Green Roofs

Green roofs are a great addition to your school – whether you’re retrofitting an existing roof, or putting up a new school building. These roofs provide many benefits, including helping to regulate heating and cooling and providing valuable habitat for birds and insects. Green roofs can be the site of a school garden where edible plants are grown, and they can also serve as the basis for outdoor learning and lessons. Things to consider when planning for a green roof include whether or not it will be accessible to students and teachers, and what types of planting to use. In addition, adding interpretive signage can help to boost the educational value of these spaces.