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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Outdoor Environmental Education Programs
Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation SocietyBasic Details
Explore and learn about one of Calgary's most biodiverse spots with seasoned Naturalists!
Explore and learn about one of Calgary's most biodiverse spots with seasoned Naturalists!
Green Careers for Youth
Alberta Council for Environmental EducationBasic Details
Our program Connecting Classrooms to Professionals will partner green industry volunteers with youth for in class presentations and mentorship. In connecting classrooms with our volunteers we hope to inform students about what opportunities are currently available, and give new perspectives on what having a green career could mean! Our Green Careers Initiative aims to inspire students to strive for a green, sustainable and lucrative future.
Our program Connecting Classrooms to Professionals will partner green industry volunteers with youth for in class presentations and mentorship. In connecting classrooms with our volunteers we hope to inform students about what opportunities are currently available, and give new perspectives on what having a green career could mean! Our Green Careers Initiative aims to inspire students to strive for a green, sustainable and lucrative future.
EduKits
The Biosphere Institute of the Bow ValleyBasic Details
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.
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.
Trees and Me: Activities for Exploring Nature with Young Children
Project Learning Tree CanadaBasic Details
PLT Canada's Trees and Me guide introduces young learners to the importance of the environment and forests through engaging, relatable activities. It encourages a deep connection to nature, promoting environmental stewardship and helping children understand forests’ vital role in our world.
PLT Canada's Trees and Me guide introduces young learners to the importance of the environment and forests through engaging, relatable activities. It encourages a deep connection to nature, promoting environmental stewardship and helping children understand forests’ vital role in our world.
Journey 2050
Calgary StampedeBasic Details
Journey 2050 is a free, interdisciplinary, inquiry-based agriculture education program that challenges students to answer the essential question: “How will we sustainably feed nearly 10 billion people by the year 2050?”
Journey 2050 is a free, interdisciplinary, inquiry-based agriculture education program that challenges students to answer the essential question: “How will we sustainably feed nearly 10 billion people by the year 2050?”
Ocean Design Lab
Sea SmartBasic Details
Students will engineer waves of innovation in this hands-on, ocean-centered design workshop.
Students will engineer waves of innovation in this hands-on, ocean-centered design workshop.
Water testing with Water Rangers
Water RangersBasic Details
Teach your students about water quality with Water Rangers testkits and online lessons!
Teach your students about water quality with Water Rangers testkits and online lessons!
Bow Habitat Station Field Trips
Bow Habitat StationBasic Details
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.
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.
Cool It! Climate Leadership Training program
BCSEABasic Details
An interactive workshop and a four-week climate challenge for grades 4-12. Students will explore climate science, justice, solutions, and actions to reduce emissions, fostering family involvement, community engagement, and systemic understanding.
An interactive workshop and a four-week climate challenge for grades 4-12. Students will explore climate science, justice, solutions, and actions to reduce emissions, fostering family involvement, community engagement, and systemic understanding.
Science World Offerings
Science WorldBasic Details
Check out Science Worlds 2025-26 school year offerings!
Check out Science Worlds 2025-26 school year offerings!
Place-Based Educational Resources
NatureKids BCBasic Details
Discover a collection of curated articles designed to inspire and educate nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Discover a collection of curated articles designed to inspire and educate nature enthusiasts of all ages.
Rethinking The Fashion System
Fashion Takes ActionBasic Details
Learn more about fashion's impact on people and planet by rethinking the fashion system and taking action toward a more just, sustainable future.
Learn more about fashion's impact on people and planet by rethinking the fashion system and taking action toward a more just, sustainable future.
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.
ALL ABOUT STURGEON
Fraser River Discovery CentreBasic Details
Learn all about sturgeon from both an Indigenous and Western science perspective
Learn all about sturgeon from both an Indigenous and Western science perspective
Orcas in the Salish Sea
Sea SmartBasic Details
Dive into the rich culture of the Coast Salish Peoples, explore the fascinating world of the Southern Resident Killer Whales, and learn to be an effective environmental steward!
Dive into the rich culture of the Coast Salish Peoples, explore the fascinating world of the Southern Resident Killer Whales, and learn to be an effective environmental steward!
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre School Programs
Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre (Alberta Parks)Basic Details
Alberta Parks programs based out of the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre for K-12 students. Nature-based, hands-on learning!
Alberta Parks programs based out of the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre for K-12 students. Nature-based, hands-on learning!
Solving Fashion’s Waste Problem
Fashion Takes ActionBasic Details
Learn how to reduce the negative impact caused by fashion's waste and how to be a 7R's of fashion leader.
Learn how to reduce the negative impact caused by fashion's waste and how to be a 7R's of fashion leader.
A Walking Curriculum: Evoking Wonder and Developing Sense of Place
imaginEDBasic Details
Evoke wonder and develop sense of Place with imagination-focused and nature-based walking explorations in your school yard and community.
Evoke wonder and develop sense of Place with imagination-focused and nature-based walking explorations in your school yard and community.
Zero Waste Place
Elements SocietyBasic Details
An interactive program where students learn where waste comes from, where it goes and how they can action solutions.
An interactive program where students learn where waste comes from, where it goes and how they can action solutions.
PLT Canada Educator Training Workshop
Project Learning Tree CanadaBasic Details
Join a workshop to explore how PLT Canada materials can enhance environmental education. Learn to engage students in hands-on, place-based learning, fostering environmental stewardship and critical thinking through activities focused on sustainability and conservation.
Join a workshop to explore how PLT Canada materials can enhance environmental education. Learn to engage students in hands-on, place-based learning, fostering environmental stewardship and critical thinking through activities focused on sustainability and conservation.
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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
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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.
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If you aren’t sure what public school district you are located in, see the Alberta Education Maps or the BC School District Map.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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If your payment method on file is expired or was declined, email us and we can help you update your payment info.
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