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Calgary
Calgary Board of Education
| School Name |
Project Description |
Altadore Elementary School
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Phase One (1998) - garden-like area planted with native plants, includes pathways, weather station, stump seating; Phase Two (2003) - woodland area |
Annie Foote Elementary School
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Small inner courtyard; raised beds |
| Brentwood Elementary School |
One of the oldest projects in Calgary at 13 plus years; well-established wooded area; many native plants; little hardscaping |
| Cayon Meadows Elementary School |
Worked with city of Calgary's Integrated Pest Management Dept. to create xeriscape plantings; installed 2003, 2004; extensive project across front of the school; amphitheatre, wood walking bridges, aspen grove, use of recycled tire path material |
| Dr. E. W. Coffin Elementary |
Fully engaged school; raised beds built several years ago; have adopted near-by natural area; amphitheatre and naturalized area installed 2004; included natural swales to collect rainwater and rescued plants |
| Glendale Elementary School |
well-established area (2002) with new native plantings (2004); includes composters, mosaic tiles, grass labyrinth, native shrubs, wildflowers and grasses |
| Olympic Heights School |
One of the oldest projects in Calgary installed 1995; well-established area in open front courtyard; amphitheatre; interpretive signage; demonstration garden for native wildflowers |
| Sunalta Elementary |
installed 2005; utilized existing plantings and added beds with native plants, benches, large amphitheatre combined with labyrinth; butterfly garden |
| Sunnyside Community School |
project installed 2000 through 2002; three distinct areas - prairie, riverside, aspen woodland; great use of logs, boulders; very organic, great for creative play |
| William Reid Elementary School |
Phases installed 2002, 2003; project stretches down side of school; pathways, small amphitheatre, mural on school wall, dry river bed, labyrinth, engraved rocks |
| For a complete list of schoolyard naturalization projects within the Calgary Board of Education click here. |
Calgary Catholic School District
| School Name |
Project Description |
| Ascension of our Lord Elementary/Junior High School |
Planted 2002; butterfly garden, boulder seating area |
| St. Luke Elementary School (Ecole) |
Planted 2002; small area of exterior courtyard; small raised beds, embedded boulder seating; great plant diversity including shrubs, vines, grasses and wildflowers |
| St. Pius X Elementary School |
Phase One (1998) - garden-like area planted with native plants, includes pathways, weather station, stump seating; Phase Two (2003) - woodland area |
| For a complete list of schoolyard naturalization projects within the Calgary Catholic School District click here. |
Private Schools
| School Name |
Project Description |
Calgary Christian School
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Phase One (1998) - garden-like area planted with native plants, includes pathways, weather station, stump seating; Phase Two (2003) - woodland area |
| Calgary Alternative High School |
Plant rescue on slope, serveral years old |
Board or District Details
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Board Policy |
Documents |
Calgary Board of Education
www.cbe.ab.ca
Contact: Rob Illick
Grounds Services Supervisor
rcillick@cbe.ab.ca
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Supportive of naturalization projects; has set guidelines to be adhered to; will not maintain the site once it is installed; call board representative before beginning planning |
Guidelines and Procedures for Construction of School Landscape Projects |
Calgary Catholic School District
www.cssd.ab.ca/
Contact: Michael Barbero Superintendent, Support
michael.barbero@cssd.ab.ca
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As of 2002 the board placed a moratorium on any new naturalization projects. Three projects were installed after this date, as they had previously been given approval. Several schools have added small tree and shrub beds, but not of a significant scale. |
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Ecosystem Information
| Name |
Description |
| Parkland |
A small area of Parkland exists around the Peace River area. Vegetation includes trembling aspen and white spruce with balsam poplar in wetter areas. (Click here for details on the Parkland Ecoregion) |
| Grassland |
The remainder of the Calgary area lies in the Grassland natural region, specifically the Foothill Fescue subregion. This region is characterized by Mountain rough fescue-dominated communities which are found on average sites in remnant prairie areas, but most of the area is cultivated. (Click here for details on the Grassland Ecoregion) |
Native Plant Suppliers
| Name |
Services |
Notes |
ALCLA
Location: Calgary
3208 Bearspaw Dr. N.W.
Contact: (403) 282-6516
www.alclanativeplants.com |
Supplier of native wildflowers, shrubs and grasses. Consulting and installation services; wholesale and retail. |
Frequent supplier to Calgary-area schools; contact for plant list |
Blue Grass
Location: Calgary
www.bluegrassnursery.com |
Supply mostly shrubs and trees; some perennials and annuals. |
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Bow Point Nursery
Location: Springbank
Contact: Pam and Ken Wright
(403) 686-4434
www.bowpointnursery.com
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Supplier of field grown trees, shrubs and perennials native to the Calgary area; will advise on plant choices. |
Frequent supplier to Calgary-area schools; contact for plant list |
Eagle Lake Nursery
Location:
Strathmore
Contact: (403) 934-3622
www.eaglelakenurseries.com |
Wholesale and retail supplier. |
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Sunnyside
Location: Calgary
3439 - 69th St. N.W.
Contact: (403)
288-3006
www.sunnysidehomeandgarden.com
| Supplier of a variety of native plants. |
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| Most garden centers will carry native species, even if they don't specialize. To download a complete list of native plant suppliers click here. |
Funding Opportunities
| Name |
Services |
Notes |
Alberta Ecotrust
www.albertaecotrust.com
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Support of grassroots environmental projects through out the province. |
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CBE Foundation
www.educationmatters.ca/
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Supports innovative programs in public education. |
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Chevron Investment Program
www.chevron.ca
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Focus on Education and Environment: with emphasis on local conservation habitat and wildlife preservation. |
Reviewed on a continual basis. |
Ecoaction
www.ec.gc.ca/ecoaction/ |
Community funding to protect, rehabilitate or enhance the natural environment. |
Deadlines Feb. 1st and Oct. 1st |
ENMAX
www.enmax.com/
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Support organizations that strive to make a positive impact in the areas of the environment, community development, safety and education. |
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Stepping Stones
www.thecalgaryfoundation.org
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Grants to encourage neighbourly activity & community enrichment. |
Reviewed on a continual basis. |
TD Canada Trust Friends of the Environment
www.fef.td.com/
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Supports the efforts of Canadians who are dedicated to the well being of the environment. |
On-line application |
The Calgary Foundation
www.thecalgaryfoundation.org |
A foundation that works together with donors, charitable organizations and the broad community to provide charitable support to the greater Calgary area. |
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Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds
www.evergreen.ca/en/lg/lg.
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Grants for schoolyard naturalization must use native species. |
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Tree Canada - Greening Canada's School Grounds
www.treecanada.ca
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Promotes the value of urban forests in Canada, especially school yards. See Greening Canada's school grounds. |
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| Explore the websites of other major companies in your area, they often have community investment programs you may be able to access. To download a list of funding opportunities click here. |
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