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In partnership with the Gainey Foundation, Trent University & Fleming College’s Sustainable Building Design and Construction program.
environmental education today Camp Kawartha
a sustainable tomorrow... empowering youth
with the skills to create positive change
inspiring teachers... inspiring action
With the support of the Gainey Foundation, active and passive solar systems, a green Camp Kawartha is building a one-a-kind, zero roof and green wall; the centre will showcase footprint Environment Centre at Trent University alternative energy in action. Designed and built in Peterborough, Ontario. by Sir Sandford Fleming’s Sustainable Building Program, the centre will be “Canada’s most Using innovative green architecture such as sustainable building (Chris Magwood sustainable straw bale and rammed earth construction, builder and course instructor).” environmental programming
The Camp Kawartha Environment Centre will deliver curriculum linked environmental programming to regional schools, show case sustainable living practices to the broader community and provide training to Trent teacher candidates in environmental education. Educating for a sustainable future is a proactive way to instill hope among Canadians. Hope to move beyond a fossil fuel economy, hope to live more gently and sustainably in our communities and hope for our children to experience a cleaner, greener future. examples of programs: Alternative Energy: Living Beyond Species at Risk Fossil fuels Diversity Habitat Water quality Climate Change Air quality Your ecological footprint Sustainable building, sustainable living THE
Established in memory of Cathy and Laura Gainey, the Gainey Foundation is committed to supporting charitable organizations that offer environmental and arts education programs for youth. www.gaineyfoundation.com building together
for a better tomorrow An award winning camp and environment Centre, Camp Kawartha has been delivering environmental programs to school children and the surrounding community since 1985. With qualified teachers and a reputation for creative and innovative programming, we strive to promote stewardship, sustainable living practices and environmental awareness to children and educators in our community. www.campkawartha.ca Trent University is proud to be the home of the Camp Sir Sandford Fleming College 20-week Sustainable Building Kawartha Environment Centre. Situated within the nature Design and Construction certificate is a unique, cutting- areas on Trent’s Peterborough campus, the Centre helps edge program that equips students with an integrated demonstrate Trent’s commitment to the environment and skill set in the design of structures using green, natural or compliments the ground-breaking environmental learning sustainable building methods, technologies and materials opportunities currently underway. and renewable energy resources. www.flemingc.on.ca
Since its inception, Trent has earned a reputation as an international leader in the environment. As a pioneer in the delivery of environmental courses and programming and as home to many of the world’s leading environmental researchers and research facilities, Trent is truly dedicated to making a difference in the world. www.trentu.ca teaching sustainable living The Camp Kawartha Environment Centre will include innovative features such as: and alternative energy… • A green roof seeded with local plants • A living wall helping to purify air • A greenhouse complete with a living machine (an indoor wetland purifying water) • Rain water collection and storage • Geothermal Energy • Active and Passive solar energy • Energy Neutral design supplying power back to the grid • Super insulated straw bale and rammed earth construction
Advocacy begins by caring,
is nurtured by commitment and culminates in action today’s explorer… tomorrow’s steward protecting the world, means the world…
Please support the Camp Kawartha …to our children Environment Centre: • Support environmental programming • Support sustainable living practices • Support environmental education for future teachers • Support living gently, living responsibly
For more information on how you can contribute, please contact: Camp Kawartha 1010 Birchview Rd, RR 4 Lakefield, ON K0L 2H0 Phone: 705-652-3860 Toll-free: 1-866-532-4597 [email protected] www.campkawartha.ca