Peel EcoSchools

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) enables Peel schools participating in the EcoSchools Canada* program by providing professional development workshops, student opportunities, and grants.

These opportunities support climate change mitigation and education.

Generous support for the Peel EcoSchools program is provided by Region of Peel.

*EcoSchools Canada is a registered charity that aims to nurture environmental leadership, reduce the ecological impact of schools, and build environmentally responsible school communities. EcoSchools Canada administers the EcoSchools program.

TRCA education team member conducts Peel EcoSchools professional development workshop for teachers

Any school can access resources from EcoSchools Canada – just register here and find the action cards within the Library section.

If you are planning to certify as an EcoSchool, don’t forget to include any of these initiatives in your application to get points!

Peel EcoSchools Grant

Are you looking for a way to fund your school’s initiatives for an EcoSchools action? Does your initiative connect to climate change?

Apply for a grant of up to $500 (excluding HST) for a project, activity, or campaign that supports your school’s EcoSchools Canada certification.

Applications for the Peel EcoSchools Grant are now closed.

REPORT ON YOUR GRANT

Schools that have been approved for the Peel EcoSchools Grant will need to complete and submit a final report by June 7, 2024 to receive reimbursement.

SUBMIT YOUR GRANT REPORT NOW

Project Map

Peel EcoSchools has developed a new tool to highlight projects funded by the Peel EcoSchools Grant Program. Take a look around — we hope you will be inspired by what other EcoSchools are doing across Peel!

Select the image below to open the project map in a new tab.

Peel EcoSchools Project Map
Best viewed on a desktop browser.

Resources

VIDEOS

LEARNING OUTDOORS – TIPS AND TRICKS: Learn tips, tricks, and lesson ideas for engaging your students in outdoor learning. Presented by educators from Dufferin Peel Catholic District School Board and Peel District School Board Field Centre staff.

USEFUL LINKS:

DOWNLOADABLE PDFs

Digging It

A guide to greening your school grounds, with tips, tricks and techniques to make your space bio-diverse and beautiful!

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE

Digging It - A guide for greening school grounds in Peel Region

Teach Outside Kit – Activity Ideas

Activities to help guide students in exploration and connections to the outdoors.

DOWNLOAD THE KIT

Teach Outside kit