Environmental Challenges
Monthly Environmental Challenges 2026-2027
We all have a role to play in caring for our planet, Mother Earth, Shkagamikwe.
Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will continue to focus on sustainability by participating in a series of environmental challenges throughout the school year.
September 2026
EcoStart (Pledge / Plan / Develop a Code)
October 2026
Building Sustainable Communities (Waste Reduction / Local Food / Take Me Outside Day / Walk & Ride to School)
November 2026
World Paper Free Day
December 2026
Cozy-Up for Green Readings (Green Gatherings / Textile Swap / Book Exchange)
January 2027
Ring-In a Green New Year (Litterless Lunches / Waste Audit / Sorting Waste)
February 2027
Winter Wildlife Awareness (Winter Walk / Bird Count / Species at Risk)
March 2027
Canada Water Week
April 2027
Earth Week and Earth Day (Community Clean-Up)
May 2027
EcoSummit and Sustainable Practices (Pollinators / World Bee Day)
June 2027
Sustainable Food (Food Gardening / Pollinator Gardening)