Working in a food garden is a blast for kids. Having helped spearhead a number of community and school garden initiatives throughout Canada, Plant a Seed can certainly attest to this. The smiles on the faces of children who get involved are priceless. While having one...
Winter may bring a lot of fun outdoor activities for the family, but it also carries an inflated risk of colds and flus. The last thing any household needs this year is another health matter to be concerned about. But before you rush off to the local pharmacy for...
Plant a Seed is major proponent of outdoor learning experiences that can be enjoyed together as a family, namely gardening. That said, there’s no denying the appeal of cozying together up on an autumn/winter weekend to watch something on TV (or your shared...
World Space Week is observed from October 4 to 10 in over 95 nations throughout the world. But why is our Foundation, which is rooted in fostering the earth’s soil for the sake of future generations, inclined to celebrate this event? The answer is found in that very...
The United Nations (UN) introduced World Habitat Day back in 1985, and it has been celebrated on the first Monday of October ever since. The intent of this International Day of Recognition is to reflect on the state of our habitats (our living spaces), and on the...
Literacy is the key to success in education and professional aspirations along with familial and interpersonal relationships. It opens up doors to opportunity, is essential to elevating one’s quality of life, and fosters compassion for others. Recognizing this, UNESCO...
There are two important days in August that your kids probably know about, even if you don’t. They are International Cat Day (August 8) and International Dog Day (August 26). These whimsical days of celebration shine light on the furry (unshaven dad whiskers don’t...
Your child is excited about gardening, and has been in the backyard over the last year (or more) toiling away in the soil with a big smile on his/her face. This warms your heart, but your optimism is cautious as you’re well aware of the fact that summertime droughts...
The Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation recently partnered with NatureKidsBC and Le Nichoir to put together a virtual tour of a wild bird conservation centre. You and your family can join us on the experience right here. Of course, many households would like...
Garden Days is a program that was launched and is supported by the Canadian Garden Council. Every June, green-thumbs across the country come together in celebration of garden culture, recognizing the vital role gardening plays within our communities. This program is...
A few years ago, we provided a guide to fun outdoor learning activities for your kids/students to honor World Oceans Day (June 8). 2021 marks a good time for an update to account for the fact that while progress has been made, we still have a lot of work to do to free...
As we write this article (May 22) the world is celebrating International Day of Biological Diversity. “Biodiversity (…) provides plant, animal and microbial genetic resources necessary for food production and diversified, balanced diets. Biodiversity provides vital...
Our update on the East Kensington School Garden, Surrey, BC In partnership with the Surrey Schools Board, the East Kensington school garden is one of the four school gardens that the Foundation funded in the Surrey area. After it received funding last school year...
While we have made some great strides over recent years, there is still a lot of work to do to protect the provider of the precious resources that we depend on to thrive. With Earth Day 2021 (April 22) upon us, households and classrooms have the perfect chance to...
A bright horizon awaits future generations with your support today There has never been a more appropriate time to recognize the importance of community health. The World Health Organization (WHO) agrees as we enter World Health Day this April 7. Over the past five...
International Day of Happiness was on March 20 but we waited to release this article because it’s important to chase the feeling on the other 364 days of the year too. While there are a lot of things that make your child smile, such as a good book or a day out with...
Your kids know about the birds and the bees, as pollinators, but what they may not know is that there are over 1,000 species of pollinating animals in Canada. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg as there are more than 100,000 different animal species that pollinate...
The United Nations (UN) recognized Zero Discrimination Day falls on March 1 of each year, making it the perfect time to revisit an issue that is very important to our Foundation—food security. The two socioeconomic principles are closely tied together throughout the...
Family Day is upon us, but this year you can’t exactly perform an online search for organized events in your city. Does this mean you should resign to the sofa to watch hours of Netflix? In the evening perhaps, but during daylight hours there are some great things to...
Cette activité à réaliser « à la maison » et en famille propose aux enfants de se renseigner un peu sur les pollinisateurs avant de partir à leur chasse !