The International Holistic Tourism Education Centre (IHTEC) is the home of the concept of “Peace Gardens,” especially Peace Gardens in Schools. The extensive resources on this website will assist any teacher wanting to create a Peace Garden on your school campus.
The IHTEC began in 1993 and is based in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
Watch a short YouTube video introduction from IHTEC founding President Julia Morton-Marr. IHTEC is dedicated to developing Global Sustainability Education programs that educate young people through “A Culture of Peace through Tourism.” Innovative and realistic, IHTEC has become an acclaimed vehicle of peace-building and protecting the environment within communities around the world.
IHTEC International School Peace Gardens
Blog for best practices for sustainability education for youth.
Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) International Hawai‘i School Peace Gardens Project
The Hawai‘i School Peace Gardens (HSPG) project created by Chapter 0067 of Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) Hawai‘i has become a world leader in promoting the concept of School Peace Gardens.
Other Resources:
Growing Gardens: The Children’s Peace Garden in Boulder, Colorado.