Sheldon OEC

Sheldon is 79 hectares of incredibly diverse field, stream and forest habitat, offering students a unique opportunity to learn and grow.

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

We never let a little wet weather get us down. Another great day at EOEC with the staff and students from @TDSB_MacMillan!

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

Today and everyday, we recognize, honour, and celebrate the achievements past and present of First Nations, Inuit, and Mètis peoples. #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

Happy International Women's Day to all the smart, capable, amazing women and girls in the world.
#ChooseToChallenge2021 #InternationalWomensDay

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

February's full moon tonight has a connection to animals. The Cree traditionally called this the Eagle Moon. The Ojibwe and Tlingit, Bear Moon, which refers to the time when cubs are born. Some Algonquin peoples named it the Groundhog Moon, and the Haida named it Goose Moon.

[Toronto District School Board @tdsb]

@KeeshigLast

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

February 2nd, is also known in astronomy as a 'cross-quarter day. It occurs at the midpoint between a solstice and an equinox. Symbolically it is known as the point where light and life begin to take over from winter darkness.

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

A harvest Moon!
And on the mats—
Shadows of pine boughs.
–Takarai Kikaku (1661–1707)

(October has two full Moons this year: the Harvest Moon on October 1st and on Halloween!)

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

While our centre remains closed, our department is open and in full swing, ready to help you get your students outside!
https://t.co/CvbIOaipPu
#TOES_tdsb #EcoSchoolsTDSB #TDSB

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

The full moon visible tonight is sometimes called the Corn Moon because of it's timing, which coincides with the corn harvest. It will be at it's peak at 1:23 am. This year, the harvest moon will fall in October, closer to the equinox.
#farmtotable #EcoSchoolsTDSB #TOES_tdsb

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

Could someone please tell the farm garden @SheldonCentreOE that it's summer holidays? It's been working overtime all through July!
#farmtotable #getoutside #vegetables #OEmemories #TOES_tdsb

[durhamdigs @durhamdigs]

It's like a paradise next to a desert at Care & Share Community Garden in Port Perry, On. Native perennial gardens not only look amazing but attract beneficial insects, birds, lizards, (and people) to #communitygardens Keep up the amazing work Care & Share!
@ECAlertezON149

[Natural Curiosity @NaturlCuriosity]

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we want to highlight some of our favorite reads, written by and about Indigenous people, and which center on their experiences both past and present.
Check out our June newsletter and our pinterest for more great suggestions - links in bio!

[Conservation Ontario @conont]

Without pollinators, much of the food we eat and the natural habitats we enjoy would not exist. With >700 native species in Canada, #bees are the most common #pollinator. Native plants for pollinators: https://t.co/DqqbAcFS1g
#NationalPollinatorWeek #StepIntoNature #HealthyHikes

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

Did you know that a bee has about  170 odour receptors, which means they have a great sense of smell! They use this to communicate within the hive and to recognise different types of flowers when looking for food. - National Geographic Kids
#NationalPollinatorWeek #TOES_tdsb

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

Using Mother Earth's gifts in our garden! Huge thank you to woodsperson Mike for the ingenious set up!

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

There are a lot of very important conversations happening right now. Here's some useful tips on how to have better ones. https://t.co/F41XVF2h6I

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

Can you answer this riddle?
My first is a verb; add to me one letter, and I become an insect; add another, and I become a kind of vegetable; add two more letters, and I become the name of another insect.

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

A gift from our very own maple trees! #sugarbush #maplesyrup #farmtotable #scones #OEmemories #TOES_tdsb #EcoSchoolsTDSB

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

The earth is waking at the voice of May,
The new grass brightens by the trodden way,
The woods wave welcome to the sweet spring day,
And the sea is growing summer blue.
-Elizabeth Akers Allen (1832-1911)
#poetry #trillium #Ontario #OEmemories #TOES_tdsb #experiential

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

@TDSB_ChurchStPS Beautiful shot!

[Sheldon OEC @SheldonCentreOE]

The last super moon of 2020 will be visible tonight if it's clear. Nicknamed the flower moon because if it's timing in May when many flowers bloom. Super moons can appear 30 percent brighter than regular full moons. #getoutside #SuperFlowerMoon #OEmemories #TOES_tdsb