Horticulture Educator Association Teaching Resources

PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES

Ontario Landscape Tree Planting Guide

Recommendations specific to Ontario and are consistent with the Canadian Landscape Standard.

Tags: Tree Planting Guide
Age: Professional

Canadian Landscape Std.

A single, authoritative resource for landscape construction projects across Canada.

Tags: Professional Standards
Age: Professional

ASSOCIATIONS

Landscape Ontario (LO)

Tips and advice from landscape professionals.

Tags: Association
Age: Professional

CNLA

The Resource for Landscape Professionals.

Tags: Association
Age: Professional

International Society of Arboriculture

Ontario Chapter

Tags: Association
Age: Professional

OALA

Ontario Association of Landscape Architects

Tags: Association
Age: Professional

BLOOM!

Hopes to inspire and educate youth about the power of plants in our world and the rewarding careers it provides.

Tags: Lesson Plans, Activities, Online Quizzes, Online Learning Modules
Age: Elementary, Secondary

Agriculture in the Classroom

Helps students across the country understand and appreciate how diverse agriculture truly is.

Tags: Careers, Scholarships, Lesson Plans, Activities, Online Resources
Age: Elementary, Secondary

RHS Campaign for School Gardening

Encourages and supports schools to develop and actively use a school garden. Register free today!

Tags: Lesson Plans, Activities, Information Sheets, Projects
Age: Elementary, Secondary

Green Infrastructure Ontario Coalition

Organizations that share a common vision for a healthy, green Ontario

Tags: Sustainability, Research, Projects and Reports
Age: Secondary, Post-Secondary

Planting Science

A learning community where scientists provide mentorship to student teams as they design and think through their own inquiry projects.

Tags: Research, Projects, Mentorship, Biology
Age: Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary

World Plants

An ever-growing database of plants and plant-related info that has been garnered through experience.

Tags: Plants, Identification, Image Database, Presentations
Age: Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary, Biology

Ever Green

Enable flourishing cities by focusing on four key areas: Greenspace, Children, Food and CityWorks, providing teaching resources.

Tags: Research & Reports, Lesson Plans, How-To Guides, Videos, Online Tools
Age: Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary

Invasive Species Centre

Respected partner and leader in invasive species science, education, and action in Canada, and beyond.

Tags: Plant Fact Sheets, Research & Reports, Careers and Schooling
Age: Secondary, Post-Secondary

AG Explorer

Resources for students to learn more about which career may be right for them (videos, career pages and Career Finder)

Tags: Class activities, Virtual Field trips, Career Opportunities
Age: Secondary, Post-Secondary

AgScape

Provides factual, balanced, curriculum-linked food literacy programs and resources to Ontario's educators and students.

Tags: Curriculum Matched Programs, Online Game & Challenges, Career Opportunities
Age: Elementary, Secondary

Royal Botanical Gardens

Hands-on exploration and activities to engage students and to immerse them in the natural world.

Tags: Research & Reports, Lesson Plans, How-To Guides, Videos, Online Tools
Age: Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary

Kids Gardening

Creates opportunities for kids to play, learn, and grow through gardening, engaging their natural curiosity and wonder.

Tags: Activities, Webinars, Program Development, Lesson Plans
Age: Elementary, Secondary

4-H Canada

Empower youth to be responsible, caring and contributing leaders that effect positive change in the world around them.

Tags: Research & Reports, Lesson Plans, How-To Guides, Videos, Online Tools
Age: Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary

American Society of Landscape Architects

Landscape Architecture Activity Books for everyone.

Tags: Activity, Design, Landscape Architecture
Age: Elementary, Secondary, Post-secondary

ecosource

An innovative environmental organization specializing in hands-on programs that focus on how we can become better environmental citizens.

Tags: Workshops, Activities, Growing Manual, Publications
Age: Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary

Farm Food 360

Immerse yourself in Canadian farm and food tours. Learn about agriculture systems and food production, technology and processes.

Tags: Videos, Agriculture, Farming
Age: Elementary, Secondary

Journey 2050

FREE agriculture education program to answer the question “How will we sustainably feed 9 billion people by the year 2050?”

Tags: Research & Reports, Lesson Plans, How-To Guides, Videos, Online Tools
Age: Elementary, Secondary, Post-Secondary

Unilock

Videos on hardscape products, instillatoin and uvision design software.

Tags: Videos, Construction Materials, Suppliers
Age: Secondary, Post-secondary

Come Alive Outside

Experiential learning opportunities for students through the Design Challenge, students can also opt to participate in Green Streets.

Tags: Programs, Outdoor Play, Landscape Design
Age: Elementary, Secondary, Post-secondary

Irrigation Association

Help your students learn more about one of our most critical resources — water!

Tags: Science, Irrigation, Agriculture, Curriculum
Age: Elementary

Greenhouse Manual

User-friendly guidance on operating school greenhouses and maximizing their educational potential.

Tags: Greenhouse guide, greenhouse types & budget, plants, education environment
Age: Secondary, Post-secondary

Toronto Botanical Garden

Award-winning themed gardens spanning nearly four acres, designed to educate and inspire.

Tags: Public horticulture, class trips, magazine
Age: Elementary, Secondary

Scholastic

Engaging and fun resources including posters, videos and lesson plans

Tags: posters, lesson plans, videos
Age: Elementary

University of Guelph

Ontario Agriculture College resources themed around food, agriculture, environment and communities

Tags: webinars, lesson plans, interactive activity
Age: Elementary, Secondary

National Garden Bureau

The National Garden Bureau has a variety of resources to inspire and educate!

Tags: podcasts, webinars, videos, plant information
Age: Elementary, Secondary, Post-secondary

Seed - The Untold Story

Detailed teacher's guide for doc. film. Covers use of pesticides, seed saving, Monsanto, etc.

Tags: Video, Articles, Discussion guide
Age: Secondary, Post-secondary

CCOHS

FREE monthly podcasts to keep you current with tips and insights into the health, safety and well-being of working Canadians.

Tags: Podcasts
Age: Secondary, Post-secondary

Greenhouse Feasibility Guide

Community readiness, crop planning and accounting strategies for a well-planned commercial greenhouse

Tags: Guide
Age: Secondary, Post-secondary

Guelph Arboretum

Provides materials for people of all ages to connect with local biodiversity

Tags: Biodiversity Activity Sheets, Identification Booklets, Posters
Age: Elementary, Secondary,
Post-secondary

AGRI-info

Stay up to date on Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's programs and services for industry, markets, trade, science and innovation.

Tags: Podcasts, Competitions, News and stories, Government supports for employment
Age: Secondary,
Post-secondary

PLT Canada

Tools supporting environmental literacy and career pathways by using trees and forests as windows on the world.

Tags: Worksheets, Ebooks, Online courses, Guest speakers, Career exploration
Age: Elementary, Secondary,
Post-secondary

Nutrients for Life Foundation Canada

Committed to educational materials in the classroom, focusing on soil science and agricultural sustainability.

Tags: Lessons, Games, Videos, Print and posters, E-lessons
Age: Elementary, Secondary

Forests Ontario

Forests Ontario’s forestry education programs connect students with their environment and potential careers in forestry.

Tags: Programs, Lessons, Reading material, Tree ID tools
Age: Elementary, Secondary,
Post-secondary

COMPETITIONS AND INDUSTRY SHOWS

Bring your class to the Royal

Students of all ages will learn all about what agriculture means to Canada and the world.

Tags: Field Trip, Agriculture
Age: Elementary, Secondary

Canada Blooms

A field trip opportunity for your class to explore Canadas largest home and garden show.

Tags: Field Trip, Landscape Design, Landscape Construction, Speakers
Age: Secondary, Post-Secondary

LO Congress

Learn about new and reliable products. Attend speaker and workshop sessions. Network with industry professionals.

Tags: Field Trip, Networking, Horticulture, Landscaping, Suppliers
Age: Elementary, Secondary

Skills Ontario

Building Ontario’s skilled trades and technologies workforce. We enable and empower youth, to consider a career in skilled trades.

Tags: Field Trip, Networking, Horticulture, Landscaping, Suppliers
Age: Elementary, Secondary, Post-secondary

Education Support

Apprenticeship Search
Connecting employers and apprentices across Ontario – post a job, find an apprentice.
Ontario Ministry of Education
- Horticulture Technician Program Standard
  The approved program standard for four-semester Horticulture Technician Programs approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MCU Code 53905) for delivery by Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology
- Program Standard for Design-Landscaping Diploma
  The approved program standard for six-semester Design – Landscape Programs approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MCU Code 63905) for delivery by Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology.
- Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development
  he Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development can help you get the education and training you need to build a rewarding career after high school. You can choose from university and college programs, apprenticeships and many other kinds of training and education
Plants Give Back
Learn the bountiful benefits of ornamentals – video series.
Scholarships
Scholarship and Bursary Opportunities – Listings for Ontario.
Wage Survey Information
Canadian Wage survey results for the Landscape industry.

Other Resources & Teaching Aids

Careers in Horticulture – explore the growth! PowerPoint presentation teaching aid
Frameworks for teaching environmental learning and biodiversity education
Ontario Council for Technology Education
OCTE fills a need for professional advocacy for safety and excellence in technological education. Every year at our AGM, we present amazing teaching resources that have been created for members, provide professional learning opportunities through targeted seminars, and solicit feedback from educators about where advocacy is needed at the board and government levels. Then our committees determine how we can provide useful solutions for our members.
Posters
- Pollinator Poster
  Printable high-resolution posters of annuals and perennials that attract pollinators.
- Promote the Benefits of the Green Industry
  CNLA’s Public Relations Committee has created a series of colourful posters to help members promote the environmental benefits of landscaping and landscape products.
- Pathway to Horticulture!
  The purpose of this workshop is for you to gain awareness about careers in horticulture and to ‘try the trade’.