Tag: Green CommUnity School Grant
Sun’s up, lights out- Earth Hour in the Arctic
Dan Slavik March 18, 2013
The town of Inuvik, NWT is the ideal place to start an energy revolution! The community of 3,500 is located 2 degrees North of the Arctic circle. For 8 weeks each year during summer, the sun will not set, and has the potential to provide the community with an ample supply of clean energy- solar power.
Tell Me Tuesday: What would you like students to learn about the environment?
Riannon John August 14, 2012
Everyone and everything is connected. And we want to make sure our kids understand that, too.
Much ado about plastic bags
Steven Price June 6, 2012
For years, plastic bags were an integral part of our shopping experience – convenient, free, taken for granted.
Tell Me Tuesday: How are you involving kids in nature?
Riannon John March 21, 2012
I live across the street from a grade school (which has its advantages and disadvantages), and noticed yesterday that some students have been busy clearing out the vegetable patch out front to make way for some new plants.
Growing plants using renewable energy
Guest Blogger December 1, 2011
I have been fortunate to be involved with a project that is beautifying the community, building community relationships and establishing partnerships.