The Grade 3’s visited the natural community at Evergreen Brickworks last week.
We learned that all living things, including plants, need food, water, shelter, and space and how the interaction of elements in a strong human community represents a healthy ecosystem. The Living City introduced students to Toronto’s surprising abundance of living things—fox, deer, coyote, rabbit, and a host of birds, insects and plants—and how close these live to our communities of homes, streets, grocery stores and schools. We discovered how all plants, water, and animals interact in the natural environment, right here in the heart of the city.
We played a great game where we learned about food webs that connect the different creatures living in the Don Valley and what happens when humans affect their balance. Students also got down and dirty with some vermi-composters to get a firsthand look at how decomposers contribute to a healthy environment. So think about all of this as you plant your gardens this spring and do your part to make all of Toronto a Living “Green” City.
-Mrs. P. Georgiou
