Living Planet @ School
A national program that works with educators to cultivate environmental action and stewardship among students.
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Exciting news!
WWF-Canada’s Living Planet @ School team is working to improve and expand the program, and will be launching a new website with new activities in early 2027 to better support your needs. Participants will not be able to log in to the program platform until the new site launches.
In the meantime, we invite you explore Go Wild Grants (see below) for projects to help nature thrive at school — apply for yours from September 9 to October 14, 2026 — as well as resources for teaching about wildlife and conservation on our Living Planet Report Canada for Kids website.
To receive updates on activities and opportunities for educators, students and schools in Canada, please sign up for the Living Planet @ School newsletter, and reach out to our team at [email protected] if you have any questions.
About Living Planet @ School
Living Planet @ School calls teachers and students into action to help nature thrive with hands-on activities in their school communities. The program tracks students’ impact at the school and national level, showcasing how big a difference we can make by working together. Every student counts!
WWF-Canada’s Living Planet @ School program is in partnership with The Barrett Family Foundation.
Go Wild Grants
From coast to coast to coast, Canada is bursting with natural riches, diverse species and varied ecosystems that sustain us and provide benefits essential for a healthy life. Schools play an important role in connecting students with nature and empowering them to make a difference for wildlife in their communities through educational, hands-on projects. Since 2015, Canadian primary and secondary schools have been going wild with WWF-Canada, leading projects that help build a future where people and nature thrive. This year, WWF-Canada also invites registered preschools and daycare centers across the country to apply for funding to bring their projects to life.
Go Wild Grants are designed to help students and educators protect and restore habitat on school grounds, for the benefit of wildlife and people. Previous grantees have created native pollinator gardens and seed orchards, restored creeks and forests, monitored local wildlife, conducted biodiversity inventories, raised awareness about conservation issues, and more!
We prioritize ideas that help school communities to:
- Learn about the local ecosystem including its history, its biodiversity and what it needs to thrive
- Take action for nature by creating, restoring or protecting habitat with native seeds, plants and trees
- Connect with their surrounding community to create lasting impact
Applications for the 2026-2027 Go Wild Grants are open between September 9th and October 14th.
LPRC for Kids Resources
Informed by WWF-Canada’s flagship report on the country’s wildlife populations, the Living Planet Report Canada for Kids website and resources bring to life relevant, real-world science in ways that are engaging for youth and focused on conservation solutions.
These free educational resources include eight downloadable lesson plans with indoor and outdoor hands-on activities such as drawing habitats, making mock news broadcasts about nature, collecting wildlife observations and playing food chain tag.
Relevant to grade 4, 5 and 6 curriculums across Canada, these lessons help kids deepen their understanding of species and ecosystems while practicing skills needed to study and protect nature. They can also be adapted for older or younger students.
