Kinark Outdoor Centre (Great Green Directory)

Kinark Outdoor Centre

Contact Information:

Phone: 1 800 805 8252
Website: http://www.koc.on.ca

About Us:

Business Address:

1766 Queens Line Road
Minden, Ontario, Canada
K0M 2K0

Our GreenLeader Rating

GreenLeader Rating:

For details on the GreenLeader rating system, go here.

	1) Commitment to leadership We're committed to being a GreenLeader in our operations, products and services, and in supporting our community.
	2) Initial Actions We've done at least five significant actions, relevant to the size of our operation: Sustainable Living Centre Solar Panel MicroFIT installation Tree Planting program Kinark Outdoor Centre Green Plan Participant engagement through signage and programs
	3) Environmental management plan We have an environmental management plan to guide our operations.
	4) Green Products and Services Over half of our products or services are environmentally preferable, with independent certification where appropriate. We are certified through the following programs: All of the Kinark Outdoor Centre programs have some component of environmental awareness built in and we use at least 50% environmentally friendly products for cleaning and cooking. Environmental training is being implemented for staff and participants are encouraged to learn sustainable living tips through our signage in cabins and recreation areas.
	5) Community support

2 Programs Available:

Climate Change Education for Schools and Families

More info: http://www.koc.on.ca/SchoolPrograms/ClimateChangePrograms.aspx

The Kinark Outdoor Centre has developed an interactive program for Grade 5 students that generates a fundamental awareness of greenhouse gases, and an exposure to a set of practical actions that they can take everyday. Families can also participate through our Climate Change Neighbourhood Programs that provide a fun environment for families to learn together about how to reduce their carbon footprint and save money! Developed using principles of experiential education, this integrated program focuses on meeting expectations for the Science and Technology curriculum. The program is run from Kinark�s sustainable facilities that utilize solar power and straw bail insulation, providing an opportunity to explore these, and other, alternatives. Participants will engage in a variety of motivating and active hands-on activities that present the issue of climate change and what they and their families can do about it in a tangible way using the top ten ways to �Take Action� by We Conserve (www.weconserve.ca). For schools, the program can run as a stand-alone day trip, or add it as one activity period during your multi-day visit to KOC. Students, teachers, and parents can continue to learn with our interactive, on-line, solar panel demonstrations. By visit our website back in the classroom or at home, they can watch us save energy, feed energy back to the grid, and expand their understanding. If you wish to receive further information on the program and/or discuss options for your class or neighbourhood group, please contact the Kinark Outdoor Centre at 1-800-805-8252 or carmen.hanak@kinark.on.ca

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Sustainable Living Centre

More info: http://www.koc.on.ca/SchoolPrograms/SustainableLivingCentre.aspx

The Sustainable Living Centre has a variety of programs offered to schools, community groups and all people who are interested in all areas of sustainable living. Visit our website to see a list of programs or contact the Kinark Outdoor Centre for more information or for a visit.

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This page was last updated at 2010-12-08 12:01:12.