Have you ever noticed that plastic bottle caps feel different than the bottles they’re attached to? Harder or stiffer or a different colour? Have you ever looked at a cap to find that there was no recycling number, and thus realized you couldn’t recycle the plastic cap? What a potential mountain of plastic garbage heading … Continued
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, the third week of April has always been about youth making bold steps for change. And the students taking part in Wildsight’s Beyond Recycling program are doing just that. Motivated to make a difference, the Grades 4-7 students in this sustainability education program are coming up with innovative … Continued
Beyond Recycling has been a journey of discovery for Ms. Vibe’s 5/6 class. From learning the science of garbology to paper making and creating power – it has been a fun adventure. For the final lesson students began by exploring their back yard with a nature connections scavenger hunt. Nakusp Elementary School has a forest … Continued
The final topic of discussion in the Beyond Recycling program is food. “Real food” to be specific. Students have been learning how their food choices impacts the planet, and how eating more “real food” can lower their ecological footprint. What is “real food”, you ask? Think about these 5 N’s: Nutritious, Naked, Near, Now, and … Continued
Did you know that on average North Americans use 50 times as much energy per person than Africans? The students at TM Roberts do now, after an enlightening Earth Day assembly hosted by the grade 6’s. To celebrate Earth Day and show off what they’ve been learning in the Beyond Recycling program, Mr. Mcanerney’s class … Continued
Ever wondered how your food got to your plate? Frank J Mitchell students took a trip into their local super market to find out a little bit more about where their food comes from, and how much is local versus not! Students then hunkered down for a well earned potluck where they shared real food … Continued
To help celebrate Earth Day, students from Golden’s Lady Grey Elementary School planted vegetable and sunflower seeds to start in their classroom. The students brought in post-consumer waste containers to re-use as vegetable pots. We drilled holes into the bottoms to allow the extra water to drain out. Students found the larger containers worked the … Continued
Wheelbarrows, weeds, watering cans, mulch and tomatoes!
Students in Mrs. Gadbois and Ms. Johnson’s classes were treated with an unforgettable farm tour. Students learned about the greenhouses, transplanting, chicken and pig husbandry as well as composting. Students were able to contribute to the farm by transplanting row upon row of yellow onions. Students took to the challenge and loved the opportunity to … Continued
‘My favorite part of Beyond Recycling was when we went to Track Street Growers. I found that it was so much fun that we got to bike and have a great tour!’ Breena, student Beyond Recycling students in Ms. Newtons class biked from Begbie View Elementary to Track Street Growers for an incredible farm tour. … Continued
