A.P.E. Fund Communities of the Future: Growing Sustainable Food Together Oyster Pond, Nova Scotia Working with the two grade six classes, we will be participating in the Brilliant Labs The Community of the Future Innovation Challenge! This will inspire our students to explore their empathy and ingenuity to realize how our environment can impact a community’s wellness, economy and longevity. Where Oyster Pond, Nova Scotia Areas of Impact Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment), Environmental Inequity (People) Resources Our Resource section includes things like our Climate Change Curriculum Guide and our Biodiversity Guide. These can be helpful tools for any Roots & Shoots project! Discover Resources Explore Projects Biodiversity Loss (Animals) Climate Change (Environment) Environmental Inequity (People) Environmental Inequity (People) Microgreens – Mega Nutrition! We identified that a big need in our community is food insecurity. We realized that many students at our school are currently accessing food banks. After researching, we learned microgreens are nutrient dense, easy to grow and could be a great source of fresh vegetables. We plan to grow our own! View project Climate Change (Environment) Vermicomposting classroom waste My students have noticed how much food waste there was at school. We brainstormed solutions and a group of students came upon vermicomposting online. Their plan is to collect compostoble waste from the school cafeteria and use the natural fertilizer to enhancing plant growth in out community garden. View project Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment), Environmental Inequity (People) Saving Our Wetlands Students will learn about the various biomes in Manitoba with a focus on wetlands. They will learn about the importance of wetlands and how the loss of wetlands affects animals and humans. Students will spread awareness about how our actions can impact the environment. View project
