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Learning From the Land: Building Environmental Stewardship in Canadian Rockies Schools
Many young people are spending less time outdoors, leading to a growing disconnect from the natural world. While educators recognize the value of outdoor learning, barriers like limited time, resources, and confidence can make it difficult to bring students outside in meaningful ways. The Canadian Rockies Outdoor Learning Centre is addressing this through a curriculum-linked…
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Natural Science at W.P. Wagner High School
Many students have a limited understanding of where their food comes from, creating a disconnect from the natural systems that sustain them. Natural Science at W.P. Wagner High School addresses this challenge by reconnecting students to both their food and the environment it depends on. Through hands-on learning in a 5,000 square foot greenhouse, outdoor…
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Come Grow With Us Passive Solar Greenhouse
As Normandeau School expanded to serve students from Kindergarten through Grade 8, gaps in hands-on learning emerged, leaving many students without opportunities to explore real-world environmental solutions. The Come Grow With Us Passive Solar Greenhouse was created to address these challenges, offering a living classroom where students engage directly with food production, environmental systems, and…
