School Education Programs

Are you a teacher within the City of Kawartha Lakes with an interest in the environment?  If so,  arrange a “Sorting it Out” Workshop for your classroom or entire school.  To book a workshop please complete the Registration Form (PDF).

Workshop delivery includes an assembly style presentation with interactive recycling activities, video, and more.  Topics discussed in the workshop are:

• Landfills
• Blue/ Green Box Recycling sorting challenge
• Electronics recycling
• Reduce & reuse
• Where recycling goes: Material Recovery Facilities (MRF)
• What recyclable materials become
• Classroom resource materials

Recycle Posters (11 X 17 in colour) are available upon request by sending an e-mail to recycle@city.kawarthalakes.on.ca.

Classroom Diversion Activity Sheets

• Primary Grades (JK/ SK) (PDF)
• Elementary Grades (1- 8) (PDF)
• Senior Grades (9- 12)
  Waste Audit Activity (PDF)
  Smart Shopper Activity (PDF)