All classes in Oakenwald from K-6 have been involved in culturing perennial plants that are native to Manitoba. We have been learning that to have a sustainable ecosystem, it is important for insects to have native perennials to depend upon for food and shelter.
Every day 2, for the entire school year, grade 3 classes go outside for a minimum of one hour in the afternoon for intentional outdoor education combining social studies, science, mathematics, arts, and social skills.
Our grade 3/4 class is spending Wednesdays, full days, outside at Fort Whyte Alive Forest School.
The Nature Kids Club will create a gardening committee within the environmental committee who are in charge of monitoring and responsible for setting priorities for the school in terms of how the garden is run.
The Nature Kids Club creates a food waste prevention committee (organics) committee within the environmental committee who are in charge of collection, monitoring and responsible for setting priorities for the school in terms of how to reduce organics waste.
