6 Great School Garden Examples to Inspire Your Own
One of the best ways to introduce outdoor learning experiences for kids in your own community is through a school gardening program. In addition to developing horticultural knowledge and skills and providing a sustainable food resource, there are numerous benefits for children. Participants learn patience, teamwork, problem solving, and develop social skills while gaining confidence […]
Outdoor Learning in the Rain
Summer is officially over and the forecast around British Columbia and the rest of Canada seems to concur. As the autumn and winter bring more rain (especially here in BC) many households and grade school classes head indoors to teach their kids. However, did you know that the rainy season presents your children/students with whole new […]
Back to School Engagement Tips for Parents
We have provided guidance on how to keep summertime learning loss from holding your child back as they enter the new school year, but there’s another phenomenon you will want to watch out for as back to school season kicks in. Your children are about to spend up to six hours a day in a […]
École Sainte-Marguerite-Bourgeoys: Natural Gardening Principles for a Stronger & Healthier School
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] Alison Stanley, our lead volunteer for the Foundation’s funded school garden recalls how the project started and now thrives. Through the help of various charities, not-for-profit organizations and civic-minded businesses, the school garden at École élémentaire catholique […]
How to Keep Your Community Garden from Being a Fire Hazard
The summer in BC and other regions across Canada is unfortunately known as forest fire season. And as the land becomes more densified, communities find themselves nearer to the threat than ever before, with local garden and urban farming plots becoming hot targets, especially when drought becomes more of a concern. Today, here in the […]
Where Does Community Garden Food Go?
This query comes up more often than you may think. The reason for this, is that the general public is now seeing community gardens and urban farms sprouting up in the cities and towns in Canada more than ever before. This is good news since community gardens help ease the burden of food insecurity. And […]
How to Water a Community Garden in a Summer of Short Supply
The summer is forecast to be a long and dry one here in BC and in many places across Canada. While this is good news for households enjoying the lakes, rivers, and coastlines of the country, it poses a bit of a concern for those hoping to keep their community garden well-watered and thriving through […]
Food Waste and Best Before Dates – What Your Household Needs to Know
We recently published an important article about how to reduce food waste in your home, touching on the topic of how to eat to beat the ‘best before’ date. However, it is within the best before that bears further investigation. The National Zero Waste Council (NZWC) of Canada has stated that confusing and unnecessary so-called expiry labels are […]
École Peter Greer Elementary Outdoor Garden – Our Learning Journey
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Port Weller Public School: The Treasure within the Garden
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.74″ background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” transparent_background_fb=”default” custom_padding=”31.9583px|0px|31px|0px|false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.48″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.6″ header_4_line_height=”1.3em”] In partnership with Port Weller Public School, Peanut Mill and the District School Board of Niagara, we’re happy to let you know that our funded school garden in Ontario is growing and thriving! Read on to see how […]