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Engage and inspire your grades 6-12 students with our curriculum-linked citizen science projects, right in your school grounds or nearby green space!
Engage and inspire your grades 6-12 students with our curriculum-linked citizen science projects, right in your school grounds or nearby green space!
We have two exciting environmental monitoring projects this winter. SkNOWLEDGE involves monitoring local snowfall, while our iNaturalist project involves monitoring local biodiversity. You can collect data for both projects in the same trip to your local park or greenspace. Volunteer as much time as you like, submitting as many observations as you are able to (minimum 2 hours suggested).
Meet Edwin P., a high school bug enthusiast and art hobbyist from the GTA. Edwin got involved with EcoSpark during a school project. Inspired by his passion, he crafted animal-themed ink stamps for EcoSpark, using a process involving design, printing, and carving. Edwin's unique approach strikes a balance between accurate and artistic. Thank you to Edwin for his time, effort, and artistic flair!
EcoSpark strives to be a community leader in local engagement, education, citizen science and collaboration. Ongoing conversation has been present within the community that practices Citizen Science dating back to 2007, suggesting that the term Citizen Science is not reflective of the inclusive goals within the community as not everyone sees themselves as a citizen. EcoSpark seeks to ensure that our terminology reflects our goal to engage in inclusive practices.
Help put Toronto and the GTA on the map to win the title of the wildest city in Canada by taking part in the City Nature Challenge 2023 from April 28 - May 1!
Youth and the future of our planet depend on collaboration across the globe. Frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) have been useful for organizations like EcoSpark and our partners, because they set out focus areas and emphasize the interdependent problem solving we need to truly make progress.