FERN by Elements Society

Forest Tails

Salmon, squirrels, ravens, and raccoons are just some of the tails you might find in the forest. And people have been telling tales to teach about those tails for thousands of years. What tales will you discover?

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 43 (Coquitlam)
Age/Grade Level:: K, 1, 2
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Language Arts, Social Studies, Science
Topics:: Food, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Indigenous knowledge

Salmon, squirrels, ravens, and raccoons are just some of the tails you might find in the forest. And people have been telling tales to teach about those tails for thousands of years. What tales will you discover?

Languages:: English
Location:: Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farm in Coquitlam. A field trip to Suwa’lkh School (1432 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam), is like no other Fresh Roots field trip. Our program space includes a native plant propagation greenhouse, medicine and food gardens, and a seven-acre forest with a forest classroom and a salmon stream. Field trips at Suwa’lkh focus on First People’s ways of knowing, helping students connect with Traditional Ecological Knowledge, in both cultivated and natural food lands. Suwa’lkh field trips are co-facilitated, whenever possible, with an Indigenous knowledge keeper and have been designed in consultation with Indigenous knowledge keeper Carrie Clark.

All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 Grade K-5 students at our Coquitlam site.

Max number of students: 30

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farm in Coquitlam. A field trip to Suwa’lkh School (1432 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam), is like no other Fresh Roots field trip. Our program space includes a native plant propagation greenhouse, medicine and food gardens, and a seven-acre forest with a forest classroom and a salmon stream. Field trips at Suwa’lkh focus on First People’s ways of knowing, helping students connect with Traditional Ecological Knowledge, in both cultivated and natural food lands. Suwa’lkh field trips are co-facilitated, whenever possible, with an Indigenous knowledge keeper and have been designed in consultation with Indigenous knowledge keeper Carrie Clark.

All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 Grade K-5 students at our Coquitlam site.

Max number of students: 30

More Info & How to Register

Pricing:

Small class (15 or fewer students): $150

16-22 students: $220

23-30 students: $300

SD43 Discount! All SD43 classes will receive a 20% discount on their field trips and farm bookings.

We strive to make our programs accessible to all groups. If cost is a barrier, please send an email to education@freshroots.ca.

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Last Updated: February 07, 2025

Re-Energy Program

GreenLearning

Discover different sources of renewable energy through a hands-on approach, by building working models of solar ovens, wind turbines, electric vehicles and more! Detailed plans and resources provided.

Type: Program
Cost: Free
Location: Nationwide
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
British Columbia Location: BC - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth
Curriculum Connected:: No
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science
Topics:: Energy, Transportation, Climate change

Discover different sources of renewable energy through a hands-on approach, by building working models of solar ovens, wind turbines, electric vehicles and more! Detailed plans and resources provided.

Languages:: English
Location:: In-class/school (indoor), In-class/school (outdoor), Club/Workshops (non-school)
Format:: Online (asynchronous)
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours), Multi-session (≤3 hours each), Multi-Day (4+ hours each)

Full Description

The Re-Energy program engages learners in grades 3-12 on the importance of renewable energy and explores the co-benefits and trade-offs of comparable energy systems. In this STEAM program, learners become renewable energy engineers by taking their learnings to the next level. Learners will use detailed construction plans to build working models of energy storage systems, solar ovens, solar cars, wind turbines, hydroelectric generators, and biogas generators and submit their project for a chance to win the Re-Energy Challenge. Learners are provided with relevant backgrounders to do an in-depth exploration of renewable energy technology. Further explore how students at a Calgary high school converted a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, and how your students can build electric vehicle prototypes through GreenLearning’s Electrifying the Future program.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: None specified
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

The Re-Energy program engages learners in grades 3-12 on the importance of renewable energy and explores the co-benefits and trade-offs of comparable energy systems. In this STEAM program, learners become renewable energy engineers by taking their learnings to the next level. Learners will use detailed construction plans to build working models of energy storage systems, solar ovens, solar cars, wind turbines, hydroelectric generators, and biogas generators and submit their project for a chance to win the Re-Energy Challenge. Learners are provided with relevant backgrounders to do an in-depth exploration of renewable energy technology. Further explore how students at a Calgary high school converted a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle, and how your students can build electric vehicle prototypes through GreenLearning’s Electrifying the Future program.

More Info & How to Register

Registering is easy and FREE! Simply visit the GreenLearning website, then select ‘Sign-Up’’ on the tab at the top of the homepage. You will be prompted to fill out your information to join the GreenLearning Community. Once you have created a free account, you will then have access to a wide variety of free resources, lesson plans, activities and challenges. To access these, visit the Re-Energy program page, select an activity, download activity sheets and follow the lesson format provided.

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Last Updated: December 18, 2024

Voyage Zéro Déchet | Journey to Zero Waste

Elements Society

Journey to Zero Waste takes students and teachers from across Canada on an intuitive and fun exploration to learn how to reduce waste at home, at school and in our communities!

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class | Bursaries available
Location: Nationwide
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
British Columbia Location: BC - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Curriculum Connected:: No
Subjects:: Language Arts, Social Studies, Science
Topics:: Waste/Circular economy, Climate change

Journey to Zero Waste takes students and teachers from across Canada on an intuitive and fun exploration to learn how to reduce waste at home, at school and in our communities!

Languages:: English, French
Location:: In-class/school (indoor)
Format:: Online (live), In-person
Activity Length:: Multi-session (≤3 hours each)

Full Description

Voyage Zéro Déchet emmène les élèves et les enseignants des écoles francophones de tout le Canada dans une exploration intuitive et amusante pour apprendre à réduire les déchets au quotidien à la maison, à l'école et dans nos communautés!

À travers 3 ateliers virtuels, les élèves apprendront comment nos comportements et nos actions affectent la production de déchets et notre environnement. Nous jouons tous un rôle dans la réduction de nos poubelles et pouvons avoir un impact positif sur le monde qui nous entoure!

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Journey to Zero Waste takes students and teachers from across Canada on an intuitive and fun exploration to learn how to reduce waste at home, at school and in our communities!

Through a series of 3 interactive virtual or in-person (depending on location) workshops, students will learn how they can help reduce waste and protect the environment. We all play a role in reducing waste and can have a positive impact on the world around us!

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: None specified
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly

Full Description

Voyage Zéro Déchet emmène les élèves et les enseignants des écoles francophones de tout le Canada dans une exploration intuitive et amusante pour apprendre à réduire les déchets au quotidien à la maison, à l'école et dans nos communautés!

À travers 3 ateliers virtuels, les élèves apprendront comment nos comportements et nos actions affectent la production de déchets et notre environnement. Nous jouons tous un rôle dans la réduction de nos poubelles et pouvons avoir un impact positif sur le monde qui nous entoure!

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Journey to Zero Waste takes students and teachers from across Canada on an intuitive and fun exploration to learn how to reduce waste at home, at school and in our communities!

Through a series of 3 interactive virtual or in-person (depending on location) workshops, students will learn how they can help reduce waste and protect the environment. We all play a role in reducing waste and can have a positive impact on the world around us!

More Info & How to Register

Fill out the registration form and our team will be in touch shortly.

Website

Last Updated: October 28, 2024

Waste in our World - in school program

Green Calgary

Waste in Our World offers children the chance to work cooperatively build a model landfill and use it to look at ways to divert waste and make our landfills safer for the environment. This is an inquiry-based opportunity that fully engages participants in hands-on learning and incorporates several cross-curricular competencies.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class | Bursaries available
Alberta Location: Alberta - Calgary
Age/Grade Level:: 3, 4
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Science
Topics:: Waste/Circular economy

Waste in Our World offers children the chance to work cooperatively build a model landfill and use it to look at ways to divert waste and make our landfills safer for the environment. This is an inquiry-based opportunity that fully engages participants in hands-on learning and incorporates several cross-curricular competencies.

Alberta Youth Leaders for Environmental Education

Alberta Council for Environmental Education

The Alberta Youth Leaders for Environmental Education (AYLEE) program is for grades 7-12 youth across Alberta. AYLEE provides youth with opportunities to connect with like-minded youth; learn about the environment, energy, and climate change; collaborate on projects that advance environmental education and climate action; present at and host various environmental and education-related meetings and events across the province; and act within their schools to help build a brighter, more sustainable future.

Type: Program
Cost: Free
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Youth
Curriculum Connected:: No
Topics:: Water, Waste/Circular economy, Energy, Transportation, Food, Oceans, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice, Careers

The Alberta Youth Leaders for Environmental Education (AYLEE) program is for grades 7-12 youth across Alberta. AYLEE provides youth with opportunities to connect with like-minded youth; learn about the environment, energy, and climate change; collaborate on projects that advance environmental education and climate action; present at and host various environmental and education-related meetings and events across the province; and act within their schools to help build a brighter, more sustainable future.

Custom Field Trip

Fresh Roots

If you are interested in a field trip longer than two hours, or would like to work with our Experiential Learning team to craft a program to meet your learning objectives, fill in the registration form and we will get in touch to figure out how we can help make it happen! A uniquely designed program will be priced accordingly. Custom programs require at least four weeks' notice.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Career Education, Fine Arts, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Careers

If you are interested in a field trip longer than two hours, or would like to work with our Experiential Learning team to craft a program to meet your learning objectives, fill in the registration form and we will get in touch to figure out how we can help make it happen! A uniquely designed program will be priced accordingly. Custom programs require at least four weeks' notice.

Languages:: English
Location:: Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres. All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 grade K-3 students and for every 10 grade 4-12 students.

Max number of students: 30

Learn more and book your trip.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres. All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 grade K-3 students and for every 10 grade 4-12 students.

Max number of students: 30

Learn more and book your trip.

More Info & How to Register

Pricing:

A uniquely designed program will be priced accordingly.

VSB Discount! All VSB classes will receive a 20% discount on their field trips, farm bookings, and multi-visit programs.

We strive to make our programs accessible to all groups. If cost is a barrier, please send an email to education@freshroots.ca.

Website

Last Updated: February 07, 2025

EduKits

The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley

The Biosphere Institute’s Bear, Bison, Cougar, Elk and Wolf EduKits increase the ecological literacy of students and citizens in the Bow Valley.

These travelling trunks contain pelts, fur swatches, skulls, scat replicas, and books relevant to animals and their place in the ecosystem and Indigenous and settler cultures. They also include digital media and a PowerPoint presentation that can be used in classroom delivery.

Type: Resource
Cost: Free
Alberta Location: Alberta - Calgary, Canadian Rockies
Age/Grade Level:: Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:: No
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science
Topics:: Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

The Biosphere Institute’s Bear, Bison, Cougar, Elk and Wolf EduKits increase the ecological literacy of students and citizens in the Bow Valley.

These travelling trunks contain pelts, fur swatches, skulls, scat replicas, and books relevant to animals and their place in the ecosystem and Indigenous and settler cultures. They also include digital media and a PowerPoint presentation that can be used in classroom delivery.

We Are ChangeMakers

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Join wearechangemakers.ca - a community where you can learn, teach, act, and give for the eco-justice topics that matter to you

Type: Resource
Cost: Free
Location: Nationwide
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
British Columbia Location: BC - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Career Education, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Water, Waste/Circular economy, Energy, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

Join wearechangemakers.ca - a community where you can learn, teach, act, and give for the eco-justice topics that matter to you

Freshwater Field Study Program

Elbow River Watershed Partnership

Field trip along the Elbow River in the spring and along the Bow or Elbow River in the fall. Partnership Program with Alberta Parks. This program aligns with the science curriculum for Grade 8 – Freshwater Systems and Grade 9 – Biological Diversity & Environmental Chemistry.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
Alberta Location: Alberta - Calgary, Canadian Rockies, Foothills
Age/Grade Level:: 8, 9
Curriculum Connected:: No
Subjects:: Science
Topics:: Water, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge

Field trip along the Elbow River in the spring and along the Bow or Elbow River in the fall. Partnership Program with Alberta Parks. This program aligns with the science curriculum for Grade 8 – Freshwater Systems and Grade 9 – Biological Diversity & Environmental Chemistry.

Languages:: English
Location:: Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Single Day (4+ hours)

Full Description

This program serves schools that are driving distance to Elbow falls or to Canmore (fall program).

The Field School started in the Spring in 2005

We provide both spring and fall programs since 2008

We offer a virtual Field Study program since spring 2021 (virtual programs can be booked September-mid April)

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: None specified
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

This program serves schools that are driving distance to Elbow falls or to Canmore (fall program).

The Field School started in the Spring in 2005

We provide both spring and fall programs since 2008

We offer a virtual Field Study program since spring 2021 (virtual programs can be booked September-mid April)

More Info & How to Register

Email freshwaterfieldstudy@gmail.com to register

The Administrator for our program bookings works part-time and will respond to email inquiries as soon as possible.

For our Spring 2025 season, we will start accepting booking requests on Monday February 3, 2025. The In-Person program will run on dates in May & June on the Elbow River, but we also still offer a Virtual program for schools that don't secure in-person dates.

In-Person Field Study - this is an all day field trip to the headwaters of the Elbow River, and includes access to a pre-program session delivered via a 28 minute pre-recorded video with our Water Educator presenting the concepts which will be covered during the field trip. It also includes a live Teacher Orientation session delivered via Google Meet, or similar online platform, for teachers who will attend the field trips. All components for the In-Person Field Study cost $400 per group, which is generally 1 class. We can book a maximum of 2 groups per date, with a maximum of 35 people in each group (students & staff).

Virtual Field Study - this consists of 3 Modules: 2 videos + 1 live interactive session with one of our Water Educators. The cost for all Modules is $150 per class. If you'd prefer to choose the Virtual Field Study program, please let us know ASAP, as we can send you the links for the first two Modules as soon as you book it, and we can book the online session with the Water Educator for a broader range of dates than the all-day field study. Watch our short trailer for the Virtual Field School program.

For more information, including teacher and student resources, visit our Freshwater Field School Program page or learn more about our School Programs.

Website

Last Updated: January 28, 2025

Active for Life

Build your own lesson plans, discover fun activities and games to use in class; find engaging articles to share with parents, and share free resources to get kids active, healthy and happy.

Type: Program
Cost: Free
Location: Nationwide
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
British Columbia Location: BC - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Teachers, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:: No
Subjects:: Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Water, Transportation, Food, Forests

Build your own lesson plans, discover fun activities and games to use in class; find engaging articles to share with parents, and share free resources to get kids active, healthy and happy.

Zero Waste Place

Elements Society

An interactive program where students learn where waste comes from, where it goes and how they can action solutions.

Type: Program
Cost: Free
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 39 (Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Language Arts, Social Studies, Science
Topics:: Waste/Circular economy, Climate change

An interactive program where students learn where waste comes from, where it goes and how they can action solutions.

Languages:: English, French
Location:: In-class/school (indoor), In-class/school (outdoor), Club/Workshops (non-school)
Format:: Online (live), In-person
Activity Length:: Multi-session (≤3 hours each)

Full Description

Zero Waste Place is an interactive program that includes 4 in-person or virtual workshops, teacher resources, and student-led projects to drive sustainable behaviour change in the classroom. Available across grades K-12, in French or English, this program engages students in Core and Curricular Competencies.

Supported and delivered within the City of Vancouver, this program is delivered in schools, community groups and other education settings.

This program is designed to inspire and prepare students to take action in their school, neighbourhoods and broader communities.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly

Full Description

Zero Waste Place is an interactive program that includes 4 in-person or virtual workshops, teacher resources, and student-led projects to drive sustainable behaviour change in the classroom. Available across grades K-12, in French or English, this program engages students in Core and Curricular Competencies.

Supported and delivered within the City of Vancouver, this program is delivered in schools, community groups and other education settings.

This program is designed to inspire and prepare students to take action in their school, neighbourhoods and broader communities.

More Info & How to Register

Fill out the registration form and we will be in touch shortly.

Website

Last Updated: October 24, 2024

Decomposers!

Fresh Roots

Bugs, mold, and bacteria are things we want to keep as far away from our farm as possible, right? Wrong! Join us to explore the (slightly gross) world of Decomposers, and discover why there’ be no farm without them.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:: 3, 4, 5
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Science, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Waste/Circular economy, Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge

Bugs, mold, and bacteria are things we want to keep as far away from our farm as possible, right? Wrong! Join us to explore the (slightly gross) world of Decomposers, and discover why there’ be no farm without them.

Languages:: English
Location:: Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres. All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 grade K-3 students and for every 10 grade 4-12 students.

Max number of students: 30

Learn more and book your trip.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres. All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 grade K-3 students and for every 10 grade 4-12 students.

Max number of students: 30

Learn more and book your trip.

More Info & How to Register

Pricing:

Small class (15 or fewer students): $150

16-22 students: $220

23-30 students: $300

VSB Discount! All VSB classes will receive a 20% discount on their field trips, farm bookings, and multi-visit programs.

We strive to make our programs accessible to all groups. If cost is a barrier, please send an email to education@freshroots.ca.

Website

Last Updated: February 07, 2025

Street to Sea

Stream of Dreams Murals Society

Street to Sea is a hands-on workshop where students learn about the impact of garbage on ecosystems through in-class lessons and are inspired to become environmental stewards on a walking field trip.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per student | Bursaries available
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 33 (Chilliwack), SD 34 (Abbotsford), SD 35 (Langley), SD 36 (Surrey), SD 37 (Delta), SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver), SD 45 (West Vancouver), SD 48 (Sea To Sky), SD 61 (Greater Victoria), SD 62 (Sooke), SD 63 (Saanich), SD 64 (Gulf Islands), SD 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith), SD 69 (Qualicum), SD 70 (Pacific Rim), SD 71 (Comox Valley), SD 72 (Campbell River), SD 75 (Mission), SD 79 (Cowichan Valley), SD 84 (Vancouver Island West), SD 85 (Vancouver Island North)
Age/Grade Level:: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Science
Topics:: Water, Waste/Circular economy, Oceans, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change

Street to Sea is a hands-on workshop where students learn about the impact of garbage on ecosystems through in-class lessons and are inspired to become environmental stewards on a walking field trip.

Languages:: English
Location:: In-class/school (indoor), In-class/school (outdoor), Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: In-person, Resource
Activity Length:: Single Day (4+ hours), Multi-Day (4+ hours each)

Full Description

In this 75-minute session, students learn about bioaccumulation in aquatic ecosystems by analyzing real (sanitized) freshwater litter. Children then go on a walking field trip to see how much garbage they can divert from their local creek. The school is gifted a class set of garbage pickers, reflective vests, buckets, and weigh scale to continue this activity.

“We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from teachers and students alike. Personally, I’ve never seen my students so enthusiastic about garbage and neighborhood clean-ups—they were so engaged!” - Nataliia Kudryk, Grade 4/5 teacher

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly

Full Description

In this 75-minute session, students learn about bioaccumulation in aquatic ecosystems by analyzing real (sanitized) freshwater litter. Children then go on a walking field trip to see how much garbage they can divert from their local creek. The school is gifted a class set of garbage pickers, reflective vests, buckets, and weigh scale to continue this activity.

“We received overwhelmingly positive feedback from teachers and students alike. Personally, I’ve never seen my students so enthusiastic about garbage and neighborhood clean-ups—they were so engaged!” - Nataliia Kudryk, Grade 4/5 teacher

More Info & How to Register

This program requires a minimum of 3 classes, and Stream of Dreams will help with fundraising as needed. Additional follow-up materials are provided. Visit our website or contact info@streamofdreams.org for more information.

Website

Last Updated: June 18, 2025

Student Team Build

Fresh Roots

Team Builds are a chance for students (and teachers and chaperones!) to get their hands really dirty helping our farmers grow Good Food for All. This program includes an introduction to Fresh Roots and the many things we do, and plenty of time to work on projects around the farm, from weeding to building. Exact projects will vary depending on the group and the needs of the farm.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Career Education
Topics:: Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Careers

Team Builds are a chance for students (and teachers and chaperones!) to get their hands really dirty helping our farmers grow Good Food for All. This program includes an introduction to Fresh Roots and the many things we do, and plenty of time to work on projects around the farm, from weeding to building. Exact projects will vary depending on the group and the needs of the farm.

Languages:: English
Location:: Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver and Coquitlam. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our Vancouver farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres.

A field trip to our Coquitlam farm, located at Suwa’lkh School (1432 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam), is like no other Fresh Roots field trip. Our program space includes a native plant propagation greenhouse, medicine and food gardens, and a seven-acre forest with a forest classroom and a salmon stream. Field trips at Suwa’lkh focus on First People’s ways of knowing, helping students connect with Traditional Ecological Knowledge, in both cultivated and natural food lands. Suwa’lkh field trips are co-facilitated, whenever possible, with an Indigenous knowledge keeper and have been designed in consultation with Indigenous knowledge keeper Carrie Clark.

All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 10 Grade 4-12 students at our Vancouver sites and 1 teacher/chaperone for every 10 Grade 6-12 students at our Coquitlam site.

Max number of students: 30

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver and Coquitlam. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our Vancouver farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres.

A field trip to our Coquitlam farm, located at Suwa’lkh School (1432 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam), is like no other Fresh Roots field trip. Our program space includes a native plant propagation greenhouse, medicine and food gardens, and a seven-acre forest with a forest classroom and a salmon stream. Field trips at Suwa’lkh focus on First People’s ways of knowing, helping students connect with Traditional Ecological Knowledge, in both cultivated and natural food lands. Suwa’lkh field trips are co-facilitated, whenever possible, with an Indigenous knowledge keeper and have been designed in consultation with Indigenous knowledge keeper Carrie Clark.

All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 10 Grade 4-12 students at our Vancouver sites and 1 teacher/chaperone for every 10 Grade 6-12 students at our Coquitlam site.

Max number of students: 30

More Info & How to Register

Pricing:

Small class (15 or fewer students): $150

16-22 students: $220

23-30 students: $300

VSB and SD43 Discount! All VSB and SD43 classes will receive a 20% discount on their field trips, farm bookings, and multi-visit programs.

We strive to make our programs accessible to all groups. If cost is a barrier, please send an email to education@freshroots.ca.

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Last Updated: February 07, 2025

Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo School Programs

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Make the zoo your classroom. We’re giving kids unforgettable learning experiences that inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and wild places.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
Location: Nationwide
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
British Columbia Location: BC - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:: No
Subjects:: Science
Topics:: Water, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change

Make the zoo your classroom. We’re giving kids unforgettable learning experiences that inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and wild places.

Languages:: English
Location:: Field trip (indoor), Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: Online (live), In-person
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

The Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo's programs serve students in-person from Calgary and surrounding areas. Our programs are curriculum connected based on the current Learn Alberta Program of Studies for Kindergarten - Grade 12. We also offer custom programming by request. Virtual programs are available seasonally, December - February, and are great for students from anywhere across the country.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly

Full Description

The Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo's programs serve students in-person from Calgary and surrounding areas. Our programs are curriculum connected based on the current Learn Alberta Program of Studies for Kindergarten - Grade 12. We also offer custom programming by request. Virtual programs are available seasonally, December - February, and are great for students from anywhere across the country.

More Info & How to Register

Programs can be booked online. To book a program, click “Register Now” in the description of the selected school program and follow the directions. Programs must be booked at least two weeks before your selected program start date. Payment is not required to secure your program spot, but must be completed two weeks prior to the program date.

Website

Last Updated: March 06, 2025

Climate Game Changers Toolkit

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Check out our popular Climate Game Changers Toolkit, a choose-your-own adventure for adults and youth to learn about climate change.

Type: Resource
Cost: Free
Location: Nationwide
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
British Columbia Location: BC - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science
Topics:: Water, Waste/Circular economy, Energy, Transportation, Food, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Social/environmental justice

Check out our popular Climate Game Changers Toolkit, a choose-your-own adventure for adults and youth to learn about climate change.

Outdoor Learning Training, Tools & Resources for Educators

Outdoor Learning School & Store

The Outdoor Learning School & Store is a charitable social enterprise offering excellent outdoor learning training, tools, resources & equipment with 100% of proceeds going back to supporting outdoor learning non-profit initiatives!

Type: Program
Cost: Free | Fee per class | Fee per student | Bursaries available
Location: Nationwide
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
British Columbia Location: BC - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: Adults
Curriculum Connected:: No
Subjects:: Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Career Education, Fine Arts, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Water, Waste/Circular economy, Energy, Transportation, Food, Oceans, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice, Careers

The Outdoor Learning School & Store is a charitable social enterprise offering excellent outdoor learning training, tools, resources & equipment with 100% of proceeds going back to supporting outdoor learning non-profit initiatives!

Languages:: English, French, Other
Location:: Club/Workshops (non-school)
Format:: Online (live), Online (asynchronous), In-person, Resource
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours), Multi-session (≤3 hours each), Multi-Day (4+ hours each), Semester-long, Year/Multi-year

Full Description

With 100% of proceeds going back into outdoor learning non-profit initiatives, The Outdoor Learning School & Store is a charitable social enterprise grown in the homelands of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa, and flourishing across Turtle Island (North America).

Our awesome team works hard to provide a refined list of excellent resources, equipment, tools & training. We offer this in partnership with over 70 non-profit organizations from across North America.

Outdoor learning is being increasingly adopted to enhance student learning, and to support the physical, emotional and mental health of teachers and students. We’re pleased to help support this, along with other key social and environmental issues such as the climate crisis, the rapid loss of biodiversity, nature-deficit disorder, and the obesity epidemic.

Read about our Ethical Policies and Practices.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly

Full Description

With 100% of proceeds going back into outdoor learning non-profit initiatives, The Outdoor Learning School & Store is a charitable social enterprise grown in the homelands of the Secwépemc and Ktunaxa, and flourishing across Turtle Island (North America).

Our awesome team works hard to provide a refined list of excellent resources, equipment, tools & training. We offer this in partnership with over 70 non-profit organizations from across North America.

Outdoor learning is being increasingly adopted to enhance student learning, and to support the physical, emotional and mental health of teachers and students. We’re pleased to help support this, along with other key social and environmental issues such as the climate crisis, the rapid loss of biodiversity, nature-deficit disorder, and the obesity epidemic.

Read about our Ethical Policies and Practices.

More Info & How to Register

All of our professional learning offerings can be found here: https://outdoorlearning.com/professional-learning

Website

Last Updated: October 31, 2024

Galiano Conservancy Environmental Education

Galiano Conservancy Association

Spark curiosity and build lifelong memories with immersive, nature-based field trips on Galiano Island. We offer flexible single day and overnight options available with diverse BC curriculum-linked content that we have proudly developed over the past 20+ years.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per student | Bursaries available
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 33 (Chilliwack), SD 34 (Abbotsford), SD 35 (Langley), SD 36 (Surrey), SD 37 (Delta), SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver), SD 45 (West Vancouver), SD 48 (Sea To Sky), SD 61 (Greater Victoria), SD 62 (Sooke), SD 63 (Saanich), SD 64 (Gulf Islands), SD 68 (Nanaimo-Ladysmith), SD 75 (Mission), SD 79 (Cowichan Valley)
Age/Grade Level:: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science
Topics:: Energy, Food, Oceans, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

Spark curiosity and build lifelong memories with immersive, nature-based field trips on Galiano Island. We offer flexible single day and overnight options available with diverse BC curriculum-linked content that we have proudly developed over the past 20+ years.

Curriculum Connections to Environment, Climate, and Indigenous Perspectives

Alberta Council for Environmental Education

Teaching about environmental sustainability has never been more important as we increasingly feel the effects of an unsustainable human footprint on the planet’s systems.

Can teachers weave more environmental and sustainability education into their everyday practice while delivering on the current curriculum? The answer is a resounding YES! ACEE is committed to supporting teachers across Alberta by developing curriculum links between climate, sustainability, and our environment to the AB Programs of Study.

Explore how the current curriculum already connects with the following sustainability themes – Nature and Place, Indigenous Perspectives, and Climate Change.

Type: Resource
Cost: Free
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth
Curriculum Connected:: No
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science
Topics:: Water, Waste/Circular economy, Energy, Transportation, Food, Oceans, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

Teaching about environmental sustainability has never been more important as we increasingly feel the effects of an unsustainable human footprint on the planet’s systems.

Can teachers weave more environmental and sustainability education into their everyday practice while delivering on the current curriculum? The answer is a resounding YES! ACEE is committed to supporting teachers across Alberta by developing curriculum links between climate, sustainability, and our environment to the AB Programs of Study.

Explore how the current curriculum already connects with the following sustainability themes – Nature and Place, Indigenous Perspectives, and Climate Change.

Invasive Plant Program

Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation Society

An opportunity for students to get hands on experience removing invasive plants in the Weaselhead while making curricular connections for ecosystems and interactions and biodiversity.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
Alberta Location: Alberta - Calgary, Foothills, Rocky View
Age/Grade Level:: 7, 8, 9
Curriculum Connected:: No
Subjects:: Science
Topics:: Ecology/Biodiversity

An opportunity for students to get hands on experience removing invasive plants in the Weaselhead while making curricular connections for ecosystems and interactions and biodiversity.

Languages:: English
Location:: Field trip (outdoor), Club/Workshops (non-school)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

The invasive plant program takes place at the Weaselhead in SW Calgary and is a fully outdoor program that requires students to manually remove plants. The day will include several activities including:

● Introduction, Land Acknowledgement, park rules, and expectations

● Learning about invasive plants (their characteristics and adaptations, impacts and how to control)

● Invasive Plant matching game.

● Field Guide practice game.

● Botany walk to learn about native plants in the park

● Plant Scavenger Hunt

● Plant mapping

● Density Game

● Transects and Quadrats

● Invasive Plant removal in the Aspen Forest

● Invasive Plant Manager Game

This field trip is designed as a full day trip but can be shortened to half a day.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly

Full Description

The invasive plant program takes place at the Weaselhead in SW Calgary and is a fully outdoor program that requires students to manually remove plants. The day will include several activities including:

● Introduction, Land Acknowledgement, park rules, and expectations

● Learning about invasive plants (their characteristics and adaptations, impacts and how to control)

● Invasive Plant matching game.

● Field Guide practice game.

● Botany walk to learn about native plants in the park

● Plant Scavenger Hunt

● Plant mapping

● Density Game

● Transects and Quadrats

● Invasive Plant removal in the Aspen Forest

● Invasive Plant Manager Game

This field trip is designed as a full day trip but can be shortened to half a day.

More Info & How to Register

This entire program is held outside with no indoor facilities. Students must be prepared for all weather and conditions. They will be hiking approximately 3-5 km on dirt trails and using shovels to remove plants. Appropriate footwear is a safety requirement.

Website

Last Updated: January 30, 2025

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