COOL 2.0 Takes Off!
Greenlearning.ca – Since its launch early in 2012, COOL 2.0 has engaged many teachers and forged new partnerships. For example: … Continue reading COOL 2.0 Takes Off!
Category: Education and Learning
Prescription for health and happiness: A daily dose of nature
Researchers from fields as diverse as biology, psychiatry, engineering, horticulture, neuroscience, and medicine have realized what most of us know intuitively: nature is good for our health and wellbeing. Continue reading Prescription for health and happiness: A daily dose of nature
Inspirational people on Pinterest
We love Pinterest. Check out our People board for the most influential individuals in the environmental social movement. Continue reading Inspirational people on Pinterest
Edible Adventures
There is food all around us. Whether you live in the city or the country, in a house or an apartment, you have access to way more fresh healthy food than you think. Continue reading Edible Adventures
To nurture our kids, with nature
In this exclusive sneak peek from EcoParent magazine, Environmental Defence executive director, Rick Smith, makes the case for nature-based learning. Continue reading To nurture our kids, with nature
National Film Board Nets a Record Seven Webby Nominations
Montreal, April 11, 2012 – The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has received a record seven nominations at the 16th Annual Webby Awards—surpassing the five nominations Canada’s public producer received annually in 2010 and 2011. Continue reading National Film Board Nets a Record Seven Webby Nominations
Religious right’s rejection of science is baffling
Is the world getting nuttier? Looking at recent events in North America, it’s hard not to conclude that humanity is taking a crazy step backwards. I recall a time when… Continue reading Religious right’s rejection of science is baffling
Education & Careers – Alternatives Journal Call for Proposals
ALTERNATIVES JOURNAL * CALL FOR PROPOSALS *Education & Careers* Proposals due Monday March 26, 2012 at 9am EST ALTERNATIVES’ … Continue reading Education & Careers – Alternatives Journal Call for Proposals
Students at Endeavour Centre to build Canada’s Greenest Home
As part of the Sustainable New Construction: Building a New Future program, students at Endeavour will take on the role of lead builders on a single family residence — a 2,000-square-foot, two-story home that will be built on an infill lot in an older neighbourhood near downtown Peterborough. Continue reading Students at Endeavour Centre to build Canada’s Greenest Home
Leading Change: Forum for Young Sustainability Leaders
Leading Change is a Canada-wide movement started by young environmental and sustainability professionals working together to catalyze action and influence positive change locally, regionally and internationally. Continue reading Leading Change: Forum for Young Sustainability Leaders
Call for Papers: Ecocultures 2012: Transitions to Sustainability
Ecocultures 2012: Transitions to Sustainability A Conference to take place at the University of Essex, 17th -18th April 2012 Ecocultures are communities from whom we can learn the art and science of sustainable living. The aim of Ecocultures 2012 is to advance knowledge of how communities adapt successfully to social-ecological change, maintain resilience and enhance […] Continue reading Call for Papers: Ecocultures 2012: Transitions to Sustainability
Call for Papers: Sustainable Futures for Global Cities and Suburbs
The National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University and Hofstra Cultural Center in partnership with Columbia University Center for Sustainable Urban Development and New York University Center for the Sustainable Built Environment present: From the Outside In: Sustainable Futures for Global Cities and Suburbs A Conference at Hofstra University Thursday-Saturday, November 8-10, 2012 This […] Continue reading Call for Papers: Sustainable Futures for Global Cities and Suburbs