The ÁùºÏ²ÊÂíÀ´Î÷ÑÇ and the Public, Catholic, and French Schoolboards promote greening including the creation of outdoor classrooms and gardens. Naturescapes

Greening your school yard can be as small as installing a bird feeder or as large as a full outdoor classroom.

Benefits of Greening Your School Yard

  • Green spaces provide meaningful ways to educate students about the natural environment while still meeting curriculum requirements
  • Foster environmental awareness
  • Build a sense of community and school spirit
  • Contribute to the livable community

If you are interested in greening your schoolyard, there are many resources available for your project. When thinking about your project there are a few things to consider including:

  1. Establishing support and capacity – Does the school board and community support the project? Who will manage the project, source funds, and care for the area?
  2. Working with your Neighbourhood Recreation Coordinator (NRC) – your NRC will help submit your idea to the Community Services Department as part of the City’s "Change to Parkland" process.
  3. Funding requirements - once your project is approved, if needed, apply for funding. There are many grants and other resources available for community greening projects.

Available Resources and Grants

EcoCity ÁùºÏ²ÊÂíÀ´Î÷ÑÇ: Community Sustainability Grants

Communities in Bloom

The Environmental Artworks Foundation of Alberta