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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)