shade for kids. this project was generously funded by cibc
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Agenda
• Why shade?
• The benefits of shade
• Types of shade
• How to design for shade on the school ground
Why Shade?• One in seven children will develop skin
cancer
• Children don’t often seek shade
• Children spend up to 25% of their time outdoors
• Unshaded surface temperatures can be 20°C hotter than adjacent shaded areas.
“Adequate solar protection during childhood is more important than at any
other time in life.”Donald Wigle, Child Health and the Environment
Trees also:
• Create a connection to the living world
• Provide habitat and shelter for birds and wildlife
• Filter dust and air pollution
• Absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen
Designing for Shade
• Conduct a site analysis
• Develop a conceptual masterplan
• Develop a phase one site plan
• Devise a tree care plan
• Plant
• Celebrate and measure success
Questionnaire for ShadeStudents
What time of the day do you play in the school ground?
What do you do on the school ground?
Where do you like to play or be?
Is there shade where you play?
What would you like to see done on your school ground to increase shade and make it more comfortable?
Survey Your School Ground
Step 1: Physical and Environmental Features
• Map physical features (existing and planned)
• Map environmental features• Check for irrigation and utility lines,
overhead wires and sight lines
Step 2: Map Play and Use Patterns
• Active play areas• Asphalt game areas• Passive/quiet play areas• Circulation routes• Out-of-bounds areas
Survey Your School Ground
Step 3: Map Existing Shade Patterns
• Observe and map shade patterns at noon• Other times may include
– Before and after school– During recess– During outside class periods
Survey Your School Ground
Chart Your Findings
Area Sufficient Shade
Increase Shade
Time of Day Shade Needed
Comments
1. Active play areas
X 12:00 Asphalt play area to be shaded
2. Play structures X 12:00 – 2:30 Plant trees on west side of structure
3. Meet and greet areas
X 9:00 and 3:30 Plant trees at bus pick-up zone
4. Spectator areas X 12:00 – 4:30 Plant trees with benches for seating
5. Sand play areas
X
Develop a Conceptual Masterplan
• Use or build on existing shade
• Identify and label priority areas for shade
• Indicate phases for your project
• Make sure shade is where you want it when you want it!
Complete a Phase One
Site PlanA site plan includes:
• A planting plan
• A species list
• A materials list
• The location of your project in relation to the school
Create a Tree Care Plan
• Watering
• Weeding
• Trimming and
Pruning
• Mulching
• Protection
• Leave your leaves!
Measure Your Success
• Take pictures
• Learn and have fun
• Evaluate your progress
• Grow your project over time
Holding down soil
Shading the earth and cooling its surface
Absorbing rainwater and gradually re-releasing moisture
Softening the sweep of winds
The importance of maintaining our green canopy cannot be overemphasized.
Henry Kock in A Breath of Fresh Air: Celebrating Nature and School Gardens
• Anne Bell (47)• Joshua Berson (28, 49)• Cam Collyer (12, 29)• Bruce Day and Heidi Campbell (9, 13, 15, 20, 21,
24, 43, 45, 51)• Denny Manchee (3, 6)• Safoura Moazami (17)• Samara Newman: Maps and Illustrations (19, 22,
23, 25, 32, 34, 36, 39, 41, 44, 46, 47, 48, 49)• Michael Reichmann (18)• Karen Rosborough (14)• Robert Vautour (10)• Evergreen staff (5, 8, 16, 26)
Photo Credits