Our vision is to develop a natural interactive learning space for students and our community to contribute to the improvement in the air quality of the immediate area and provide a teaching space and example of community-based actions. Our efforts will illustrate how a proactive response to climate change can improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gases, promote awareness of native species and organic gardening and foster environmental stewardship.
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updates
JUNE 20, 2014
The garden is planted, the shrubs and trees are growing and we're seeing the bounty of green on our school yard! |
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MAY 2, 2014
Did you hear the CBC Radio interview with Councillor Mary Fragedakis talking about the exciting changes happening at the school? You can hear the interview here: http://www.cbc.ca/video/news/audioplayer.html?clipid=2453715761
Did you hear the CBC Radio interview with Councillor Mary Fragedakis talking about the exciting changes happening at the school? You can hear the interview here: http://www.cbc.ca/video/news/audioplayer.html?clipid=2453715761
January 17, 2014
Construction continued well into late Fall...Even BIGGER news is our newest partnership! The Garfield Weston Foundation has approved becoming partners with our school (see press release). Their support of $295,000 will be instrumental in completing the naturalization and revitalization of our school grounds. Watch for details of this new exciting partnership. |
School Backyard - Side Area (October 21-25, 2013)
School Backyard - Red Slide Area (October 23-28, 2013)
Front Yard (October 31, 2013)
SAFETY FENCES ARE GOING UP (Septebmer 30, 2013)
REMOVING THE ASPHALT (October 2013)
ARRIVAL OF NEW TREES (October 17-18, 2013)
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
We're starting a MAJOR part of the construction on Monday! On Monday, protective fences will be put up and constructions workers and vehicles will be on the school grounds for the nex three to four weeks. They will be pulling up a significant amount of the asphalt in the back playground around the grade 2/3 climber (replaced with a mini forest, engulfed by mulch paths and a Sand and Geology Garden). At the front school entrance, a shade and a pollinator garden will be created with walking paths throughout. Near our vegetable garden at the front of the school, another four fruit trees, a large garden shed, a trllis for shade and the planting of more berry bushes will be completed.
AUGUST 9, 2013
Our garden is thriving through the summer as the "Garden Guardians" water, prune, pick and enjoy all that our garden has to offer. We're looking forward to seeing the student's reaction to this bountiful creation!
We're starting a MAJOR part of the construction on Monday! On Monday, protective fences will be put up and constructions workers and vehicles will be on the school grounds for the nex three to four weeks. They will be pulling up a significant amount of the asphalt in the back playground around the grade 2/3 climber (replaced with a mini forest, engulfed by mulch paths and a Sand and Geology Garden). At the front school entrance, a shade and a pollinator garden will be created with walking paths throughout. Near our vegetable garden at the front of the school, another four fruit trees, a large garden shed, a trllis for shade and the planting of more berry bushes will be completed.
AUGUST 9, 2013
Our garden is thriving through the summer as the "Garden Guardians" water, prune, pick and enjoy all that our garden has to offer. We're looking forward to seeing the student's reaction to this bountiful creation!