FERN by Elements Society

Unexpected Eats

“You can eat that???” Yes, you can! Explore often overlooked foods on our farms and in our indigenous plant garden as you learn about ethical foraging and some of the traditional food and medicine uses of common plants.

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:: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge

“You can eat that???” Yes, you can! Explore often overlooked foods on our farms and in our indigenous plant garden as you learn about ethical foraging and some of the traditional food and medicine uses of common plants.

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 8 Grade K-5 students or 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 8 Grade K-5 students or 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

Flower Power

Fresh Roots

Flowers are more than just pretty decorations. Work together to solve our Flower Power Puzzle, learn why flowers are important to plants, pollinators, and our food, and maybe even get to taste some!

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:: 2, 3
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Language Arts, Science, Career Education, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge

Flowers are more than just pretty decorations. Work together to solve our Flower Power Puzzle, learn why flowers are important to plants, pollinators, and our food, and maybe even get to taste some!

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) 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.

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) 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.

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.

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Last Updated: February 07, 2025

BC Tomorrow Simulator

Alberta Tomorrow

Explore the impact of landuse changes in British Columbia on the Environment and Economy with our GIS Simulation Tool!

Type: Resource
Cost: Free
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, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies/CSF/CTS
Topics:: Water, Waste/Circular economy, Energy, Transportation, Food, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change

Explore the impact of landuse changes in British Columbia on the Environment and Economy with our GIS Simulation Tool!

EcoSchools Canada

A sustainable future begins at every EcoSchool! A bilingual certification program for elementary through secondary schools. Nurturing student leaders, reducing environmental impacts, and building sustainable school communities.

Type: Program
Cost: Free
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
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

A sustainable future begins at every EcoSchool! A bilingual certification program for elementary through secondary schools. Nurturing student leaders, reducing environmental impacts, and building sustainable school communities.

Languages:: English, French
Location:: In-class/school (indoor), In-class/school (outdoor), Club/Workshops (non-school)
Format:: Online (asynchronous), Resource
Activity Length:: Year/Multi-year

Full Description

EcoSchools is an annual certification program that supports, incentivizes, tracks, and recognizes environmental action in schools.

The EcoSchools program is both a framework and a toolbox for taking action and engaging in environmental education.

For students, the program provides opportunities for leadership, peer-to-peer mentorship, and a way to learn about sustainability while having fun. For teachers, the program integrates seamlessly with curricula across Canada and offers unique opportunities for learning.

Build excitement at your school about environmental projects, campaigns, and events throughout the year. Use the many resources, worksheets, and lesson plans available in the EcoSchools Certification Application (ECA) to support your journey.

Accessibility

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

Full Description

EcoSchools is an annual certification program that supports, incentivizes, tracks, and recognizes environmental action in schools.

The EcoSchools program is both a framework and a toolbox for taking action and engaging in environmental education.

For students, the program provides opportunities for leadership, peer-to-peer mentorship, and a way to learn about sustainability while having fun. For teachers, the program integrates seamlessly with curricula across Canada and offers unique opportunities for learning.

Build excitement at your school about environmental projects, campaigns, and events throughout the year. Use the many resources, worksheets, and lesson plans available in the EcoSchools Certification Application (ECA) to support your journey.

More Info & How to Register

Register your school for free on the EcoSchools Certification Application and gain access to more than 50 actions for your class or school eco team.

Website

Last Updated: January 24, 2025

Ocean Trash Talk

Sea Smart

Become an expert about ocean plastic pollution and what actions we can take to help protect the ocean!

Type: Resource
Cost: Free
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
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Water, Waste/Circular economy, Oceans, Social/environmental justice

Become an expert about ocean plastic pollution and what actions we can take to help protect the ocean!

Languages:: English, French
Location:: In-class/school (indoor)
Format:: Resource
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

With these self-guided resources, teachers will have the tools to teach students about the harmful impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems, and what actions we can take in their own lives and communities to reduce ocean pollution. Through innovative activities and discussion, students will reflect on the use of plastic pollution in their own lives and will be encouraged to take actionable steps to protect oceans.

Ocean Trash Talk is best suited for Grades K-12, with lessons adapted to different age groups, and connects to Core and Curricular competencies in science, social studies and physical and health education. These resources are available for download nation- wide and can be used in schools, youth/ community groups, or other educational settings.

Accessibility

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

Full Description

With these self-guided resources, teachers will have the tools to teach students about the harmful impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems, and what actions we can take in their own lives and communities to reduce ocean pollution. Through innovative activities and discussion, students will reflect on the use of plastic pollution in their own lives and will be encouraged to take actionable steps to protect oceans.

Ocean Trash Talk is best suited for Grades K-12, with lessons adapted to different age groups, and connects to Core and Curricular competencies in science, social studies and physical and health education. These resources are available for download nation- wide and can be used in schools, youth/ community groups, or other educational settings.

More Info

Fill out the registration form to access this resource.

Website

Last Updated: November 26, 2024

Bow Habitat Station Field Trips

Bow Habitat Station

Bow Habitat Station's school programs use specialized teaching tools and place-based resources to inspire curiosity and build students' connections with Alberta's environment.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
Alberta Location: Alberta - Calgary, Palliser, Rocky View
Age/Grade Level:: Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Youth
Curriculum Connected:: No
Subjects:: Science
Topics:: Water, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity

Bow Habitat Station's school programs use specialized teaching tools and place-based resources to inspire curiosity and build students' connections with Alberta's environment.

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.

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Last Updated: January 30, 2025

Sea Smart Shoreline Cleanup Field Trip

Sea Smart

Take your next field trip to the beach while empowering your students to make the world a better place.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class | 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)
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, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Water, Waste/Circular economy, Oceans, Ecology/Biodiversity, Social/environmental justice

Take your next field trip to the beach while empowering your students to make the world a better place.

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

Full Description

Sea Smart's shoreline clean-up will inspire students to learn about plastic pollution, marine animals, and ocean stewardship. These sessions are facilitated by Sea Smart’s highly experienced team of marine biologists and environmental educators, to deliver informative, hands-on learning. Sea Smart will provide sustainable equipment and protocols needed to ensure a safe cleanup.

We measure metrics such as the area of habitat cleaned, the weight of garbage removed, and the number of cigarette butts removed. These data allow you to share your student's efforts in a measurable and meaningful way. Participants will also join hands-on, educational activities to learn about plastic pollution, marine animals, and how we can help our ocean.

Available for Pre-K - Grade 12 Students, our Shoreline Cleanup Workshops connect with Core and Curricular Competencies. Shoreline Cleanups can be delivered throughout Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, with schools, community/ youth groups, and other educational settings.

Accessibility

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

Full Description

Sea Smart's shoreline clean-up will inspire students to learn about plastic pollution, marine animals, and ocean stewardship. These sessions are facilitated by Sea Smart’s highly experienced team of marine biologists and environmental educators, to deliver informative, hands-on learning. Sea Smart will provide sustainable equipment and protocols needed to ensure a safe cleanup.

We measure metrics such as the area of habitat cleaned, the weight of garbage removed, and the number of cigarette butts removed. These data allow you to share your student's efforts in a measurable and meaningful way. Participants will also join hands-on, educational activities to learn about plastic pollution, marine animals, and how we can help our ocean.

Available for Pre-K - Grade 12 Students, our Shoreline Cleanup Workshops connect with Core and Curricular Competencies. Shoreline Cleanups can be delivered throughout Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland, with schools, community/ youth groups, and other educational settings.

More Info & How to Register

Please fill out our registration form and we will be in touch shortly.

Website

Last Updated: October 30, 2024

Bring Nature Home

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Bring Nature Home is an educational toolkit that will help youth and adults of all ages engage in environmental education indoors and out!

Type: Resource
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, 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

Bring Nature Home is an educational toolkit that will help youth and adults of all ages engage in environmental education indoors and out!

EcoSchools in Alberta

Alberta Council for Environmental Education

EcoSchools Canada offers a bilingual certification program for elementary through secondary schools, nurturing environmental learning and climate action.

Type: Program
Cost: Free
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
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, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice, Careers

EcoSchools Canada offers a bilingual certification program for elementary through secondary schools, nurturing environmental learning and climate action.

Farm Observers

Fresh Roots

Farm Observers helps your students develop long-lasting connections with the land and its cycles, and to slow down and really observe and enjoy the world around them. Classes will practice a variety of naturalist and observation skills on their farm visit throughout the school year. The program is perfect for classes within walking distance of our farms at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver).

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:: 4, 5, 6, 7
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources

Farm Observers helps your students develop long-lasting connections with the land and its cycles, and to slow down and really observe and enjoy the world around them. Classes will practice a variety of naturalist and observation skills on their farm visit throughout the school year. The program is perfect for classes within walking distance of our farms at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver).

21st Century Farming

Fresh Roots

Climate change and biodiversity loss are major threats to our food system, and unjust labour practices in the food sector contribute to poverty and oppression in our communities, but there is a way forward! See how regenerative agriculture and projects like Fresh Roots can improve the food system by supporting both the ecosystem we are part of and the people who grow our food, and help build a truly sustainable food system!

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:: 10, 11, 12
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Waste/Circular economy, Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

Climate change and biodiversity loss are major threats to our food system, and unjust labour practices in the food sector contribute to poverty and oppression in our communities, but there is a way forward! See how regenerative agriculture and projects like Fresh Roots can improve the food system by supporting both the ecosystem we are part of and the people who grow our food, and help build a truly sustainable food system!

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 10 grade 4-12 students.

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. 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 10 grade 4-12 students.

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

When you book this program, please let us know in the Notes if you would prefer an ecosystems or human/food systems focus!

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

Environment & Natural Resource Classroom Resources

Inside Education

Inside Education's no-cost environmental and natural resource learning resources are curriculum-connected and classroom-ready, complete with fun activities and exercises that support different learning styles and teaching situations.

Type: Resource
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, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth
Curriculum Connected:: No
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies/CSF/CTS, Career Education
Topics:: Energy, Natural Resources, Climate change, Careers, Water, Waste/Circular economy, Food, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity

Inside Education's no-cost environmental and natural resource learning resources are curriculum-connected and classroom-ready, complete with fun activities and exercises that support different learning styles and teaching situations.

Junior High Teacher Resources for Horticultural Option

Calgary Horticultural Society

Junior High CTF Horticulture (gardening) resource!

Type: Resource
Cost: Free
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Science, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies/CSF/CTS
Topics:: Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Careers

Junior High CTF Horticulture (gardening) resource!

EcoCooks School

Elements Society

EcoCooks is a science-based environmental cooking program that addresses how food choices impact our planet.

Type: Program
Cost: Free
Alberta Location: Alberta - Calgary
British Columbia Location: BC - 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)
Age/Grade Level:: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Career Education, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Food, Climate change

EcoCooks is a science-based environmental cooking program that addresses how food choices impact our planet.

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

Full Description

EcoCooks Elementary consists of two modules and EcoCooks Secondary consists of four modules. Classes can take any number of modules, in any order.

Each EcoCooks module has four sessions and each session is about 60-70 min long. These four sessions are typically taken over the space of 1 to 4 weeks. The first three sessions tackle the environmental component with fun hands-on activities designed for a classroom space, while the last session is a cooking class where students learn how to apply their new knowledge while preparing food. This cooking session can be done in a traditional classroom space or in a specialized foods room.

Accessibility

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

Full Description

EcoCooks Elementary consists of two modules and EcoCooks Secondary consists of four modules. Classes can take any number of modules, in any order.

Each EcoCooks module has four sessions and each session is about 60-70 min long. These four sessions are typically taken over the space of 1 to 4 weeks. The first three sessions tackle the environmental component with fun hands-on activities designed for a classroom space, while the last session is a cooking class where students learn how to apply their new knowledge while preparing food. This cooking session can be done in a traditional classroom space or in a specialized foods room.

More Info & How to Register

Please follow the link to our registration page and use the program request form appropriate for your location and grade.

Website

Last Updated: March 10, 2025

Worms Love Leftovers - in school program

Green Calgary

Worms Love Leftovers gives children a peek into the amazing world of worms and how they help recycle organic waste, turning it into healthy living soil. 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:: K, 1, 2, 3, 4
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Science
Topics:: Waste/Circular economy, Food

Worms Love Leftovers gives children a peek into the amazing world of worms and how they help recycle organic waste, turning it into healthy living soil. This is an inquiry-based opportunity that fully engages participants in hands-on learning and incorporates several cross-curricular competencies.

Professional Learning Experiences

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Our interactive experiences provide indoor and outdoor learning for professionals, including fun, educational hiking, science-based activities, gamified learning, workshops, and reconciliation teachings — all of which foster a strong understanding of Alberta's environment and build a lifelong connection to nature.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class | Bursaries available
Alberta Location: Alberta - Calgary, Chinook's Edge, Foothills, Golden Hills, Palliser, Rocky View
Age/Grade Level:: Teachers, Adults
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Water, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

Our interactive experiences provide indoor and outdoor learning for professionals, including fun, educational hiking, science-based activities, gamified learning, workshops, and reconciliation teachings — all of which foster a strong understanding of Alberta's environment and build a lifelong connection to nature.

Nature Stewards Programs

Environmental Youth Alliance

These free multi-week programs will support youth to develop skills to care for nature in your community, including growing native plants, restoring wildlife habitat, and working with plant medicines. These are open registration programs for students to sign up independently, outside of school hours.

Type: Program
Cost: Free
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 44 (North Vancouver), SD 45 (West Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Youth
Curriculum Connected:: No
Topics:: Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

These free multi-week programs will support youth to develop skills to care for nature in your community, including growing native plants, restoring wildlife habitat, and working with plant medicines. These are open registration programs for students to sign up independently, outside of school hours.

Languages:: English
Location:: Club/Workshops (non-school)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Multi-Day (4+ hours each), Semester-long

Full Description

Location
Strathcona Community Gardens (759 Malkin St) and Renfrew Ravine (3998 Renfrew St)

Program Detail & Focus

Program dates & focus areas are posted on our website seasonally. There are Spring, Summer, and Fall intakes. Most programs run for 10 sessions

Eligibility
Youth ages 14-18 who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, living with a disability, or from other equity-denied communities.

Supports
You will receive up to $20/day honorarium based on attendance and youth must attend a minimum of 4 program days to receive an honorarium. Lunch and bus tickets are provided. We also have some outdoor clothing available to borrow, including rain jackets and boots.

Accessibility

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

Full Description

Location
Strathcona Community Gardens (759 Malkin St) and Renfrew Ravine (3998 Renfrew St)

Program Detail & Focus

Program dates & focus areas are posted on our website seasonally. There are Spring, Summer, and Fall intakes. Most programs run for 10 sessions

Eligibility
Youth ages 14-18 who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, living with a disability, or from other equity-denied communities.

Supports
You will receive up to $20/day honorarium based on attendance and youth must attend a minimum of 4 program days to receive an honorarium. Lunch and bus tickets are provided. We also have some outdoor clothing available to borrow, including rain jackets and boots.

More Info & How to Register

https://eya.ca/program/nature-stewards/

Website

Last Updated: December 02, 2024

Shepard Landfill Tour with Composting Facility visit

The City of Calgary Waste & Recycling Services

The City of Calgary offers school tours at the Composting Facility and Shepard Landfill, providing students the unique opportunity to observe Calgary’s waste management operations in action.

Type: Program
Cost: Free
Alberta Location: Alberta - Calgary
Age/Grade Level:: 4, 7
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Science
Topics:: Water, Waste/Circular economy

The City of Calgary offers school tours at the Composting Facility and Shepard Landfill, providing students the unique opportunity to observe Calgary’s waste management operations in action.

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

Full Description

Join us for an interactive experience that will motivate students to take impactful steps towards reducing waste. The tours include a classroom workshop and a guided bus tour through the landfill.

Grades: 4 - 7
Program length: 3 hours total (90-minute landfill bus tour/ 90-minute classroom).
Class size: Up to 2 classes (30 students per class) per day.

Cost: No cost for tours, but schools must provide and arrange bus transportation.
Location: The Composting Facility at the Shepard Waste Management Facility (11920 68 St SE).

Accessibility

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

Full Description

Join us for an interactive experience that will motivate students to take impactful steps towards reducing waste. The tours include a classroom workshop and a guided bus tour through the landfill.

Grades: 4 - 7
Program length: 3 hours total (90-minute landfill bus tour/ 90-minute classroom).
Class size: Up to 2 classes (30 students per class) per day.

Cost: No cost for tours, but schools must provide and arrange bus transportation.
Location: The Composting Facility at the Shepard Waste Management Facility (11920 68 St SE).

More Info & How to Register

Grades 4 - 7: Call 311 now to apply.

1st Deadline: June 1 - Fall session draw (Sept - Dec)

2nd Deadline: September 15 - Spring session draw (Jan - June)

Grades 8 - 12: Call 311 to make a request.

Website

Last Updated: December 18, 2024

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

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