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GreenRoots empowers educators, parents and community leaders to teach environmental literacy using our suite of connected in-class and outdoor learning activities. We make it easy to get your students outside!


Through GreenRoots we aim to ignite that green spark among students, creating life-long nature stewards. Learn while exploring natural spaces in your schoolyard or within walking distance of your school. No bus required! 




GreenRoots offers: 


  1. Downloadable Toolkits with lesson plans and eco-activities, tied to the Ontario curriculum for JK - Grade 12
  2. Interactive classroom presentations led by Oakvillegreen staff (virtual)
  3. Outdoor discovery activities led by Oakvillegreen staff - nature walks, urban forest discovery and stewardship





 Our GreenRoots lesson plans introduce 3 key topics:


Browse through our Toolkits below. Click to learn more about the topic and what's included in each.


Contact us today at greenroots@oakvillegreen.org to book a live class presentation/webinar, or to plan an outdoor nature activity.

GREENROOTS TOOLKITS

Each Toolkit contains a Lesson Plan, 2-3 Activity Sheets, and ideas for extensions.

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TOPICS ON BIODIVERSITY

Increasing and maintaining biodiversity where we live.

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TOPICS ON CLIMATE CHANGE

Combatting climate change with hope, connection, knowledge and stewardship.

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TOPICS ON BIOMIMICRY

Learning from nature’s processes to spark innovation and solve complex human problems.

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