Ontario Schools Protect Greenbelt’s Biodiversity and Native Plant Species through EcoSchools Program
TORONTO, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EcoSchools Canada’s Take Action in the Greenbelt program provides resources for schools across Ontario to learn about native plants and biodiversity.
- TORONTO, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EcoSchools Canada’s Take Action in the Greenbelt program provides resources for schools across Ontario to learn about native plants and biodiversity.
- This year, the Foundation’s continued support of the program has allowed 131 schools from 50 school boards to take the Greenbelt Biodiversity Action – created to support students in understanding biodiversity and provide funding to plant native species in their community.
- The grant received 83 submissions and 14 grants were awarded to schools on or in close proximity to the Ontario Greenbelt.
- “As Ontario grows, and pressure on biodiversity corridors increases, we need to provide education about native plants and opportunities to support biodiversity right in our communities."