On Oct. 17th, 2012, the students at Quaker Road P.S. remeasured the 15 trees on their P4C site. The students learnt about climate change, tree anatomy, and how to measure the different parts of a tree. Quaker Road P.S. is located in Welland, ON and its P4C site was established
On Oct. 12th, 2012, Dr. G.J. MacGillivray Public School planted 15 trees and 45 shrubs on their school grounds in one day! Their P4C site was established in Courtice, ON. [scrollGallery id=35]
On October 2nd, 2012, Mrs. Hume’s class at Oakville Trafalgar High School remeasured the 15 trees at their P4C site. Students learnt about climate change, tree anatomy, and how to measure the different parts of the tree. Oakville Trafalgar High School is located in Oakville, ON and its P4C site
On Sept. 27th, 2012, Mr. Rodriguez’s Gr. 11 and Gr. 12 physics classes remesaured 15 trees at their P4C schoolyard site. The students learnt about tree anatomy, different species of trees, and how to measure the different parts of a tree. Applewood Heights S.S. is located in Mississauga, ON and
On Sept. 21st, 2012, Alice Casselman, the President of ACER won the COEO Award and a life time membership to COEO. This award was presented to Alice in recognition of her ongoing and outstanding contribution to the promotion and development of outdoor education in the Province of Ontario. Congratulations Alice!
ACER hosted its 2012 AGM at the Humber Arboretum, Toronto. At 4:30 p.m., Lynn Short led a walk through the area, showing the projects that ACER has established since the late 1990s. We would like to thank all who attended! ACER Team
Thank everybody for the interest in our Planting for Change program! We still have 2 spots left for the fall planting. The funding application is due on May 14th! If you are still interested, please contact with us ASAP at aceracreinfo@gmail.com
Please save the date! ACER invites you to attend to our Annual General Meeting! To be held at 7 p.m. at the Humber Urban Ecology Center, Humber Arboretum on June 4th, 2012. Lynn Short will lead a ‘discovery walk’ through our projects at Humber starting at 4:30 p.m.Registration will start
On Friday, February 10, 2012, ACER attended the 63rd annual Ontario Forestry Association Conference held at the Nottawasaga Inn located in Alliston, Ontario. The theme of the 2012 Conference was “Prescription for Nature: Healthy Forests for Healthy People” . Over 250 landowners, students, educators, and resource professionals from across Ontario
On Wednesday, November 2, ACER started its 15th Planting for Change site at West Credit Secondary School, Mississauga. The Planting for Change program allows students to collect data on the health and yearly growth of their tree plantings as they explore issues surrounding climate change locally and globally. Hands-on involvement
On Thursday, Oct 27, 2011, students from Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School started collecting data on the trees just planted on Oct 25 at Humber Arboretum. They also put on t-bars, burlaps, mulch, and tree guards to further protect the little trees. A day well spent! ACER helped the students
On Tuesday, Oct 25, 2011, ACER partnered up with Humber Arboretum in the Planting for Change Program allowing students to collect data on the health and yearly growth of their tree plantings as they explore issues surrounding climate change locally and globally. Students from Blessed John XXIII Catholic School and
On Friday, Oct 21, 2011, ACER started Quaker Road’s first Planting for Change Program in Welland. The Planting for Change Program allows students to collect data on the health and yearly growth of their tree plantings as they explore issues surrounding climate change locally and globally. ACER helped Quaker Road’s
On October 13, 2011, ACER started Princess Elizabeth Public School Planting for Change Program in Welland. The Planting for Change Program allows students to collect data on the health and yearly growth of their tree plantings as they explore issues surrounding climate change locally and globally. ACER helped the school
On Wednesday, September 28, 2011, ACER continued the monitoring of the Appleby College Planting for Change plot in Oakville. Taking more measurements and seeing to the maintenance of the plot. All the trees, which were planted in 2008, are healthy and thriving; the plot is maintained very well. Project Coordinator,
On Friday, September 9th, 2011, ACER facilitated a training session at the Paradise Grove Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake, where one of ACER’s one-hectare biodiversity observation plots is located. Staffs and volunteers from Niagara Parks Commission participated in the training, which included how to monitor tree species diversity and health on standard one-hectare forest plots using
On Friday, August 5th, 2011, ACER facilitated a 2-hour workshop for secondary teachers at the Niagara College, Niagara-on-the-Lake Campus. The Ontario Teachers Federation within its Professional Learning Program offered a 3-day workshop called “Going Green – Learning Goes Outdoors,” which allows the teachers to learn about different ways to incorporate
On July 27, 2011 ACER facilitated the training of teachers from across Ontario at Bark Lake. The Ontario Teachers Federation within its Professional Learning Program offered a workshop called “Going Green – Learning Goes Outdoors,” which allows the teachers to learn about different ways to incorporate the environmental education within
On Monday, June 27, ACER hosted the 2011 Annual General Meeting at the Humber Urban Ecology Center, Mississauga. Members were updated on ACER activities. ACER Members also celebrated ACER’s 10-year partnership with Humber Arboretum as well as ACER’s 20th year. Alice Cassleman presented Chair Tom Smith and Counselor Suzan Hall
On Fri, June 24, ACER started a Planting for Change program at Richmond St PS, Thorold, Ontario. The Planting for Change Program allows students to collect data on the health and yearly growth of their tree plantings as they explore issues surrounding climate change locally and globally. Hands-on involvement with
On Thursday, June 2, 2011 ACER started TL Kennedy’s first Planting for Change Program in Mississagua. The Planting for Change Program allows students to collect data on the health and yearly growth of their tree plantings as they explore issues surrounding climate change locally and globally. ACER helped TL Kennedy’s
On Thursday June 2, 2011 Ridgewood PS celebrated their 1st year birthday in Mississauga for the Planting for Change project which enables students and teachers to maintain and measure their own personal tree plot. ACER celebrated 1 year since the program was introduced to Ridgewood. A yearly measurement was taken
On November 18, 2010 ACER continued the monitoring of the Robert Bateman plot in Burlington. Taking more measurements and seeing to the maintenance of the plot. The plot is doing well, a sign of proper maintenance and care on the part of students and staff. Our thanks go out to
On November 17, 2010 ACER continued monitoring the Christ the King plot. Taking more measurements and seeing to the maintenance of the plot. The plot is doing well, a sign of proper maintenance and care on the part of students and staff. Our thanks go out to everyone who helped
On November 17, 2010 ACER continued monitoring the Herb Campbell plot in Caledon. Taking more measurements and seeing to the maintenance of the plot. The plot is doing well, a sign of proper maintenance and care on the part of students and staff. Our thanks go out to everyone who
On September 26, 2010 ACER facilitated a Humber Youth Stewardship Planting. The goal of this program is to engage local youth in the restoration and monitoring of natural areas. The planting that took place today was part of a restoration process that brings damaged areas back to full health. We
On June 22, 2010 Humber Youth began the Summer segment of the Humber Youth Stewardship Program. This program focuses on training students to remove invasive species in a selected area, to carry out a base line inventory of remaining native trees and to lead a community restoration planting. The area
On June 4, 2010 ACER started Ridgewood Public School’s first Planting for Change Program in Mississauga. The Planting for Change Program allows students to collect data on the health and yearly growth of their tree plantings as they explore issues surrounding climate change locally and globally. ACER helped Ridgewood’s students
On May 31, 2010 Acer hosted its 2010 Annual general meeting in the Green Hall of The Unitarian Congregation. The meeting consisted of an update on current ACER activities as well as a review of ACER’s programs. Thanks to all those who came out and we hope to see you
On May 25, 2010 ACER worked with Belfountain Public School students and staff to facilitate the “Let’s Plant, Measure and Mulch” program at Humber Arboretum. This program offers teachers and environment clubs a unique chance to relate science to technology, society and the environment at our Outdoor Climate Change Laboratory
On May 18, 2010 ACER worked with St. Jude Catholic School students and staff to facilitate the “Let’s Plant, Measure and Mulch” program at Humber Arboretum. This program offers teachers and environment clubs a unique chance to relate science to technology, society and the environment at our Outdoor Climate Change
On May 17, 2010 ACER started Guido Bres first Planting for Change Program in Hamilton. The Planting for Change Program allows students to collect data on the health and yearly growth of their tree plantings as they explore issues surrounding climate change locally and globally. ACER helped the high school
On May 14, 2010 ACER started John Fisher Junior Public School’s first Planting for Change Program in Toronto. The Planting for Change Program allows students to collect data on the health and yearly growth of their tree plantings as they explore issues surrounding climate change locally and globally. ACER helped
On May 10, 2010 ACER worked with St. Roch correspondents to facilitate the “Let’s Plant, Measure and Mulch” program at Humber Arboretum. This program offers teachers and environment clubs a unique chance to relate science to technology, society and the environment at our Outdoor Climate Change Laboratory located at the
On June 2, 2009 ACER host its Annual General Meeting at the Green Hall of The Unitarian Congregation. The meeting consisted of an update on current ACER activities as well as a review of ACER’s programs. Thanks to all those who came out and we hope to see you next
On October 27, 2008 ACER started Herb Campbell’s first Planting for Change Program. The Planting for Change Program allows students to collect data on the health and yearly growth of their tree plantings as they explore issues surrounding climate change locally and globally. ACER helped the high school students and
On May 17, 2005 ACER worked with Albion Heights students and staff to facilitate the “Let’s Plant, Measure and Mulch” program at Humber Arboretum. This program offers teachers and environment clubs a unique chance to relate science to technology, society and the environment at our Outdoor Climate Change Laboratory located
Through May 10-18, 2004 ACER facilitated five “Let’s Plant, Measure and Mulch” programs with a variety of students. “Let’s Plant, Measure and Mulch!” provides a unique opportunity for students to broaden their understanding of scientific investigation through research field trips. Tioralareeword The Programs were a success and students learned valuable
On May 16, 2004 ACER held its annual general meeting where member of ACER’s team presented thier project updates and members were informed on the recent activities ACER has participated in. We hope you are as impressed as we are at our current standings and we hope to see you all next year!
In March 1998, Alice Casselman participated on the Education and Awareness Workgroup formed by the Environmental Task Force created by the City of Toronto. This Task Force’s main goal was to recommend an Environmental Plan for the City of Toronto. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS: The Environmental Task Force’s Education and Awareness