Green Schools Nova Scotia

Talk about a breath of fresh air. 💨

Today we celebrate Global Wind Day and the vital technology transforming our energy grids. Harnessing wind power is a major step forward in reducing environmental impact and securing reliable, renewable energy for generations to come. 🚀🌍

🌍 FUN FACT FRIDAY! 🌍

Look down! Did you know that more than half of all life on Earth is hanging out directly beneath your feet?! 🤯🌱

The soil is the most biodiverse habitat on earth! Around 59% of all species call soil their homes. 🐜

🎙️ Exciting news! Two brand new episodes of our podcast are out now.

This months guest is Kateri Dorey from Ducks Unlimited Canada. We Dive into inspiring stories and innovative ideas with "Futures" and "Little Futures."

Available on Spotify now! Tune in and let us know your thoughts!

Celebrate World Oceans Day by taking steps to protect our beautiful marine life. Remember, small actions inland can create big waves of change in the sea! 🌊🐢

Today, we’re celebrating the small actions that make a big difference. Through Green Schools NS, Our Engagement Officers were so proud of all the school visits this school year across Nova Scotia to raise awareness and share simple green habits students can adopt to help protect our planet.
Together, we’re building a more sustainable future one green habit at a time. 💚

Looking for some end-of-school-year fun? Join us tomorrow, Friday June 5th, for our final Fri-YAY!

Learn how single-use plastics affect ocean life and what we can do to help out our environment.

✔️ No cost to participate
✔️ Includes a video to introduce key concepts
✔️ Movement activity to get students involved
✔️ Discussion-based to spark curiosity

Sign-up today using the link in our bio! 🌊🐠

It’s World Peatlands Day!
Did you know? Peatlands are wetland ecosystems that store massive amounts of carbon, twice as much as all the world’s forests combined! 🌎💚
Here in Nova Scotia, our peatlands play a crucial role in fighting climate change, supporting biodiversity, and purifying our water. Let’s protect these incredible ecosystems for future generations! 🍃💧

Gear up for Nova Scotia Bike Week! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️
Join the cycling celebration and promoting green transportation. Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just starting out, it's a great time to hit the trails and enjoy the ride.
Let's pedal towards a sustainable future!