EarthCARE Trainings a Success!

November 14, 2007

Three separate training sessions were offered to the EarthCARE teams in Elementary schools this fall. Many teams attended with several students, Educational Assistants, Custodians and teachers leading the EarthCARE initiative this school year.

Several resources were shared. Emily Adams, teacher from Frankford Public School lead an activity in which students and staff critiqued environmental books to see how they might be used within the classroom. School groups chose their favorite to share with the larger group and it was suggested that some might be purchased from monies through 'gain-sharing' to add to their school libraries.

Lisa Resmer, teacher and coordinator from CoeHill Public School shared many resources with the group. DVDs and activities from Ducks Unlimited Wetland Educational Program-Project Webfoot and teaching units from the Canadian Forestry Association were among some of the resources presented to the group.

Each school was challenged to talk about their school goals and the possible activities they might have involvement with throughout the school year. Much interest and enthusiasm was felt throughout the sessions and the EarthCARE teams seemed inspired and ready to 'make a difference!'

A special thanks to our EarthCARE teams for their energizing participation!