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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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EcoSchools in Alberta

Alberta Council for Environmental Education

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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.

EcoCooks School

Elements Society

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

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

Aquatic Species at Risk

Sea Smart

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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!

Active for Life

Active for Life

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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.

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.

Ducks Unlimited Canada Grasslands Resource Pack

Ducks Unlimited Canada

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Explore one of Canada’s most important and threatened ecosystems using our collection of grasslands resources. This resource pack includes 3 modules exploring grassland ecosystems, a history of agriculture in Canada, and sustainable agriculture.

Explore one of Canada’s most important and threatened ecosystems using our collection of grasslands resources. This resource pack includes 3 modules exploring grassland ecosystems, a history of agriculture in Canada, and sustainable agriculture.

Evergreen Theatre - Theatrical Programming Supporting Environmental Science Education

Evergreen Theatre Society

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Evergreen Theatre proudly offers curriculum-based, eco-science inspired, musical theatre touring shows, artist-in-residency programs and puppet presentations within Alberta schools and the wider community.

Evergreen Theatre proudly offers curriculum-based, eco-science inspired, musical theatre touring shows, artist-in-residency programs and puppet presentations within Alberta schools and the wider community.

Zero Waste Place

Elements Society

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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.

Junior High Teacher Resources for Horticultural Option

Calgary Horticultural Society

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Junior High CTF Horticulture (gardening) resource!

Junior High CTF Horticulture (gardening) resource!

A Walking Curriculum: Evoking Wonder and Developing Sense of Place

imaginED

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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.

Activities from NatureWILD Magazine

NatureKids BC

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Downloadable crafts, activities, puzzles, and stories archived from NatureWILD magazine.

Downloadable crafts, activities, puzzles, and stories archived from NatureWILD magazine.

Outdoor Learning Training, Tools & Resources for Educators

Outdoor Learning School & Store

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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!

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!

SkeenaWild Environmental Education

SkeenaWild Conservation Trust

Basic Details

Free lesson plans and educational resources with downloadable PDFs for easy access.

Free lesson plans and educational resources with downloadable PDFs for easy access.

Ocean Trash Talk

Sea Smart

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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!

Energy Revealed Program

GreenLearning

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Energy Revealed is an engaging program that encourages learners to explore ways to make energy visible in their schools and communities, through hands-on activities. Designed for grades 3-12, learners investigate topics like energy metering, phantom power, power grids, and renewable energy solutions. Learners become energy efficient experts and take real world action against climate change.

Energy Revealed is an engaging program that encourages learners to explore ways to make energy visible in their schools and communities, through hands-on activities. Designed for grades 3-12, learners investigate topics like energy metering, phantom power, power grids, and renewable energy solutions. Learners become energy efficient experts and take real world action against climate change.

Journey 2050

Calgary Stampede

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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?”

Esri Canada Education Resource Finder

Esri Canada

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Classroom-ready, curriculum-aligned resources that strengthen geographic literacy, support learning across science, environmental science, social studies and beyond, and connect students to real-world career pathways.

Classroom-ready, curriculum-aligned resources that strengthen geographic literacy, support learning across science, environmental science, social studies and beyond, and connect students to real-world career pathways.

Green Careers for Youth

Alberta Council for Environmental Education

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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.

Student Leadership for Change

Be the Change Earth Alliance

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Explore over 40 environmental and justice topics through a values-based action-oriented approach!

Explore over 40 environmental and justice topics through a values-based action-oriented approach!

Ducks Unlimited Canada: Take Action for Wetlands - Student Wetland Project Guide

Ducks Unlimited Canada

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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!

Climate Policy Quest

GreenLearning

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Explore how climate science connects to real-world policies as students learn about, and design climate solutions.

Explore how climate science connects to real-world policies as students learn about, and design climate solutions.

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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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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. 

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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.

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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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