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.
Filter and browse our listings to find the perfect activity to engage and energize your students on environmental learning.
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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!
Youth Conservation Collective (YCC)
CPAWS Southern AlbertaBasic Details
The Youth Conservation Collective (YCC) is an exciting three-month program that helps youth build environmental knowledge and leadership skills —amplifying the diverse voices and perspectives that are too often overlooked in environmental conversations.
The Youth Conservation Collective (YCC) is an exciting three-month program that helps youth build environmental knowledge and leadership skills —amplifying the diverse voices and perspectives that are too often overlooked in environmental conversations.
Educators Teaching Educators: Canada’s Outdoor Early Childhood Education Continuous Professional Learning Framework
Outdoor play CanadaBasic Details
The Outdoor ECE Framework, formally known as Educators Teaching Educators: Canada’s Outdoor Early Childhood Education Continuous Professional Learning Framework, is a nationally agreed-upon pedagogical document that promotes consistency in training and supports outdoor ECE practitioners in their work across Canada.
The Outdoor ECE Framework, formally known as Educators Teaching Educators: Canada’s Outdoor Early Childhood Education Continuous Professional Learning Framework, is a nationally agreed-upon pedagogical document that promotes consistency in training and supports outdoor ECE practitioners in their work across Canada.
Outdoor Education
Evans LakeBasic Details
Evans Lake has been operating as a camp and outdoor education facility since 1960. The Centre is located 15 kilometres North of Squamish, BC on a picturesque mountain lake.
Evans Lake has been operating as a camp and outdoor education facility since 1960. The Centre is located 15 kilometres North of Squamish, BC on a picturesque mountain lake.
Hazards in My Home
Langley Environmental Partners SocietyBasic Details
Students become Hazard Detectives and identify which household hazardous products can be harmful by matching symbols with meanings.
Students become Hazard Detectives and identify which household hazardous products can be harmful by matching symbols with meanings.
UBC Farm Field Trips
UBC FarmBasic Details
A working farm on UBC campus where students dig, harvest, and explore where their food comes from - hands-on outdoor learning just minutes from downtown Vancouver, with programs suited to a range of grade levels.
A working farm on UBC campus where students dig, harvest, and explore where their food comes from - hands-on outdoor learning just minutes from downtown Vancouver, with programs suited to a range of grade levels.
Ocean Trash Talk
Sea SmartBasic Details
Become an expert about ocean plastic pollution and what actions we can take to help protect the ocean!
Become an expert about ocean plastic pollution and what actions we can take to help protect the ocean!
Alberta Tomorrow Simulator
Alberta TomorrowBasic Details
Explore the impact of landuse changes in Alberta on the economy and environment through a western science or Indigenous lens!
Explore the impact of landuse changes in Alberta on the economy and environment through a western science or Indigenous lens!
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.
Coyotes 101
Stanley Park EcologyBasic Details
Coyotes 101 is an in-school presentation for grades K-7 with the aim of teaching kids what to do if they see a coyote, how to safely coexist with coyotes in their neighbourhoods, and some basic coyote biology.
Coyotes 101 is an in-school presentation for grades K-7 with the aim of teaching kids what to do if they see a coyote, how to safely coexist with coyotes in their neighbourhoods, and some basic coyote biology.
EcoCooks School Online
Elements SocietyBasic Details
The first EcoCooks School Online module, Grow Food Don't Throw Food, consists of low-prep fun activities to explore topics of where food comes from, climate change connections, and easy ways to reduce food waste.
The first EcoCooks School Online module, Grow Food Don't Throw Food, consists of low-prep fun activities to explore topics of where food comes from, climate change connections, and easy ways to reduce food waste.
The Life Cycle Of A T-Shirt
Fashion Takes ActionBasic Details
Learn about the life cycle of a t-shirt and its impact on people and the environment across the entire supply chain.
Learn about the life cycle of a t-shirt and its impact on people and the environment across the entire supply chain.
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!
PlantUniversity School Toolkit
Vancouver Humane SocietyBasic Details
A free, ready-to-use school toolkit that empowers students and educators to advocate for plant-based food options.
A free, ready-to-use school toolkit that empowers students and educators to advocate for plant-based food options.
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.
School Programs
Museum of VancouverBasic Details
The Museum of Vancouver is pleased to offer enriching, interactive educational programs aligned with the BC provincial curriculum for students in K-1 to Grade 7, promoting learning experiences outside the classroom.
The Museum of Vancouver is pleased to offer enriching, interactive educational programs aligned with the BC provincial curriculum for students in K-1 to Grade 7, promoting learning experiences outside the classroom.
Aquatic Species at Risk
Sea SmartBasic Details
Learn about amazing aquatic species at risk, their threats, and most importantly, how we can help!
Learn about amazing aquatic species at risk, their threats, and most importantly, how we can help!
Ducks Unlimited Canada: Take Action for Wetlands - Student Wetland Project Guide
Ducks Unlimited CanadaBasic Details
Taking Action for Wetlands includes a student wetland project planning guide, a resource for supporting student wetland projects, and a set of suggested student wetland projects for ideas to get you started!
Taking Action for Wetlands includes a student wetland project planning guide, a resource for supporting student wetland projects, and a set of suggested student wetland projects for ideas to get you started!
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.
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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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