More than 90 students plan climate projects at Owen Sound conference
Students from 13 Grey and Bruce schools pitched ideas like pollinator gardens and water refill stations at the fifth Youth Climate Action Conference on Oct. 28.
By David Ellis · · 1 min read
More than 90 elementary students and over 15 educators from 13 schools across Grey and Bruce counties gathered at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre in Owen Sound on Oct. 28 for the fifth annual Youth Climate Action Conference, the Bluewater District School Board said.
The day opened with the Wabnookwe Singers from Saugeen First Nation. Grade 9 students from Mary Immaculate Catholic School shared an action project inspired by last year's conference, and local youth Anaïs Mitropoulos spoke about her journey from climate anxiety to hope and action, according to the board.
Students took part in labs developed with Georgian College's Community Innovation Lab on topics including cutting consumption, waste, emissions, water and food. In the afternoon, they worked with teachers on action plans and pitched ideas including pollinator gardens, an outdoor classroom and a water refill station. Hillcrest Elementary School in Owen Sound received $300 for its Pollinator Paradise project, the board said.
"It is so inspiring to see students from across Grey and Bruce spend the day learning, asking questions, and planning projects of their own," Grey County Warden Andrea Matrosovs said in the release.
The conference was organized by The Sustainability Project with support from Learning for a Sustainable Future, Grey County, both local school boards, the City of Owen Sound and other partners.
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