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Simcoe County District School Board

From the Schools

We are proud to be partnering with the Simcoe County District School Board. Our children are the leaders and stewards of our future. Visit the Learning and Sharing Centre tent to share, learn and experience our future by and for our children.

Active and Safe Routes to School

Active and Safe
Routes to School

Active and Safe Routes to School

Learn from the Experts...

Active and Safe Routes to School is a program designed to assist school communities in encouraging safe and active travel to and from school.

Active and Safe Routes to School

The Benefits of the Program include: increased physical activity for children and youth, a healthier lifestyle for the whole family, less traffic congestion around schools, safer and calmer streets and neighbourhoods and improved air quality and a cleaner environment.

Did you know? Walking to school is cool!

Wye Marsh Comes to You

Natural Habitats

Wye Marsh Birds of Prey

Your guests will enjoy this program as it is unique to the Wye Marsh. Guests are expertly brought face-to-face with the grace, majesty, power and intelligence of birds of prey. The cornerstone of this presentation is to inspire an interest in and an understanding of the importance for maintaining natural habitats for birds of prey. Owls, hawks, and falcons will be on display and presented in a shows throughout the day.

Wye Marsh Turtle

Get an up close glimpse of the creatures that inhabit Georgian Bay. Wye Marsh staff will explain their habitats and how we can work to ensure that their homes are conserved.



Free Duck Pond!   Win Great Prizes!
Ring Toss — Win Prizes All Ages!


  • Interactive Displays and Sharing Programs
  • BMX and Skateboard Display
  • Demonstrations, tricks and safety. Kickin It!
  • Healthy Diet and Cooking
  • Changing the Face of the School Cafeteria
  • Kids in the Kitchen Live Cooking Demonstrations
  • School Gardens and Green Thumbs
  • Think Organics
  • Gene Modification
  • Geography Science
  • Solar in the Schools
  • Kids Trashfusion Design Contest


Turning recyclable items into fashionable wearables.
   Win prizes in a cool runway presentation.

By the kids, for the kids Live Music Stage

We welcome musicians, singers, performer groups or singles to take part in the By the kids, for the kids live music presentation.
Apply to kids@ecofestbarrie.ca


Green Schools on Display

Register your school for Green Schools on Display at producer@ecofestbarrie.ca


Thinking Sustainably
    for a Healthier & Cleaner Future...

All materials to be shown at the festival must pass our GREEN INSPECTION and will be subject to removal without prejudice or harm intended. We are a Green Festival and we ask that you respect the following:

The following items will not be allowed: Styrofoam, Plastic Water Bottles, Hand distributed flyers (other than those previously approved), plastic bags, plastic utensils. Please do no post any bills or signs outside of your own presentation area.

Smoking is not permitted on the Festival Grounds and there is to be no Idling on Festival property.

 
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