Popular Children’s Films About Seeds, Plants & Sustainability
image: Universal Pictures There are good films and bad films for kids. As a parent or guardian you are constantly on the hunt for movies that not only entertain your children, but offer an opportunity to learn. When you can tie that on-screen learning to outdoor learning experiences, the better its application as an […]
Seed Storage Ideas – How to Make Seed Preservation Fun for Kids
There are many ways to make community gardening enjoyable for kids. Getting them excited about seed storage or seed preservation may be another story. However, given the role of seed preservation in building sustainable communities, it is important that you get your kids engaged in the concept. All that it takes, is fun. Let’s see if […]
All Seeds Have a Story
Our guest blog today is from our close friend and volunteer, Rachel Parent. She is a Canadian youth activist and founder of Kids Right To Know, a not-for-profit organization advocating for GMO labeling in Canada. Kids Right To Know informs the public, especially children, about food safety. Together with Rachel, we work towards our common […]
A Celebration of Emerging Community Gardening / Urban Farming Concepts in 2017
There is a lot to look forward to with the first month of the New Year now in the books and the spring planting season on the horizon. 2017 marks an exciting time for urban farming/gardening. Over the past year, our Foundation has kept its ear to the soil, taking note of innovative new and emerging ideas. As […]
How You and Your Child Can Resolve to Make a Difference in 2017 (and Beyond)
We’re over two weeks into the New Year and all over the world households are beginning their resolutions to live better. Some are setting individual goals, others together with their family. It’s the latter where our Foundation sees where you can make a difference on a grander scale. Your kids see you run off to […]
How to Keep Beneficial Bugs Happy in Your Winter Garden
Certain species of insects are very important to the health of your community garden. Known as beneficial bugs, this lot includes (contingent upon region) ladybugs, bees, wasps, dragonflies, ground beetles, lacewings, soldier beetles, and spined soldier bugs. The beneficial bugs pollinate, prey on harmful insects and are an important part of your community garden’s ecosystem. […]
Winter Outdoor Learning Experiences for Kids
It’s official. Winter is here and all across the country the weather is reminding us so. You’re probably accustomed to seeing recommendations for outdoor learning experiences in the spring, summer, and even autumn. You’ll most likely tend to look for indoor inspirations for your kids during the cold (freezing?) season, too. However, given the significant benefits of outdoor learning, it […]
Rainy Day? Here Are 5 At-Home Learning Activities for Your Kids
Our Foundation is a big proponent of outdoor learning for children. Even crisp autumn days present you and your young one/s with the opportunity for educational adventures. But it’s not always practical to go outside, nor should learning stop there (or in the classroom). What goes on at home has a tremendous impact on your […]
Educational Activities for Kids on Autumn Weekends
The fall season has arrived and as the days get shorter and weather gets cooler activity ideas for kids become less abundant. The time of the year also marks your child’s month-in adjustment to a new grade in school. Autumn is certainly a transitional period that will shape their year to come. Every day counts and […]
Why Your Community Garden Needs Bees and Wasps
You can see it on a sunny spring or summer day in practically any community garden. Visitors arrive to enjoy the scene, but a few are turned away by the buzzing of bees and wasps. There’s no doubt that these insects have caught a bad rap over the millennia. However, there are some interesting facts that can […]