School Greening in Action Webinars April 27 and May 3
Posted: April 25, 2016
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Toronto Urban Growers knows that you will be inspired by the greening stories from two Toronto secondary schools that have engaged students in innovative hands-on projects to transform their schools into an urban oasis with unique learning opportunities. Those stories will be shared in webinars April 27 and May 3. Presenters include Toronto District School Board teachers, David Servos and Dan Kunanec along with Katie German, Field to Table Schools Manager at FoodShare Toronto.
Wednesday, April 27 2016 | 3:30–4:30pm EDT
Learn how an underutilized roof space at an inner-city school was transformed into a thriving ½ acre rooftop garden. Hear about how the fresh produce grown by the students supplies the school’s culinary program and cafeteria. The harvest is also sold to farmer’s markets and local restaurants, providing students with a first-hand opportunity to learn about social enterprise and sustainability.
Register here for The Greening of a School: Establishing a Pattern of Success and Possibility
Tuesday, May 3 2016 | 3:30–4:30pm EDT
Follow the path of 15 years of successful greening projects that have created rich learning opportunities at Don Mills C.I. You will hear about amazing projects, from aquaponics and greenhouses to an outdoor kitchen and small scale orchard. See these projects from the point of view of planning, execution, financing, possible struggles and success. Learn how to support your own program with large and small opportunities which will engage your students in a powerful way.
For further help with registration, contact Kristan McLean or 416-596-1495 x290