How to Celebrate World Oceans Day 2018
Another UN-recognized international day of celebration is upon us, as World Oceans Day 2018 (Friday, June 8) approaches. The event serves as a reminder about how important the oceans are to our fragile global ecosystem, and that together we need to do all that we can to protect it. Parents and teachers across Canada are […]
The Link Between Household Food Insecurity & Health Care Costs in Canada
A recent study was released early in the summer, indcating a causation relationship between household food insecurity and increased health care costs in Canada. The data was compiled in a joint effort between the University of Toronto, the University of Illinois, and other qualified parties without endorsements or competing interests. In summation, the study evidenced that total health […]
How to Start a School Garden Project for Your Students
Community gardens are a great way to get children interested in gardening. However, highly densified regions may not have one in place near any given child’s residence. In such urban areas, it is becoming more common for schools to take on gardening projects for the benefit of their students. A school garden can teach kids […]