Announcing the 2014 Think&EatGreen@School Summer Institute
Mansfield, Brent
We hope that you can join us!
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2014 THINK&EATGREEN@SCHOOL SUMMER INSTITUTE
What is Think&EatGreen@School?
The Think&EatGreen@School Project is a Community-University Research Alliance promoting change in what K-12 students eat, learn and do at school in relation to food, health and the environment. The project engages students through growing, preparing, and sharing food and managing food waste. The Project and Summer Institute wouldn’t be possible without the numerous community partners that bring the partnership alive!
What is the Summer Institute?
The Think&EatGreen@School 2014 Summer Institute will grow the vision and capacity of school staff, students, staff and school communities to collaboratively develop healthy and sustainable food systems at their school. This three-day experiential conference will host a combination of plenaries and hands on workshops focusing on different components of the school food system: food gardens and orchards; composting and waste management; food procurement; food preparation and consumption; innovations in teaching and learning; and school food policies. To see pictures and schedules from last year please click here.
Working with others in our school communities is an important part of making lasting change possible. As such, we are asking that people try to come as part of schoolwide-teams: teachers, administrators, support staff and/or community partners. As space is limited, those registering in teams are offered a discount and will be given preference.
There is a stream for high school youth leaders at this year’s Summer Institute. If you know youth that might be interested in attending please have them contact in...@thinkeatgreen.ca or apply directly here.
Details and Application
Summer Institute Dates and Times: Wednesday, July 2 to Friday, July 4, from 9am-3pm each day. Attendees must attend all three days.
Cost (including delicious lunches and snacks):
Before May 23rd Early Bird Deadline:
$150 per person for school teams (early bird) or $175 per person for individuals
After May 23rd (if there is still room):
$200 per person for school teams or $225 per person for individuals
* The cost of the Summer Institute is significantly subsidized. Please consider contacting your school administration or district to see if there is professional development funding available. Contact us at in...@thinkeatgreen.ca if you are in need of financial aid. We have some scholarships available.
Location: David Thompson Secondary School, 1755 East 55th Avenue, Vancouver, BC.
To Apply: Go here or to www.thinkeatgreen.ca and click on the application link. The early bird deadline to apply is Friday, May 23. You will be notified by Friday, May 30 if you have been accepted. Early registration is appreciated!