A policy and planning guidebook

nurturing as possible. The Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds Program represents a commitment to contribute positively to the health and well-being of future generations by educating children about the importance of restoring and preserving the environ-ment. Teachers, students and community members are invited to participate in a nation-wide effort to reclaim Canada’s school grounds and to create healthy learning environments. Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds Charter The Evergreen and Toyota Canada Inc. partnership represents a shared commitment to positively contribute to the improvement of school grounds and the natural environment in order to enhance the emotional and physical development of Canada’s children. We believe that the provision of educational resources and the support of caring citizens will transform school grounds into health-ier, more dynamic places for learning. We believe that by combining Toyota’s commitment to corporate social responsibility with Evergreen’s ecological restoration practices we will enhance our combined reach and the quality of business, community and learning. We commit our organizations to lead by example, and to provide measurable and meaningful resources and support to Canada’s schools and to the communities in which we work. It is our sincere intent to foster a new spirit of community involvement and environmental stewardship within the hearts and minds of Canada’s future: children and youth