A free resource for finding school programs and resources in Alberta and BC
Teachers, we know that finding environmental education programs and resources that work for your classroom’s needs can be difficult. This database helps you find relevant, fun offerings that can bring these important topics to life.
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Rocks and Minerals
GeoLearnsBasic Details
Hands-on activities for learning rock and mineral names
Hands-on activities for learning rock and mineral names
Farm to School BC
Farm to School BCBasic Details
Farm to School BC (F2SBC) offers educational resources, grants, and webinars focused on school gardens, food literacy education, and hands-on learning opportunities for K-12 students, educators, and school communities in BC.
Farm to School BC (F2SBC) offers educational resources, grants, and webinars focused on school gardens, food literacy education, and hands-on learning opportunities for K-12 students, educators, and school communities in BC.
Company of Adventurers
Company of AdventurersBasic Details
Learning should be full of adventure! Company of Adventurers is committed to creating Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Education programs that are safe, rewarding and have a lasting impact on those who participate.
Learning should be full of adventure! Company of Adventurers is committed to creating Outdoor Adventure and Environmental Education programs that are safe, rewarding and have a lasting impact on those who participate.
CTS Environmental Stewardship Course Guide
The Biosphere Institute of the Bow ValleyBasic Details
This activity guide was created to steward educators teaching the Career and Technology Studies: Natural Resources courses. This guide suggests a 3-credit course which incorporates ENS1020: Fostering Stewardship, ENS1040: Living with the Environment, and ENS1910: ENS Project. It is adaptable to the different strengths an interests of teachers and students.
This activity guide was created to steward educators teaching the Career and Technology Studies: Natural Resources courses. This guide suggests a 3-credit course which incorporates ENS1020: Fostering Stewardship, ENS1040: Living with the Environment, and ENS1910: ENS Project. It is adaptable to the different strengths an interests of teachers and students.
Beach profiles: measure, plot and compare
Keep Oceans CleanBasic Details
Explore how beach shape is measured and changes over time, with a practical survey guide and an interactive calculator for plotting and comparing beach profiles.
Explore how beach shape is measured and changes over time, with a practical survey guide and an interactive calculator for plotting and comparing beach profiles.
Professional Learning Experiences
CPAWS Southern AlbertaBasic Details
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.
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.
EcoCooks Club
Unbounded Canada FoundationBasic Details
EcoCooks is a science-based environmental cooking program that creates a strong foundation for youth to develop lifelong healthy and planet-positive eating habits.
EcoCooks is a science-based environmental cooking program that creates a strong foundation for youth to develop lifelong healthy and planet-positive eating habits.
Science World Offerings
Science WorldBasic Details
Check out Science Worlds 2025-26 school year offerings!
Check out Science Worlds 2025-26 school year offerings!
Wild Wise: Furry Fliers (Bats)
Calgary WildlifeBasic Details
Bats are mysterious, misunderstood and absolutely remarkable! Discover the incredible adaptations, surprising behaviours and important ecological role of Alberta's only flying mammals through fun, interactive wildlife activities.
Bats are mysterious, misunderstood and absolutely remarkable! Discover the incredible adaptations, surprising behaviours and important ecological role of Alberta's only flying mammals through fun, interactive wildlife activities.
Algonquin College's Play, Learn and Teach Outdoors in the Early Years (PLaTO) program
Outdoor play CanadaBasic Details
The Play, Learn, and Teaching Outdoors in the Early Years college certification immerses early learning professionals in a specialized educational journey constructed around the national framework developed by the Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play.
The Play, Learn, and Teaching Outdoors in the Early Years college certification immerses early learning professionals in a specialized educational journey constructed around the national framework developed by the Canadian Centre for Outdoor Play.
Forest Fundamentals
Stanley Park EcologyBasic Details
Engage all of your senses to piece together the story of forest dwelling plants and animals and their important roles in the web of life.
Engage all of your senses to piece together the story of forest dwelling plants and animals and their important roles in the web of life.
EcoSchools Canada
EcoSchools CanadaBasic Details
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.
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.
Imaginative Ecological Education
imaginEDBasic Details
Learn more about Imaginative Ecological Education on imaginED: education that inspires. Engage emotion, imagination and the body with/in the natural world as part of your teaching.
Learn more about Imaginative Ecological Education on imaginED: education that inspires. Engage emotion, imagination and the body with/in the natural world as part of your teaching.
Activities from NatureWILD Magazine
NatureKids BCBasic Details
Downloadable crafts, activities, puzzles, and stories archived from NatureWILD magazine.
Downloadable crafts, activities, puzzles, and stories archived from NatureWILD magazine.
Who We Are, What We Do
Edmonton Humane SocietyBasic Details
Discover How EHS Helps People & Pets in Our Community
Discover How EHS Helps People & Pets in Our Community
Project WET Canada
Project WET CanadaBasic Details
Project WET Canada equips educators with hands-on, curriculum-connected water education resources through dynamic in-person and virtual certification workshops.
Project WET Canada equips educators with hands-on, curriculum-connected water education resources through dynamic in-person and virtual certification workshops.
Wild Wise: Quirky Quills (Porcupines)
Calgary WildlifeBasic Details
There's more to porcupines than their prickly reputation! Discover their fascinating adaptations, surprising behaviours and important role in keeping Alberta's forests healthy through fun, interactive wildlife activities.
There's more to porcupines than their prickly reputation! Discover their fascinating adaptations, surprising behaviours and important role in keeping Alberta's forests healthy through fun, interactive wildlife activities.
Ecology at School: Grade 4 to Grade 7
Stanley Park EcologyBasic Details
Students will develop a personal connection with the natural world by getting to know and appreciate the plants, animals, and other species around them.
Students will develop a personal connection with the natural world by getting to know and appreciate the plants, animals, and other species around them.
From the Streets
Sea SmartBasic Details
Explore the connections between rivers, lakes and the ocean and investigate how freshwater plastic pollution affects our ocean.
Explore the connections between rivers, lakes and the ocean and investigate how freshwater plastic pollution affects our ocean.
EcoSchools in Alberta
Alberta Council for Environmental EducationBasic Details
EcoSchools Canada offers a bilingual certification program for elementary through secondary schools, nurturing environmental learning and climate action.
EcoSchools Canada offers a bilingual certification program for elementary through secondary schools, nurturing environmental learning and climate action.
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For Teachers
I can’t find listings that work for me. What can I do?
Try removing any filtering criteria to see more results. If you can’t find listings in your area, try looking in the “Available Nationwide” category, or use the Delivery Format filter to select listings marked as “Online” or “Resource”. If you would like to suggest a listing for inclusion, contact us at fern@elements-society.org
How does the favourites list work?
Your list is stored temporarily on the device used to visit the site, and can expire between visits. Make sure to record the link to your list, or email the list to yourself. The link will always work if you return to it. When the contents of your list is edited (e.g. adding or removing items), the link will also change. Make sure to copy the new link after making any changes to your list.
How do teacher recommendations work?
The organization who produces the activity solicits recommendations from teachers who have completed their activities. Recommendations include a teacher’s school district in order to provide local context, but are kept anonymous for privacy reasons.
How do I leave recommendations for listings?
After you complete a program, the listing organization will send you a special website link that you can use to leave a recommendation. If you would like to leave a recommendation but haven’t received a link, contact the organization directly.
When browsing by location, how do I know which school district I am located in?
If you aren’t sure what public school district you are located in, see the Alberta Education Maps or the BC School District Map.
How do I suggest a listing for inclusion or provide any other feedback?
To suggest a listing, email us and we can try to connect with the organization. Note that organizations are responsible for publishing their own listings.
If you have any other feedback, email us. Although we strive to keep this resource up to date, Elements Society is not responsible for the accuracy of information provided by organizations.
I need a full run through of FERN, where can I find this?
Here is a full FERN run through for teachers/educators. Learn how to access classroom-ready environmental education resources to bring vital topics to life.
For Listing Organizations
How do I submit my organization’s programs or resources for inclusion?
If you create environmental education programs or resources, sign up for an account. Once you are signed in, you can create a new listing. All new and updated listings are subject to review before appearing on the website.
How do I submit an update to my listings?
Sign in to your account, and you will see all of your listings and have the option to submit an update to (or delete) any listing. Updates are subject to review before appearing on the website.
I no longer have access to the email used for my account. What can I do?
Email us and we can help restore access to your listings.
How do I get teacher recommendations for my listings?
When you create a new listing, you will receive a unique website link that allows teachers to leave a recommendation. After teachers complete a program, it’s your responsibility to solicit recommendations by sending the link. Recommendations include a teacher’s school district in order to provide local context, but are kept anonymous for privacy reasons.
How do I update the payment information for my listing?
If your payment method on file is expired or was declined, email us and we can help you update your payment info.
I need a full run through of FERN and making a listing, where can I find this?
Here is a full FERN run through for organisations. Discover how to share your programs and resources on FERN and connect meaningfully with classrooms across Alberta and BC.
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