Science Education and Local Communities (SELC) @local_science
Promoting education and local communities through the discipline of science Canada Joined August 2019-
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The #Greenbelt offsets 71 million tonnes of carbon each year & much of that is thanks to our #forests. On top of carbon storage, forests keep communities cooler while also protecting local #biodiversity. Stay tuned for a new report coming out that shows us the power of š²š²š²!
By 2050, there could be more plastic than fish in the ocean. A healthy ocean benefits everyone & can help achieve the #GlobalGoals. See how you can #ActNow to help #SaveOurOcean: un.org/sustainabledevā¦
A circular economy could have positive impacts on our environment! Learn more about a circular economy with our Eco 360 program. Click here: programs.greenlearning.ca/eco-360 #greenlearning #circulareconomy #eviromentaled #enviromentaleducation
We'll be tuning in today to watch ESRC faculty affiliate Dr. Francine Mccarthy discuss her research about Crawford Lake and the Anthropocene on @TheSocialCTV !
We'll be tuning in today to watch ESRC faculty affiliate Dr. Francine Mccarthy discuss her research about Crawford Lake and the Anthropocene on @TheSocialCTV !
šHappy International Youth Day! ššEducating and empowering youth is our pathway to a sustainable future. Let's equip them with the knowledge, skills and support to contribute to making a real difference for our planet! #YouthEmpowerment #SustainabilityEducation #BrighterFuture
"...students learn fundamental science concepts better when they are contextualised within real-world problems and issues. A contextualised curriculum also creates space for other valid knowledge systems such as mÄtauranga MÄori and Indigenous knowledge." theconversation.com/nz-curriculum-ā¦
Last week, ENSU 3V90 student Emily Duquette was named a recipient of the Faculty of Social Sciences' Best Essay Prize! Emily's winning assignment was a proposal for a community engagement project to enhance sustainability. Congratulations, Emily!
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I am so excited & proud to share my Ss project with the world! My Ss in the fall set out to produce a sustainble cooking showš“focused on reducing food waste!ššš šæ Videos 1 & 2 are posted on YouTube! Checkout our channel! @LSF_LST @dsbn @vireoeducation youtube.com/channel/UCiIvxā¦
š The results are in! Thanks to everyone who participated in #CityNatureChallenge2023 : #Toronto and #GTA šŗļø Click through the images to view key results from Toronto & GTA, #Canada, & all around the world #CitizenScience #CommunityScience #UrbanNature #Biodiversity #BioBlitz
Here are five facts you need to knowĀ regarding the long-standing and tightly linked connection between forests and human health. ow.ly/z0EV50NVXX6"
Our latest study shows that urbanization in the surrounding landscape negatively influences Wood thrush abundance in forest fragments. Led by @KarlHeide, we examined the the effect of development over a 20+ year period on abundance and nest success. ace-eco.org/vol18/iss1/artā¦
š§āš¬ Have you ever wanted to become a #CitizenScientist? š» It's easy! Our website has free apps and maps to help you on your journey. š± Put your new knowledge and skills to use during #CityNatureChallenge: #Toronto and #GTA from April 28th - May 1st.
Today is #EarthDay, which means there will be lots of trees planted! We love planting trees (we have planted more than 4 million of them!) but if we want to protect our environment and our communities from the impacts of climate change, thereās a lot more that needs to be done.
Today, we can celebrate all the amazing work done by Earth ššš activists! It is also a reminder of how far we still have to go to protect our planet. We can achieve a lot together! š±ā»ļøš²š³#EarthDayEveryDay @JamesMordenDSBN @dsbn @EcoSchoolsCAN @EarthDay #EarthDay2023
The Brock Learning Lab is accepting applications for volunteer tutors and interns (unpaid) for the Spring 2023 session (May 1 to June 1, 2023). Tutoring programs will be held both in-person and virtually/online. Apply by April 26, 2023. Learn more: bit.ly/bllopportunitiā¦
FREE workshop: Upcycling Your Classroom! Join @OceanSchoolNow and us to discuss a circular economy for diverting plastics from our environment and engage in fun activities! ow.ly/8arz50NFohC #ABed #ONTed #BCed #SaskEd #EdChat #EnviroEd

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