Site Improvements at Limestone School of Community Education

The Limestone School of Community Education is undertaking significant landscape improvements to create a multifunctional outdoor environment that supports learning, play, and community engagement while prioritizing ecological sustainability and Indigenous-informed design. The project involves comprehensive site preparation including grading, drainage enhancements with swales and berms, and the installation of durable, accessible surfaces such as stone dust walkways, engineered wood fibre safety surfacing, limestone screenings, and mulch areas. Lawn restoration will be achieved through hydroseeding and sod, ensuring a resilient groundcover that withstands year-round use. Native and climate-appropriate vegetation—including trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennials—will be planted to establish a food forest, screening buffers, and educational planting zones aligned with Canadian Landscape and Nursery Stock standards, fostering biodiversity and seasonal interest. New infrastructure and amenities are being integrated to transform the space into an active outdoor classroom and community hub. These include raised wooden planters, compost units, balance logs and stepping stumps, armour stone seating, storage sheds, and a covered outdoor shelter. Custom features like chalkboard panels and designated teaching areas reinforce the site’s educational purpose. The active play structure and thoughtful placement of natural elements support physical development and imaginative play while ensuring safety and accessibility. Every component of the project—from soil management and drainage to plant selection and hardscape installation—is designed to promote long-term environmental resilience, cultural relevance, and inclusive use by students and the broader community, creating a vibrant, sustainable schoolyard grounded in ecological stewardship and experiential learning.