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Bernard Eco Team. It all started with the grade 3 class taking a pledge to help the environment. Grade 3 class. Read about the environment. Recycle. pledge to make a difference. Picking up garbage. Reduce and reuse. Started composting. Studied biodiversity. Save energy.
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Bernard Eco Team It all started with the grade 3 class taking a pledge to help the environment . Grade 3 class Read about the environment Recycle pledge to make a difference Picking up garbage Reduce and reuse
Started composting Studied biodiversity Save energy Participated in Great Backyard Bird count Learned about native plants
But we wanted to grow our own food and increase our school’s biodiversity. We found the perfect spot - our courtyard.
We had a dream………….. Convert our boring, grey courtyard to a vibrant, green oasisthat will attract birds butterflies and grow veggies.
We invited special garden expert Brian Minter who talked to us about sustainability and what plants to grow…….
We planted our seeds and treated them with care. Gave them clean water and fed them fresh air.
We measured We did fundraising Drew up plans and made a budget. We fundraised
Our team has grown to over thirty people and we are ready to tackle the next phase……… benches then spring planting.
A BIG thanks to… Brian Minter - expert garden advice Imaginaction – for grant Kelmore Enterprises (Bill Kelly) -free soil Fraser Valley Landscaping - free advice and labor Rona - discount on wood and supplies Woligrocky family – labor and support Stephany family – free bees Parents who donated cupcakes, seeds and plants Students and staff who supported our project EA – Mrs Stevens Aboriginal Support – Mrs. Desroches and finally our teachers – Ms. Boucher (Gr. 3) and Mrs. Jones (Gr. 5/6)
Thank you to the following students that helped with the power point and the planting. Tessa Morgan Maeghan Cameron TinaAustin Harrison Duresa Taylor Jesse Assumpta Meagen Alexa Olivia