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School Garden and Wildlife/Bird Observation Station

Fort Assiniboine, Alberta

I would love to increase the size of our tiny school garden so that we can begin to provide some fresh food options for our school breakfast and lunch program in the spring (fresh greens) and fall (squash, tomatoes, potatoes). Would also plant pollinator plants and grow bird seed.

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Fort Assiniboine, Alberta
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Biodiversity Loss (Animals)
Pollinator Protectors
Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment), Environmental Inequity (People)

Protecting the Pollinators

The Students were tasked with researching pollinators and coming up with ways they could help support the pollinator population; this was done through community walks and online research. They worked on feeding, housing, and supporting the pollinators where ever possible. The students were: planting

Biodiversity Loss (Animals), Climate Change (Environment)

Environmental Sustainability of Beauchemin Park

The area around some of the trees in our park are eroding and becoming compacted. We want to let these areas rest for a full year in order to observe the land resting and regenerating. We want to use the knowledge we gain to examine other well-used areas of the park, and help restore those […]

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.