2. Question One:
Thinkingback, what programs or activities
were offered at your post secondary
school that encouraged sustainable or
environmentally friendly thinking?
3. Common Other Findings:
Answers :
Recycling program Solar panels
Environmental or Bike repair stations
Earth club
Organic, local
Earth Day
food (when
celebrations
possible) served in
Tree planting
cafeterias
Science nature
School gardens
walks
Walk to school
week
4. School Gardens:
What is a school Question Two:
garden?
Literally a garden on What are some
school grounds possible benefits of
having a school
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school-garden.html answers.
5. Benefits:
Financialreturn from selling products to the
cafeteria and at farmers markets which can
help offset some of the initial cost
In the case of Vancouver Technical School, the
garden has been funded by a $35,000 grant
Creates an outdoor classroom for teachers to
utilize
Shows students where some of the food they
eat comes from and how it grows
Provides the opportunity for a new club
Creates a unique space for students to go to
and work or socialize
6. Question Three:
Tothose of you that are future teachers,
would you utilize a school garden for
lessons if possible?
Everyone else, can you see the potential
or is the initial cost too great?
7. Sustainable SFU
Sustainable SFU is in the process of building
a learning garden just outside the AQ and
are planning to hold workshops showing
students how to grow and use local food,
while also teaching about garden and
business management.
They will also be making pots available for
student and class rental.
8. Question Four:
What are some general thoughts on SFU’s
learning garden? Would you utilize any
aspect of what is being offered
(workshops, rental, nice place to study)?
9. Question Five:
Inthe case of Vancouver Technical
Secondary, they received their grant from
outside the school district. Is funding
projects like this something school districts
should really look into?
