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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Fish on Fences
Stream of Dreams Murals SocietyBasic Details
Fish on Fences is a whole school science-to-art program! Students learn how to prevent freshwater pollution before creating a permanent and beautiful school fence mural representing their local watershed.
Fish on Fences is a whole school science-to-art program! Students learn how to prevent freshwater pollution before creating a permanent and beautiful school fence mural representing their local watershed.
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.
Our Bones are Made of Salmon
Fraser River Discovery CentreBasic Details
Explore the connection between Indigenous people and salmon on the Fraser River.
Explore the connection between Indigenous people and salmon on the Fraser River.
Worm Composting in Schools
City Farmer SocietyBasic Details
Wormshops. Learning to compost in a small space with red wriggler worms.
Wormshops. Learning to compost in a small space with red wriggler worms.
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.
Evergreen Theatre - Theatrical Programming Supporting Environmental Science Education
Evergreen Theatre SocietyBasic Details
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.
It Isn’t Easy Being Green
Langley Environmental Partners SocietyBasic Details
Did you know that many amphibians call Langley home?
Did you know that many amphibians call Langley home?
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.
RIVER CHAMPIONS
Fraser River Discovery CentreBasic Details
Today, the conditions affecting the Fraser River are rapidly changing because of a changing climate; in recent years, residents of British Columbia have seen unprecedented floods, wildfires, and droughts.
Today, the conditions affecting the Fraser River are rapidly changing because of a changing climate; in recent years, residents of British Columbia have seen unprecedented floods, wildfires, and droughts.
BirdSmart
Beaverhill Bird ObservatoryBasic Details
In the winter months, BBO runs our BirdSmart Education Program where staff bring a live educational bird of prey to give presentations about birds, conservation, and climate change.
In the winter months, BBO runs our BirdSmart Education Program where staff bring a live educational bird of prey to give presentations about birds, conservation, and climate change.
Cheakamus Centre
Cheakamus CentreBasic Details
Outdoor, Environmental, and Indigenous Cultural Education
Outdoor, Environmental, and Indigenous Cultural Education
It’s a Bug’s Life
Langley Environmental Partners SocietyBasic Details
Discover the world of arthropods and the important role these crawly creatures play in our world.
Discover the world of arthropods and the important role these crawly creatures play in our world.
The Classroom Gardener
Room to PlayBasic Details
The Classroom Gardener supports schools no matter where they are in their school garden process. Dreaming of a school garden? We support with practical expertise that will ensure your garden is not neglected after one season. Wanting to refresh a well loved school garden or pivot to a water-wise garden? We'll help you ensure your school garden becomes a thriving and sustainable shared space of cross-curricular learning.
The Classroom Gardener supports schools no matter where they are in their school garden process. Dreaming of a school garden? We support with practical expertise that will ensure your garden is not neglected after one season. Wanting to refresh a well loved school garden or pivot to a water-wise garden? We'll help you ensure your school garden becomes a thriving and sustainable shared space of cross-curricular learning.
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.
BC AdventureSmart
BC AdventureSmartBasic Details
BC AdventureSmart enhances awareness among enthusiasts to reduce the impact on search and rescue while contributing to the safety culture in British Columbia. Do you want to BE AdventureSmart? Start with us at BC AdventureSmart!
BC AdventureSmart enhances awareness among enthusiasts to reduce the impact on search and rescue while contributing to the safety culture in British Columbia. Do you want to BE AdventureSmart? Start with us at BC AdventureSmart!
Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo School Programs
Wilder Institute/Calgary ZooBasic Details
Make the zoo your classroom. We’re giving kids unforgettable learning experiences that inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and wild places.
Make the zoo your classroom. We’re giving kids unforgettable learning experiences that inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and wild places.
Water, Water Everywhere
Langley Environmental Partners SocietyBasic Details
Students become Water Scientists as they discover where their drinking water comes from!
Students become Water Scientists as they discover where their drinking water comes from!
Waste Warriors
Langley Environmental Partners SocietyBasic Details
Students learn skills to reduce garbage and become Waste Warriors.
Students learn skills to reduce garbage and become Waste Warriors.
Salmon Forest
Langley Environmental Partners SocietyBasic Details
Students learn about the unique life cycle of Pacific Salmon.
Students learn about the unique life cycle of Pacific Salmon.
Wildsight Invermere
Wildsight InvermereBasic Details
The Invermere branch of Wildsight has been the environmental voice of the upper Columbia Valley since 1989. We are a BC-registered, non-profit organization. Our mission is to inspire community action and lead the way in ensuring the integrity and ecological values of our surrounding wetlands, forests, grasslands and mountains through our programs, campaigns, and grassroots initiatives.
The Invermere branch of Wildsight has been the environmental voice of the upper Columbia Valley since 1989. We are a BC-registered, non-profit organization. Our mission is to inspire community action and lead the way in ensuring the integrity and ecological values of our surrounding wetlands, forests, grasslands and mountains through our programs, campaigns, and grassroots initiatives.
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FAQs
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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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.
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