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School Ground Greening Workshops - 2009-2010

Wed, 2009-11-18 13:30 — Richard Deadman
2009-11-25 19:00
For the information of school councils,
Attend a free series of inspiring workshops designed to help you plan a successful and sustainable school ground greening project. Workshops are open to all Ottawa schools and daycares that want to engage their students in creating healthy, stimulating play and learning spaces.    Teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, custodians, students and community volunteers are all welcome.
For workshop dates and details, see attached flyer.

 

All workshops run from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
St. Michael Catholic School, 437 Donald Street, Ottawa.

 

Getting Started
Wednesday, November 25
Participate in a lively evening of slides and discussion. Learn about building a greening team, the different planning stages and how to create a sustainable school ground project.

 

Surveying People and the Grounds
Thursday, December 3
Find out how to gather the information you need about your site and the people who use it, and conduct class-by-class brainstorming sessions to design your project. Includes suggestions for involving children.

 

Site Design: Getting From Here to There
Thursday, February 4
A large floor model will demonstrate what information you will need to gather before you can create your plan. Learn about how results from school surveys are used to design a project. Participants are invited to describe their school ground and share their site plans, photos and any ideas they have for involvingchildren and enlisting volunteers from the school community.

 

Sustaining Your Project
Wednesday, February 17
Begin with the end in mind. How will your project be maintained? Who will care for it? Increase the long-term success of your project by finding out about school board responsibilities, written maintenance agreements, design tips for low-maintenance landscapes, “passing the torch,” and maintaining your site through the curriculum.

 

Planting and Maintaining your Trees
Thursday, February 25
Greening teams typically devote a considerable amount of time to planning, fundraising and planting, but all too often neglect to plan for the essential follow-up tree care and maintenance. Find out how to plant, protect and care for your trees.

 

Financing Your Project
Thursday, March 4
Money doesn’t grow on trees, but trees can attract money! You will learn how to create a budget and about proven strategies for bringing dollars to your project (funding sources and grant application tips), as well as simple and effective fundraising ideas. You will also learn how to tap into sources of free materials, in-kind support and expertise within your community.

 

To Register
Email your name, school and contact details to Ann Coffey at ann.coffey@schoolgrounds.ca.
For more information, call Ann Coffey, Evergreen Associate at 613-746-8668.

 

These workshops are co-presented by Ann Coffey, author of A Guide to Transforming School Grounds, and OCDSB School Ground Design Consultant, Jeff Kaster.
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