Celebrating Earth Day with Enthusiasm at Lakefield College School
Monday, April 22 was Earth Day and as a school that recognizes the importance of spending time outdoors and in nature every day, it was only natural for us to celebrate Earth Day with great enthusiasm!
The day began with a breathtaking sunrise paddle at 7:30 a.m. Despite the cold morning air, the peaceful waters of Lake Katchewanooka provided the perfect backdrop for students and staff to connect with nature and appreciate the beauty of the world around them.
Throughout the afternoon, our students participated in a variety of enriching activities from sports to art to gardening. Some tended to our beehives, where they learned about bees' crucial role in our ecosystem. Others opted for more active pursuits, such as outdoor yoga, frisbee golf, or biking. For those seeking a more creative outlet, photography and art activities allowed them to capture the natural beauty of their surroundings. To connect with nature more holistically, forest bathing was also on offer (the simple method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees whilst breathing deeply). For those seeking sustainable practices, students were invited to work in the community garden and plant trees at Northcote while learning about invasive species.
Earth Day Activities at Lakefield College School
- Sunrise paddle on the lake
- Tending to the bee-hives at our apiary
- Outdoor Yoga
- Frisbee golf
- Nature photography/art
- Photo scavenger hunt
- Forest bathing
- Body scrub making
- Games on Harris Field
- Bush craft
- Bike rides
- Scandinavian wood stacking
- Fun Run - Plogging Edition (Plogging is a combination of jogging with picking up litter, merging the Swedish verbs plocka upp [pick up] and jogga [jog])
- Climbing the climbing wall
- Learning about fast fashion
- Community garden preparation
- Dog walking on our trails
- Natural Fabric Dyeing with Jade O’Keeffe (Farm Support, and Curricular Experiences Coordinator)
- Vegetarian and vegan food taste testing (with Aramark Nutritionist, Clare)
- High ropes course
- Vegan and vegetarian vooking
- Garbage clean-up in Lakefield
- Invasive species removal at Northcote with Kawartha Land Trust
- Tree planting at Northcote
- Attend an Indigenous Earth Stewardship Conference
It was also a "clean casuals" day. Through their "Clean Casual Passports" students and staff supported a fundraiser for Canada's Forest Trust—an initiative aimed at taking "bold action in the face of climate change" by growing a "School Smart Forest".
We are always pleased to see our students express passion and energy for environmental responsibility. Whether through involvement in LEAF Club, an interest in helping out at our Northcote Farm, passion for organizing a clothing swap or enthusiasm for learning more about how to make a positive impact, our students continue to demonstrate their commitment to making a difference and creating a sustainable future. We hope that their passion for the environment will continue to grow and inspire others to take action toward a more sustainable future.
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4391 County Road 29, Lakefield Ontario K0L 2H0 705.652.3324 admissions@lcs.on.ca
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Lakefield College School is a private, coeducational boarding and day school for students in grades 9 through 12, located in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
We respectfully acknowledge that Lakefield College School is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, collectively known as the Williams Treaties First Nations, which include: Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville, Scugog Island, Rama, Beausoleil, and Georgina Island First Nations. Lakefield College School respectfully acknowledges that the Williams Treaties First Nations are the stewards and caretakers of these lands and waters in perpetuity and that they continue to maintain this responsibility to ensure their health and integrity for generations to come.
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