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EcoSchools Canada is an environmental education and certification program

EcoSchools Canada is an environmental education and certification program for grades K-12 that helps school communities develop both ecological literacy and environmental practices to become environmentally responsible citizens and reduce the environmental footprint of schools.

Happy World Teachers Day! 💚 We extend our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated teachers and educators across Canada working...
10/05/2026

Happy World Teachers Day! 💚 We extend our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated teachers and educators across Canada working to bring sustainability to their classrooms, schools, and communities!

Say thank you to an amazing teacher in your life đŸ‘‡đŸŒ

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Joyeuse JournĂ©e mondiale des enseignants ! 💚 Nous adressons nos sincĂšres remerciements Ă  tous les enseignants et Ă©ducateurs dĂ©vouĂ©s du Canada qui s'efforcent de promouvoir le dĂ©veloppement durable dans leurs classes, leurs Ă©coles et leurs communautĂ©s !

Remerciez un enseignant exceptionnel qui a marquĂ© votre vieđŸ‘‡đŸŒ

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It’s International Walk to School Month (IWALK)! đŸ„ŸThis month celebrates active transportation and encourages students an...
10/02/2026

It’s International Walk to School Month (IWALK)! đŸ„ŸThis month celebrates active transportation and encourages students and teachers to walk, bike, or wheel to school.

Join EcoSchools in promoting a healthier, safer, and more sustainable school travel!

Start an active and sustainable school travel practice at your school! Learn more 👉🏿app.ecoschools.ca/school/ecoplan/library/active_and_sustainable_school_travel Check out the Action Guide and Resources for ideas and inspiration ✹

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C'est le Mois international J’marche pour aller Ă  l’école (Mois J’marche) ! đŸ„ŸCe mois-ci, on cĂ©lĂšbre les modes de transport actifs et on encourage les Ă©lĂšves et les membres de l’enseignement Ă  se rendre Ă  l'Ă©cole Ă  pied, Ă  vĂ©lo ou en roulant.

Rejoignez ÉcoÉcoles pour promouvoir des trajets scolaires plus sains, plus sĂ©curitaires et plus durables !

Mettez en place des pratiques de trajets scolaires actifs et durables dans votre Ă©cole ! Pour en savoir plus 👉🏿 app.ecoschools.ca/school/ecoplan/library/active_and_sustainable_school_travel
Consultez le guide de l'action et les ressources pour trouver des idĂ©es et de l'inspiration ✹

Hey  ! ♻ Circular Economy Month starts today!Join schools across Alberta in taking action to reduce, repair, reuse, and...
10/01/2026

Hey ! ♻ Circular Economy Month starts today!

Join schools across Alberta in taking action to reduce, repair, reuse, and recycle. Explore ideas, complete actions, earn recognition, and enter to win prizes throughout the school year.

Get started today! Learn more at ecoschools.ca/circular-alberta/



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Salut les de l’Alberta ! ♻ Le Mois de l’économie circulaire commence aujourd’hui !

Rejoignez les Ă©coles de toute l’Alberta pour agir en faveur de la rĂ©duction, de la rĂ©paration, de la rĂ©utilisation et du recyclage. DĂ©couvrez des idĂ©es, menez des actions, obtenez une reconnaissance et tentez de gagner des prix tout au long de l’annĂ©e scolaire.

Lancez-vous dùs aujourd’hui ! Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur ecoschools.ca/fr/economie-circulaire-en-alberta

EcoSchools Canada offers a certification program for elementary through secondary schools, nurturing environmental learning and climate action in school communities.

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we remember and reflect on the lasting history and le...
09/30/2026

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day, we remember and reflect on the lasting history and legacy of residential schools. Today, we wear orange to honour those impacted by residential schools, their families, and communities 🧡

We encourage you to explore the resources on our webpage and consider how you and your school community might explore and develop your own journey of reconciliation. Learn more at đŸ‘‰đŸŒ ecoschools.ca/ecoschools-and-reconciliation/

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À l'occasion de la JournĂ©e nationale de la vĂ©ritĂ© et de la rĂ©conciliation et de la JournĂ©e du chandail orange, nous rĂ©flĂ©chissons aux impacts individuels, familiaux et communautaires intergĂ©nĂ©rationnels des pensionnats. Aujourd'hui, nous portons du orange pour soutenir toutes les personnes touchĂ©es par les pensionnats, ainsi qu’à leurs familles et leurs communautĂ©s. 🧡

Nous vous encourageons Ă  consulter les ressources disponibles sur notre page web et Ă  rĂ©flĂ©chir Ă  la maniĂšre dont vous et votre communautĂ© scolaire pourriez explorer et construire votre propre parcours de rĂ©conciliation. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur đŸ‘‰đŸŒ https://ecoschools.ca/fr/ecoecoles-et-la-reconciliation/

Want to collaborate with another EcoSchool this year? 🌟 Sign up to partner with a fellow school and work together on you...
09/28/2026

Want to collaborate with another EcoSchool this year? 🌟 Sign up to partner with a fellow school and work together on your environmental journey. Don’t forget to add the ‘School to School Connections’ action card to your plan to earn certification points! 🌎✹

Learn more and sign up 👉 https://ecoschools.ca/s2s-connections

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Vous souhaitez collaborer avec une autre ÉcoÉcole cette annĂ©e ? Inscrivez-vous pour vous associer Ă  une autre Ă©cole et travaillez ensemble sur votre parcours environnemental. N'oubliez pas d'ajouter la carte d'action « Collaborations entre Ă©coles » Ă  votre plan pour obtenir des points de certification !

Pour en savoir plus https://ecoschools.ca/fr/collaborations-entre-ecoles/

Congratulations to the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) and Christ the King Catholic Elementary School fo...
09/25/2026

Congratulations to the Waterloo Catholic District School Board (WCDSB) and Christ the King Catholic Elementary School for winning the inaugural CREST Award for Emissions Reduction Leadership for K–12 Schools! 🏆

Out of 126 applications from Ontario schools, WCDSB achieved the largest measured reduction in carbon emissions between the 2023–24 and 2024–25 school years.

Read more đŸ‘‰đŸœ ecoschools.ca/crest-award-winner-2026/

Want to advance sustainability in your Board? Chat with us 💬 ecoschools.ca/board-program

Happy  ! đŸŒ±đŸŒł Do you want to plant a tree and care for your community? Join volunteers across Canada to plant a tree in yo...
09/23/2026

Happy ! đŸŒ±đŸŒł

Do you want to plant a tree and care for your community? Join volunteers across Canada to plant a tree in your province in celebration of National Tree Day.

Explore tree events in your community 👉 https://treecanada.ca/ntd-events/

Tree Canada / Arbres Canada

💚 Welcome back to another year of environmental action! Join thousands of students and educators across Canada who are t...
09/21/2026

💚 Welcome back to another year of environmental action! Join thousands of students and educators across Canada who are taking action for a more sustainable future.

✹ Ready to get started? Register and start building your school’s environmental plan today!

app.ecoschools.ca

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💚 Bienvenue dans une nouvelle annĂ©e d’actions pour l’environnement ! Rejoignez les milliers d’élĂšves, enseignants et enseignantes Ă  travers le Canada qui s’engagent pour un avenir plus durable.

✹ PrĂȘt Ă  vous lancer ? Inscrivez-vous et commencez dĂšs aujourd’hui Ă  Ă©laborer le plan environnemental de votre Ă©tablissement !

app.ecoschools.ca/fr

09/18/2026

What can students learn by growing food right in their classroom?

Learn about a project by Grade 3 students at Codrington Public School who used a Plantaform Smart Indoor Garden for hands-on indoor gardening!

Grow a garden in your school all year round! Visit https://ecoschools.ca/plantaform/ to find out how you can bring a garden to your classroom!

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Qu’est-ce que les Ă©lĂšves peuvent apprendre en cultivant des aliments directement dans la salle de classe?

DĂ©couvrez le projet menĂ© par les Ă©lĂšves de 3e annĂ©e de l’école publique de Codrington, qui ont utilisĂ© un jardin d’intĂ©rieur Plantaform pour s’initier au jardinage d’intĂ©rieur de façon pratique !
Vous pourriez cultiver un jardin Ă  votre Ă©cole tout au long de l’annĂ©e!

Visitez https://ecoschools.ca/plantaform/ pour découvrir comment vous pouvez créer un jardin dans votre classe!

09/17/2026

Intermediate students in Newfoundland and Labrador won a field trip to Petty Harbour with Fishing for Success to learn all about sustainable fishing practices!

How will you help keep our oceans healthy and our fish swimming happily?

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Des Ă©lĂšves de la 7e Ă  la 9e annĂ©es de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador ont gagnĂ© une sortie Ă©ducative Ă  Petty Harbour avec l’organisme « Fishing for Success » pour en apprendre plus sur les pratiques de pĂȘche durable !

Comment contribues-tu à préserver la santé des océans afin que les poissons puissent continuer à y nager joyeusement ?

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