Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s (TRCA) Peel EcoSchools program builds on the capacity of the EcoSchools Canada program to support schools within Peel Region in achieving EcoSchools Canada certification.
Through dedicated staff and student eco-teams, schools implement operational and behavioural initiatives that reduce water and energy use, minimize waste, and green their school grounds.
Generous support for the Peel EcoSchools program is provided by Peel Region.
Explore the Peel EcoSchools Program
Apply for EcoSchools Certification
Any school can access resources from EcoSchools Canada. Just REGISTER HERE and find the action cards within the library section.
VIEW THE CERTIFICATION FAQ TO LEARN MORE
Peel EcoSchools Grant
Applications for the 2026 Peel EcoSchools Grant are now closed.
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 $500.00 (excluding HST) for a project, activity, or campaign that supports your school’s EcoSchools Canada certification.
Your school must certify with EcoSchools Canada in 2026 at a Bronze level or higher to be eligible for this grant.
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 5, 2026 and have certified with EcoSchools Canada at a Bronze level or higher to receive reimbursement.
Peel EcoSchools Grant: Project Map
Peel EcoSchools has developed a 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.
Best viewed on a desktop browser.
Teacher Supports
Peel EcoSchools Coaching Sessions
Are you a Peel EcoSchools Ecolead looking for guidance?
Peel EcoSchools offers coaching sessions to support you with navigating the EcoSchools Certification Application (ECA) platform, planning your year, selecting meaningful actions, and answering any other questions about your EcoSchools journey.
Sessions are available in-person or virtually.
Workshops and Events
Peel EcoSchools offers professional development workshops for teachers from Peel District School Board (PDSB) and Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB).
No workshops are currently scheduled. Please check back soon for updates.
Contact Us
Please reach out to one of TRCA’s Peel EcoSchools coordinators if you have any questions:
- Vanessa D’Andrea | vanessa.dandrea@trca.ca
- Chara El-Debs | chara.eldebs@trca.ca
Resources
Downloadable Guides
A guide to greening your school grounds, with tips, tricks and techniques to make your space bio-diverse and beautiful!
DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE
Activities to help guide students in exploration and connections to the outdoors.
DOWNLOAD THE KIT
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