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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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SPEC School Gardens Program

SPEC

Providing equitable environmental literacy for all ages and abilities in nature and or a school garden. These living classrooms reconnect us with the natural world through curiosity, exploration and observation while building valuable skills.

Program
Fee per class
BC - SD 36 (Surrey), SD 37 (Delta), SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby)
Age/Grade Level:
Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:
Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:
Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics
Topics:
Food, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

Providing equitable environmental literacy for all ages and abilities in nature and or a school garden. These living classrooms reconnect us with the natural world through curiosity, exploration and observation while building valuable skills.

Bow Habitat Station Field Trips

Bow Habitat Station

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.

Program
Fee per class
Alberta - Calgary, Palliser, Rocky View
Age/Grade Level:
Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Youth
Curriculum Connected:
No
Subjects:
Science
Topics:
Water, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity

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.

Goldstream Spring School Programs

BC Parks Foundation

With park programming designed to inspire, engage and educate, the Goldstream Nature House is where the next generation of environmental stewards are fostered.

Program
Fee per class
BC - SD 84 (Vancouver Island West), SD 85 (Vancouver Island North)
Age/Grade Level:
Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:
No
Subjects:
Science
Topics:
Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

With park programming designed to inspire, engage and educate, the Goldstream Nature House is where the next generation of environmental stewards are fostered.

Custom Field Trip

Fresh Roots

If you are interested in a field trip longer than two hours, or would like to work with our Experiential Learning team to craft a program to meet your learning objectives, fill in the registration form and we will get in touch to figure out how we can help make it happen! A uniquely designed program will be priced accordingly. Custom programs require at least four weeks' notice.

Program
Fee per class
BC - SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Curriculum Connected:
No
Subjects:
Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Career Education, Fine Arts, Physical and Health Education
Topics:
Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Careers

If you are interested in a field trip longer than two hours, or would like to work with our Experiential Learning team to craft a program to meet your learning objectives, fill in the registration form and we will get in touch to figure out how we can help make it happen! A uniquely designed program will be priced accordingly. Custom programs require at least four weeks' notice.

Hazards in My Home

Langley Environmental Partners Society

Students become Hazard Detectives and identify which household hazardous products can be harmful by matching symbols with meanings.

Program
Fee per class
BC - SD 35 (Langley), SD 36 (Surrey)
Age/Grade Level:
1, 2
Curriculum Connected:
No
Subjects:
Social Studies, Science
Topics:
Water, Oceans, Natural Resources, Social/environmental justice

Students become Hazard Detectives and identify which household hazardous products can be harmful by matching symbols with meanings.

Evolution on the Farm

Fresh Roots

How many plants are related to broccoli? Why can’t we grow coconuts in Vancouver? Explore these questions and more as we dive deep into the evolution of food crops through natural and human selection, and the effects of climate on our food.

Program
Fee per class
BC - SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:
6, 7
Curriculum Connected:
Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:
Science, Career Education, Physical and Health Education
Topics:
Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change

How many plants are related to broccoli? Why can’t we grow coconuts in Vancouver? Explore these questions and more as we dive deep into the evolution of food crops through natural and human selection, and the effects of climate on our food.

Outdoor Education

Evans 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.

Program
Fee per student
BC - SD 33 (Chilliwack), SD 34 (Abbotsford), SD 35 (Langley), SD 36 (Surrey), SD 37 (Delta), SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver), SD 45 (West Vancouver), SD 46 (Sunshine Coast), SD 48 (Sea To Sky)
Age/Grade Level:
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:
Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:
Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Physical and Health Education
Topics:
Water, Energy, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change

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.

The Classroom Gardener

Room to Play

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.

Program
Fee per class
BC - SD 35 (Langley), SD 36 (Surrey), SD 37 (Delta), SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver), SD 45 (West Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Teachers, Adults
Curriculum Connected:
Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:
Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Mathematics, Career Education, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies/CSF/CTS, Fine Arts, Physical and Health Education
Topics:
Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change, Social/environmental justice

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.

Outdoor Conservation Experiences

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Our interactive outdoor experiences include fun, educational hiking, science-based activities, gamified learning, and reconciliation teachings — all of which foster a strong understanding of Alberta's environment and build a lifelong connection to nature.

Program
Fee per class | Bursaries available
Alberta - Calgary, Canadian Rockies, Chinook's Edge, Foothills, Golden Hills, Palliser, Rocky View
Age/Grade Level:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Youth
Curriculum Connected:
No
Subjects:
Social Studies, Science, Physical and Health Education
Topics:
Water, Waste/Circular economy, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

Our interactive outdoor experiences include fun, educational hiking, science-based activities, gamified learning, and reconciliation teachings — all of which foster a strong understanding of Alberta's environment and build a lifelong connection to nature.

Salmon Forest

Langley Environmental Partners Society

Students learn about the unique life cycle of Pacific Salmon.

Program
Fee per student
BC - SD 35 (Langley), SD 36 (Surrey)
Age/Grade Level:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4
Curriculum Connected:
No
Subjects:
Social Studies, Science
Topics:
Water, Oceans, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Indigenous knowledge

Students learn about the unique life cycle of Pacific Salmon.

Farm Observers

Fresh Roots

Farm Observers helps your students develop long-lasting connections with the land and its cycles, and to slow down and really observe and enjoy the world around them. Classes will practice a variety of naturalist and observation skills on their farm visit throughout the school year. The program is perfect for classes within walking distance of our farms at Vancouver Technical and David Thompson Secondary Schools.

Program
Fee per class
BC - SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:
4, 5, 6, 7
Curriculum Connected:
Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:
Social Studies, Science, Physical and Health Education, Career Education, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies/CSF/CTS, Fine Arts
Topics:
Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources

Farm Observers helps your students develop long-lasting connections with the land and its cycles, and to slow down and really observe and enjoy the world around them. Classes will practice a variety of naturalist and observation skills on their farm visit throughout the school year. The program is perfect for classes within walking distance of our farms at Vancouver Technical and David Thompson Secondary Schools.

Professional Learning Experiences

CPAWS Southern Alberta

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.

Program
Fee per class | Bursaries available
Alberta - Calgary, Chinook's Edge, Foothills, Golden Hills, Palliser, Rocky View
Age/Grade Level:
Teachers, Adults
Curriculum Connected:
Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:
Social Studies, Science, Physical and Health Education
Topics:
Water, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

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 Bones are Made of Salmon

Fraser River Discovery Centre

Explore the connection between Indigenous people and salmon on the Fraser River.

Program
Fee per student
BC - SD 33 (Chilliwack), SD 34 (Abbotsford), SD 35 (Langley), SD 36 (Surrey), SD 37 (Delta), SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver), SD 45 (West Vancouver), SD 75 (Mission)
Age/Grade Level:
4, 5, 6, 7
Curriculum Connected:
No
Subjects:
Social Studies, Science
Topics:
Water, Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge

Explore the connection between Indigenous people and salmon on the Fraser River.

Worm Composting in Schools

City Farmer Society

Wormshops. Learning to compost in a small space with red wriggler worms.

Program
Fee per class
BC - SD 39 (Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:
Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:
No
Topics:
Waste/Circular economy

Wormshops. Learning to compost in a small space with red wriggler worms.

Student Team Build

Fresh Roots

Team Builds are a chance for students (and teachers and chaperones!) to get their hands really dirty helping our farmers grow Good Food for All. This program includes an introduction to Fresh Roots and the many things we do, and plenty of time to work on projects around the farm, from weeding to building. Exact projects will vary depending on the group and the needs of the site.

Program
Fee per class
BC - SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Curriculum Connected:
Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:
Career Education
Topics:
Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Careers

Team Builds are a chance for students (and teachers and chaperones!) to get their hands really dirty helping our farmers grow Good Food for All. This program includes an introduction to Fresh Roots and the many things we do, and plenty of time to work on projects around the farm, from weeding to building. Exact projects will vary depending on the group and the needs of the site.

EcoCooks Club

Unbounded Canada Foundation

EcoCooks is a science-based environmental cooking program that creates a strong foundation for youth to develop lifelong healthy and planet-positive eating habits.

Program
Free
BC - SD 23 (Central Okanagan), SD 35 (Langley), SD 39 (Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:
4, 5, 6, 7
Curriculum Connected:
No
Subjects:
Social Studies, Science, Mathematics
Topics:
Water, Waste/Circular economy, Energy, Transportation, Food, Oceans, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Social/environmental justice

EcoCooks is a science-based environmental cooking program that creates a strong foundation for youth to develop lifelong healthy and planet-positive eating habits.

Conservation Classroom Experiences

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Our multi-visit, interactive classroom experiences include science-based activities, gamified learning, and reconciliation teachings — all of which foster a strong understanding of Alberta's environment and build a lifelong connection to nature.

Program
Fee per class | Bursaries available
Alberta - Calgary, Canadian Rockies, Chinook's Edge, Foothills, Golden Hills, Palliser, Rocky View
Age/Grade Level:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Youth
Curriculum Connected:
No
Subjects:
Social Studies, Science, Physical and Health Education
Topics:
Water, Waste/Circular economy, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

Our multi-visit, interactive classroom experiences include science-based activities, gamified learning, and reconciliation teachings — all of which foster a strong understanding of Alberta's environment and build a lifelong connection to nature.

RiverWatch School Science Float

RiverWatch Institute of Alberta

RIVERWATCH SCHOOL SCIENCE FLOATS - FLOATING LABS – YOUR CLASSROOM ON THE RIVER!

Program
Fee per class
Alberta - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Adults
Curriculum Connected:
No
Subjects:
Science
Topics:
Water, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change

RIVERWATCH SCHOOL SCIENCE FLOATS - FLOATING LABS – YOUR CLASSROOM ON THE RIVER!

It Isn’t Easy Being Green

Langley Environmental Partners Society

Did you know that many amphibians call Langley home?

Program
Fee per class
BC - SD 35 (Langley), SD 36 (Surrey)
Age/Grade Level:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4
Curriculum Connected:
No
Subjects:
Social Studies, Science
Topics:
Water, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources

Did you know that many amphibians call Langley home?

Wilder Institute Calgary Zoo School Programs

Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

Make the zoo your classroom. We’re giving kids unforgettable learning experiences that inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and wild places.

Program
Fee per class
Nationwide
Alberta - All School Districts
BC - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:
No
Subjects:
Science
Topics:
Water, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change

Make the zoo your classroom. We’re giving kids unforgettable learning experiences that inspire a lifelong love of wildlife and wild places.

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