School’s Done – Paper Fun!
What do the two pictures below have to do with each other and helping out with the end of school? Figure 1: Ripped pieces of paper Figure 2: Handmade Artisanal Paper A) They both are pretty B) … Continued
Beyond Recycling
Invermere Earth Day Event
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
We Are Nature
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
Locally Grown!
Wheelbarrows, weeds, watering cans, mulch and tomatoes!
Taking a Leap Into the World Beyond Recycling
Over the past few months the students in Ms. Vibe’s grade 5/6 class have been exploring the world beyond recycling. This enthusiastic group has discovered how waste has changed over time, why it is important to use less plastic, what the path of power looks like in our province, what their eco-footprint is, and much … Continued
Water is Life!
Water is Life!! The students in Mr Nick’s class at KIS had the opportunity to experience this idea in an interactive activity. The students worked in teams and rotated through stations that challenged them to deal with various water related issues. One station had an abundance of water, another station had a scarcity of water … Continued
KIS students take it outside in BR’s “We are Nature” lesson
The “We are Nature” class is one of my favourites and I think it is for most students. It brings together so many concepts discussed in the Beyond Recycling Program and is outside. The students in Mr. Nick’s class at KIS spent the morning exploring the Kimberley Nature Park, by participating in a nature scavenger … Continued
Every little bit makes a difference- Waste Field Trip
This week students at Mc Kim School in Kimberley participated in a Waste Field Trip led by Loree Duzcek and Lindsay Howe with the RDEK. These trips are such an eye opener for all involved. We started our trip at the Regional Landfill and students learned where our regions waste ends up. We then visited … Continued
Celebrating Earth Week in Kimberley
Students at Mc Kim school and KIS in Kimberley had the opportunity celebrate Earth Week in some very creative ways. Students in Mrs. Kauffman’s class at McKim school collected recyclables and items destined for the landfill and repurposed them into fun and useful items. They showcased their “Trash to Treasure” projects for the whole school in honour … Continued
We are Nature
We are the flowers blooming in the forest, the wind blowing through the trees, and the water spilling into Kootenay Lake. We are nature!