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.
You can support this initiative by donating to Elements Society
Showing 61 results
View Your List
Waste in our World - in school program
Green CalgaryBasic Details
Waste in Our World offers children the chance to work cooperatively build a model landfill and use it to look at ways to divert waste and make our landfills safer for the environment. This is an inquiry-based opportunity that fully engages participants in hands-on learning and incorporates several cross-curricular competencies.
Waste in Our World offers children the chance to work cooperatively build a model landfill and use it to look at ways to divert waste and make our landfills safer for the environment. This is an inquiry-based opportunity that fully engages participants in hands-on learning and incorporates several cross-curricular competencies.
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.
Invasive Plant Program
Weaselhead/Glenmore Park Preservation SocietyBasic Details
An opportunity for students to get hands on experience removing invasive plants in the Weaselhead while making curricular connections for ecosystems and interactions and biodiversity.
An opportunity for students to get hands on experience removing invasive plants in the Weaselhead while making curricular connections for ecosystems and interactions and biodiversity.
Custom Field Trip
Fresh RootsBasic Details
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.
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.
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.
Wild Mind Field Trips
Environmental Youth AllianceBasic Details
Through our curriculum-aligned field trips, your students will engage in 90-120 minutes of land-based learning at EYA’s programming site in Strathcona Community Gardens, East Vancouver.
Through our curriculum-aligned field trips, your students will engage in 90-120 minutes of land-based learning at EYA’s programming site in Strathcona Community Gardens, East Vancouver.
Farming Then and Now
Fresh RootsBasic Details
From the invention of crop rotation to the industrial revolution to the creation of Genetically Modified Organisms, agricultural technology is always changing. See what technologies, modern and ancient, we use on our farms to grow delicious food, and even give some of them a try!
From the invention of crop rotation to the industrial revolution to the creation of Genetically Modified Organisms, agricultural technology is always changing. See what technologies, modern and ancient, we use on our farms to grow delicious food, and even give some of them a try!
Outdoor Environmental Education Lesson Plans
The Biosphere Institute of the Bow ValleyBasic Details
Are you looking to connect your classroom to the environment? Ever wondered how learning can be applied to the community? The lesson plans from Future Leaders tie the Alberta K-12 curriculum to environmental topics such as wildlife, climate change and ecology that are relevant across Turtle Island. We encourage you to recreate these lessons!
Are you looking to connect your classroom to the environment? Ever wondered how learning can be applied to the community? The lesson plans from Future Leaders tie the Alberta K-12 curriculum to environmental topics such as wildlife, climate change and ecology that are relevant across Turtle Island. We encourage you to recreate these lessons!
Decomposers!
Fresh RootsBasic Details
Bugs, mold, and bacteria are things we want to keep as far away from our farm as possible, right? Wrong! Join us to explore the (slightly gross) world of Decomposers, and discover why there’ be no farm without them.
Bugs, mold, and bacteria are things we want to keep as far away from our farm as possible, right? Wrong! Join us to explore the (slightly gross) world of Decomposers, and discover why there’ be no farm without them.
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?”
Farm Observers
Fresh RootsBasic Details
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 School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver).
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 School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver).
LunchLAB
Growing ChefsBasic Details
LunchLAB - Learning, Accessing and Bridging to Community - is a barrier-free, educational, hands-on program, where kids’ connection to food takes root. At LunchLAB schools' kids prepare, cook and serve food for themselves and their peers.
LunchLAB - Learning, Accessing and Bridging to Community - is a barrier-free, educational, hands-on program, where kids’ connection to food takes root. At LunchLAB schools' kids prepare, cook and serve food for themselves and their peers.
Living Dinosaurs
Fraser River Discovery CentreBasic Details
Learn about the sturgeon lifecycle, survival needs, and what we can do to protect this remarkable species.
Learn about the sturgeon lifecycle, survival needs, and what we can do to protect this remarkable species.
Flower Power
Fresh RootsBasic Details
Flowers are more than just pretty decorations. Work together to solve our Flower Power Puzzle, learn why flowers are important to plants, pollinators, and our food, and maybe even get to taste some!
Flowers are more than just pretty decorations. Work together to solve our Flower Power Puzzle, learn why flowers are important to plants, pollinators, and our food, and maybe even get to taste some!
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.
21st Century Farming
Fresh RootsBasic Details
Climate change and biodiversity loss are major threats to our food system, and unjust labour practices in the food sector contribute to poverty and oppression in our communities, but there is a way forward! See how regenerative agriculture and projects like Fresh Roots can improve the food system by supporting both the ecosystem we are part of and the people who grow our food, and help build a truly sustainable food system!
Climate change and biodiversity loss are major threats to our food system, and unjust labour practices in the food sector contribute to poverty and oppression in our communities, but there is a way forward! See how regenerative agriculture and projects like Fresh Roots can improve the food system by supporting both the ecosystem we are part of and the people who grow our food, and help build a truly sustainable food system!
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.
Aquatic Ecology Inquiry, Terrestrial Ecology Inquiry, Winter Ecology Inquiry
Biogeoscience Institute at the University of CalgaryBasic Details
Hands-on, inquiry-based, ecology focused programs for high school students in the Canadian Rockies.
Hands-on, inquiry-based, ecology focused programs for high school students in the Canadian Rockies.
Goldstream Spring School Programs
BC Parks FoundationBasic Details
With park programming designed to inspire, engage and educate, the Goldstream Nature House is where the next generation of environmental stewards are fostered.
With park programming designed to inspire, engage and educate, the Goldstream Nature House is where the next generation of environmental stewards are fostered.
Environmental Outdoor Education
The Biosphere Institute of the Bow ValleyBasic Details
Are you looking to connect your classroom to the environment? Ever wondered how learning can be applied to the community? Future Leaders is our environmental education program for students, teachers and youth of the Bow Valley. Lesson deliveries from Future Leaders tie the Alberta K-12 curriculum to environmental topics such as wildlife, climate change and ecology that are relevant in the community of the Bow Valley.
Are you looking to connect your classroom to the environment? Ever wondered how learning can be applied to the community? Future Leaders is our environmental education program for students, teachers and youth of the Bow Valley. Lesson deliveries from Future Leaders tie the Alberta K-12 curriculum to environmental topics such as wildlife, climate change and ecology that are relevant in the community of the Bow Valley.
Showing 21 - 40 of 61
Sign up for the Elements Society Newsletter
Hear about our latest program offerings and recommendations.
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
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.
👉 Watch the Organization Webinar