Earth Month is HERE, and it's time to ditch the desks and dive into the wild world right outside our doors! HTS isn't just classrooms and hallways – we're talking about a buzzing, thriving ecosystem bursting with life (and a few pesky invaders). We're not just students; we're eco-warriors protecting our patch of the planet!
Did you know our campus sits on the Oak Ridges Moraine, the birthplace of the Rouge River? Our boardwalk isn't just a shortcut; it's a lifeline for the endangered Redside Dace and the cool Brown Trout!
Hold up – there's more! We're talking Jefferson Salamanders chilling under logs in our forests and the legendary Butternut Tree standing tall on the North Trail. Endangered species? We've got 'em!
Okay, reality check: we've got invaders. Emerald ash borers, gypsy moths, and the notorious trio: buckthorn, phragmites, and garlic mustard. But fear not! We're fighting back with our epic forest management plan to restore the balance and bring back the biodiversity.
Our "Sense of Place" trail is decked out with student-made signs, dropping knowledge bombs about our local ecology. And our Lower School rockstars get hands-on with Nature Nancy, learning how to be super stewards of our environment!
We are on a mission! Our forest management plan is going full throttle to kick out those invasive species – buckthorn, phragmites, and garlic mustard, you're OUT! Did you know that this Earth Month, our Grade 6 students are taking on a mission to tidy up our campus by removing garlic mustard plants?
We're bringing in the native heroes, replanting and restoring to create awesome habitats for our wildlife. Plus, we're building forest breakout spaces – because who wouldn't want to learn surrounded by nature?! This isn't just about saving trees; it's about empowering the next generation of eco-champions.