but also grade-appropriate lessons in science and ecology
Attached is an order form for obtaining the “Grow-A-Tree” project kits for your school. Trees for Life is dedicated to educating as many students as possible however due to limited resources we are not able to reach every student who wishes to participate. In order to guarantee your school’s participation please place your order as soon as possible.
To order via mail, please send order form and cheque to:
Trees for Life Canada
260 King St. East Suite 415-A
Toronto, Ontario M5A 4L5
Office: 647.439.1086
Fax: 647 340 0660
[ http://www.trees4life.ca ]www.trees4life.ca
To order with credit card via PayPal fill out the online order form. An invoice and payment details will be sent to you via email.
Sincerely,
Radha Zaidi
President
Trees for Life Canada
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Add Comment ISLP Poster Competition 10/18/2010 11:50:58 AM
ISLP Poster Competition 2010/2011
Theme: The Environment The Provincial/National/International Statistical Literacy Poster Competition 2010 is being arranged in partnership with the Statistical Society of Canada and Statistics Canada.
- Teams of 2 - 3 students in the middle school and high school will compete in separate divisions by making posters on “The Environment” theme.
- The best provincial posters from the schools will be judged for prizes in both categories of middle and high schools and the winners will be selected by a national jury.
- Winners will also qualify to enter in the International final during the 58th International Statistical Institute (ISI) Congress in Dublin in August 2011.
Please see details about the competition on:
Teacher’s Notes
School Team Registration Form
Guidelines for making a statistical poster
Judging criteria
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Add Comment AVIVA Community Fund Contest 10/13/2010 2:55:24 PM
Hello SEEDS Schools,
The AVIVA CommunityÊ Fund Contest has begun.Ê This year, AVIVA has doubled the fund, and the top ideas (as chosen by Canadians) will share a whopping $1,000,000!
Please check out their website at:
http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/about/how-to-create-a-winning-idea
for more information on the contest.
Don't forget you can count your participation in the AVIVA Community Fund Contest as Green School actions.
This would be a great activity for your students or club members and you will make a difference in your community. Let SEEDS know if you enter the contest so we can vote for you! We’ll also let your fellow SEEDS schools know so they too, can cast their votes for you.
I hope that your school year is going well.
Diane Field
Executive Director
SEEDS Foundation
400 - 144, 4th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2P 3N4
403-221-0831
dfield@seedsfoundation.ca
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Add Comment WWF Canada Green CommUnity School Grants Program 10/4/2010 8:23:21 AM
WWF-Canada Green CommUnity School Grants Program
Apply for a WWF-Canada Green CommUnity School Grant
Plant your green idea. We’ll help it grow!
WWF-Canada is proud to announce the second cycle of the Green CommUnity School Grants Program.Ê Through the generous support of Loblaw Companies Ltd, WWF-Canada will grant $600,000 over three years, up to $200,000 a year, to Canadian elementary and secondary schools.
Your school could receive up to $5,000 to make your green idea grow!
Any “green” project is eligible. To apply, all you have to do is tell us about it.
The deadline for applications is Thursday, October 7, 2010, 11:59 am EST.
To apply, please visit http://www.studentawards.com/greencommunityprogram/default.aspx
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 1-877-859-2737
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Add Comment Fun Camps 6/28/2010 9:31:36 AM
FUN Camps
is an environmental leadership summer day camp for 6-16 year olds in Vancouver BC, run by Friends Uniting for Nature (FUN) Society. Have FUN and learn how to make a difference at the same time!
Activities include:
Building mini solar powered cars and racing them, baking brownies in solar ovens, creating a mini eco-city using recycled materials, bike maintenance workshops, gardening, exploring nature, outdoor games, sports, swimming, art, drama and hiking.
Camps run from Monday-Friday, July 5th to August 27th from 9am-4pm at UBC. Each week has a different environment theme with fun activities!
For more info:
www.funcamps.ca
or email us at info@funcamps.ca
"FUN Camps is the best camp I've ever been to! It was really fun to meet other people who cared about the environment. At the camp, we learned many new things about the environment, which inspired me to take action and spread the word. I believe that anyone can make I difference!"
Michelle Marcus, 12 (Fun Camps participant 2009)
"My goal in sending Maana to this camp was first to make her aware of environmental concerns of our time and second encourage her to take action and believe that she, as an individual can make a difference and lead others in this direction as well. I reached this goal completely and Maana enjoyed every day of the camp as well. Thanks!"
Mother of Maana, 13 (Fun Camps participant 2008)
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Greening Your Business 6/10/2010 3:50:05 PM
North Vancouver City Council is pleased to invite you to
GREENING YOUR BUSINESS;
GETTING CLIMATE SMART
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Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Place: North Vancouver City Hall
141 West 14th Street |
Featuring the Film: So Right So Smart
Hosted by: Councillor Rod Clark
Featuring guest speakers Anne McMullin of the
North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce & local business owners
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Please visit GREEN CITY LIVING for more information and the film So Right, So Smart.
Greening Your Business
Poster
Please circulate this e-vite to interested groups in your community or organizations.
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EcoBuddies 6/2/2010 8:41:50 AM
Calling All BC Elementary School Classrooms and Teachers
Student Drawing and Poetry Contest
Show your students they can make a difference!
BC Elementary School Students are invited to either submit a drawing or poem to EcoBuddies by June 18, 2010 with the theme:
‘How I Care for the Earth’
Winning submissions will be chosen to become a book for kids called I Can Help the Earth that will be sold online to fundraise for the animals and habitats affected by the Louisiana Oil Spill. All profits will go to the National Wildlife Federation, which is assisting with the oil clean up.
Please make sure submitted drawings are colored and poetry is no longer than 14 lines. Drawings should be on paper that is 8.5 by 11 inches. Children are encouraged to be creative! Kids are welcome to focus on any topic that comes to mind when thinking about helping the Earth. Please make sure to put students’ names, grades, and their school on each submission. To participate, please mail or email your entries to the following address by June 18, 2010:
EcoBuddies Interactive Ltd.
103-8430 Jellicoe Street
Vancouver, BC, V5S 4S7
ferma@ecobuddies.com
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Ferma Ravn-Greenway at ferma@ecobuddies.com or 604-568-5189. School classes with winning entries will be notified before June 23, 2010 and will receive EcoBuddies stickers, posters, and free memberships to EcoBuddies before school year end on June 29, 2010. School classes with winning submissions will also receive a copy of I Can Help the Earth in September 2010. Winning participants’ parents will receive a release form to sign in order for EcoBuddies to publish their child’s drawing or poem.
ABOUT ECOBUDDIES
EcoBuddies believes that elementary school teachers should have free access to material online that will increase their student’s love of the earth sciences by 100% with just the click of a button. Our safe virtual world is packed with interactive content that will help elementary school students understand concepts like habitats, biodiversity, climate change, and food chains in a fun and friendly online setting. Have your students fall in love with earth science today by visiting www.ecobuddies.com. All teacher content is also available on our blog: www.ecobuddiesblog.blogspot.com.
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Add Comment Green City Living 5/27/2010 3:42:05 PM
GREENING YOUR BUSINESS: GETTING CLIMATE SMART
Tuesday, June 15, 2010, 7 - 9pm
City of North Vancouver Council Chambers
141 West 14th Street
Join Councillor Rod Clark and guest speakers Anne McMullin of the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and local business owners for GREENING YOUR BUSINESS: GETTING CLIMATE SMART. The event will feature the film So Right, So Smart, followed by speaker presentations, then an interactive discussion among the host, speakers and audience members. Admission is by donation to the Lower Lonsdale and Queen Mary Community Gardens. Please visit www.cnv.org/greencityliving for more information, or call 604.998.3448.
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International Walk to School Week 5/20/2010 3:43:36 PM
October 4 – 8th, 2010
Students ride transit for free during
International Walk to School Week
For those of you who like to plan ahead, Translink has just announced that this year’s International Walk to School Week is set for October 4th – 8th, 2010. This is an excellent time to plan field trips since elementary students and secondary students with a valid Go Card ride transit for free through the entire week.
Save the date, and visit Translink. for more details and tips for planning ahead.
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Add Comment The Sustainable Living Expo 5/20/2010 3:23:14 PM
EPIC: The Sustainable Living Expo.
May 28-30
Vancouver Convention Centre
EPIC hosts over 300 companies displaying healthier and earth-friendlier options for everyday household products from home and garden to fashion, food, transportation, technology and much more.
"Our Main Stage will hold educational presentations on the future of green jobs, fair trade, voluntourism and a host of other interesting subjects.It's exceptionally good for kids: they love it, and kids under 12 get free access. Families appreciate it greatly as eco-education is becoming so prominent in schools and parents are being bombarded with eco messaging their kids are bringing home! We have a large Kids Zone with earth-frienly toys, games, arts and crafts etc. There's a section dedicated to Moms & Babies, and products across a number of categories that are well suited to families."
EPIC: Ethical. Progressive. Intelligent. Consumer
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Add Comment First Annual Green Fair 5/20/2010 2:54:26 PM
Thank you to all who participated in our First Annual Green Fair! Several high schools, elementary schools, not -for -profit groups and other resources for supporting sustainable practice were able to connect, sha
re and celebrate their considerable successes. Mark your calendars now for our Second Annual Green Fair, to be held April 19, 2011. Contact us if you would like to know more about the Green Fair or other initiatives. Click on Contact Us for a list of Green Team members.
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Add Comment Green Fair 2010 4/16/2010 9:47:08 AM
Join us for Green Fair 2010
*Special Guests* Prizes *Refreshments
*A chance to meet Mayor Darrell Mussatto
*Community resources and connections
Set up a booth and share your school’s green initiatives with students, parents and friends
April 22, 2010
Lucas Centre Gym
3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
(set up starts at 2 p.m.)
To register contact: 604.903.3749 or dehling@nvsd44.bc.ca
Sponsored by the NVSD Green Team
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