Want to create more shade on your school ground, but don't know where to begin? This resource provides you with everything you need to deliver a workshop that addresses all the elements of designing for shade.

This project was generously funded by CIBC.

Workshop Materials

PowerPoint Presentation (PPT, 7 MB)

The PP presentation includes speaker's notes, photographs and cues for activities. Please read it thoroughly and print the handouts before presenting it.

Note: You will need Microsoft PowerPoint to run this. When prompted to open or save the file, click save and save it to your desktop. Please be patient, it's a large file. If you do not have PowerPoint or can't read the file, you can download the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer, which will allow you to view the presentation.

Handouts for your audience

• Fact Sheet 1: Creating a shade strategy at your school (PDF, 360 kB)
• Fact Sheet 2: Ideas for natural shade (PDF, 440 kB)
• Fact Sheet 3: Built shade (PDF, 640 kB)
• Fact Sheet 4: Selecting trees (PDF, 100 kB)
• Fact Sheet 5: Designing for shade on your school grounds (PDF, 530 kB)
• Fact Sheet 6: Tree care guide (PDF, 1 MB)
• Workshop evaluation for participants (PDF, 40 kB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Evaluate this resource! (PDF, 90 kB)

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