FERN by Elements Society

The Grasslands Case Study

In this case study, students will develop a conservation strategy for a new area of land that has grasses, forests and wetlands on it. They will explore several conservation strategies for how to manage grassland ecosystems and explore how to engage with people in the community to prepare a conservation plan.

Type: Resource
Cost: Free
Location: Nationwide
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
British Columbia Location: BC - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: 10, 11, 12
Curriculum Connected:: No
Topics:: Water, Food, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change

In this case study, students will develop a conservation strategy for a new area of land that has grasses, forests and wetlands on it. They will explore several conservation strategies for how to manage grassland ecosystems and explore how to engage with people in the community to prepare a conservation plan.

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.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class | Bursaries available
Alberta Location: 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.

Forest Tails

Fresh Roots

Salmon, squirrels, ravens, and raccoons are just some of the tails you might find in the forest. And people have been telling tales to teach about those tails for thousands of years. What tales will you discover?

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 43 (Coquitlam)
Age/Grade Level:: K, 1, 2
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Language Arts, Social Studies, Science
Topics:: Food, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Indigenous knowledge

Salmon, squirrels, ravens, and raccoons are just some of the tails you might find in the forest. And people have been telling tales to teach about those tails for thousands of years. What tales will you discover?

Languages:: English
Location:: Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farm in Coquitlam. A field trip to Suwa’lkh School (1432 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam), is like no other Fresh Roots field trip. Our program space includes a native plant propagation greenhouse, medicine and food gardens, and a seven-acre forest with a forest classroom and a salmon stream. Field trips at Suwa’lkh focus on First People’s ways of knowing, helping students connect with Traditional Ecological Knowledge, in both cultivated and natural food lands. Suwa’lkh field trips are co-facilitated, whenever possible, with an Indigenous knowledge keeper and have been designed in consultation with Indigenous knowledge keeper Carrie Clark.

All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 Grade K-5 students at our Coquitlam site.

Max number of students: 30

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farm in Coquitlam. A field trip to Suwa’lkh School (1432 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam), is like no other Fresh Roots field trip. Our program space includes a native plant propagation greenhouse, medicine and food gardens, and a seven-acre forest with a forest classroom and a salmon stream. Field trips at Suwa’lkh focus on First People’s ways of knowing, helping students connect with Traditional Ecological Knowledge, in both cultivated and natural food lands. Suwa’lkh field trips are co-facilitated, whenever possible, with an Indigenous knowledge keeper and have been designed in consultation with Indigenous knowledge keeper Carrie Clark.

All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 Grade K-5 students at our Coquitlam site.

Max number of students: 30

More Info & How to Register

Pricing:

Small class (15 or fewer students): $150

16-22 students: $220

23-30 students: $300

SD43 Discount! All SD43 classes will receive a 20% discount on their field trips and farm bookings.

We strive to make our programs accessible to all groups. If cost is a barrier, please send an email to education@freshroots.ca.

Website

Last Updated: February 07, 2025

Alberta Youth Leaders for Environmental Education

Alberta Council for Environmental Education

The Alberta Youth Leaders for Environmental Education (AYLEE) program is for grades 7-12 youth across Alberta. AYLEE provides youth with opportunities to connect with like-minded youth; learn about the environment, energy, and climate change; collaborate on projects that advance environmental education and climate action; present at and host various environmental and education-related meetings and events across the province; and act within their schools to help build a brighter, more sustainable future.

Type: Program
Cost: Free
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Youth
Curriculum Connected:: No
Topics:: Water, Waste/Circular economy, Energy, Transportation, Food, Oceans, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice, Careers

The Alberta Youth Leaders for Environmental Education (AYLEE) program is for grades 7-12 youth across Alberta. AYLEE provides youth with opportunities to connect with like-minded youth; learn about the environment, energy, and climate change; collaborate on projects that advance environmental education and climate action; present at and host various environmental and education-related meetings and events across the province; and act within their schools to help build a brighter, more sustainable future.

Farming Then and Now

Fresh Roots

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!

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:: 8, 9
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Social Studies, Career Education
Topics:: Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge

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!

Languages:: English
Location:: Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres. All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 10 grade 4-12 students.

Max number of students: 30

Learn more and book your trip.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres. All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 10 grade 4-12 students.

Max number of students: 30

Learn more and book your trip.

More Info & How to Register

Pricing:

Small class (15 or fewer students): $150

16-22 students: $220

23-30 students: $300

VSB Discount! All VSB classes will receive a 20% discount on their field trips, farm bookings, and multi-visit programs.

We strive to make our programs accessible to all groups. If cost is a barrier, please send an email to education@freshroots.ca.

Website

Last Updated: February 07, 2025

Ocean Trash Talk

Sea Smart

Become an expert about ocean plastic pollution and what actions we can take to help protect the ocean!

Type: Resource
Cost: Free
Location: Nationwide
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
British Columbia Location: BC - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Water, Waste/Circular economy, Oceans, Social/environmental justice

Become an expert about ocean plastic pollution and what actions we can take to help protect the ocean!

Languages:: English, French
Location:: In-class/school (indoor)
Format:: Resource
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

With these self-guided resources, teachers will have the tools to teach students about the harmful impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems, and what actions we can take in their own lives and communities to reduce ocean pollution. Through innovative activities and discussion, students will reflect on the use of plastic pollution in their own lives and will be encouraged to take actionable steps to protect oceans.

Ocean Trash Talk is best suited for Grades K-12, with lessons adapted to different age groups, and connects to Core and Curricular competencies in science, social studies and physical and health education. These resources are available for download nation- wide and can be used in schools, youth/ community groups, or other educational settings.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: None specified
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

With these self-guided resources, teachers will have the tools to teach students about the harmful impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems, and what actions we can take in their own lives and communities to reduce ocean pollution. Through innovative activities and discussion, students will reflect on the use of plastic pollution in their own lives and will be encouraged to take actionable steps to protect oceans.

Ocean Trash Talk is best suited for Grades K-12, with lessons adapted to different age groups, and connects to Core and Curricular competencies in science, social studies and physical and health education. These resources are available for download nation- wide and can be used in schools, youth/ community groups, or other educational settings.

More Info

Fill out the registration form to access this resource.

Website

Last Updated: November 26, 2024

Unexpected Eats

Fresh Roots

“You can eat that???” Yes, you can! Explore often overlooked foods on our farms and in our indigenous plant garden as you learn about ethical foraging and some of the traditional food and medicine uses of common plants.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
British Columbia Location: 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, 8, 9
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Indigenous knowledge

“You can eat that???” Yes, you can! Explore often overlooked foods on our farms and in our indigenous plant garden as you learn about ethical foraging and some of the traditional food and medicine uses of common plants.

Languages:: English
Location:: Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver and Coquitlam. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our Vancouver farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres.

A field trip to our Coquitlam farm, located at Suwa’lkh School (1432 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam) is like no other Fresh Roots field trip! Our program space includes a native plant propagation greenhouse, medicine and food gardens, and a seven-acre forest with a forest classroom and a salmon stream. Field trips at Suwa’lkh focus on First People’s ways of knowing, helping students connect with Traditional Ecological Knowledge, in both cultivated and natural food lands. Suwa’lkh field trips are co-facilitated, whenever possible, with an Indigenous knowledge keeper and have been designed in consultation with Indigenous knowledge keeper Carrie Clark.

All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 10 grade 4-12 students at our Vancouver sites, and 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 Grade K-5 students or 10 Grade 6-12 students at our Coquitlam site.

Max number of students: 30

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver and Coquitlam. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our Vancouver farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres.

A field trip to our Coquitlam farm, located at Suwa’lkh School (1432 Brunette Ave, Coquitlam) is like no other Fresh Roots field trip! Our program space includes a native plant propagation greenhouse, medicine and food gardens, and a seven-acre forest with a forest classroom and a salmon stream. Field trips at Suwa’lkh focus on First People’s ways of knowing, helping students connect with Traditional Ecological Knowledge, in both cultivated and natural food lands. Suwa’lkh field trips are co-facilitated, whenever possible, with an Indigenous knowledge keeper and have been designed in consultation with Indigenous knowledge keeper Carrie Clark.

All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 10 grade 4-12 students at our Vancouver sites, and 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 Grade K-5 students or 10 Grade 6-12 students at our Coquitlam site.

Max number of students: 30

More Info & How to Register

Pricing:

Small class (15 or fewer students): $150

16-22 students: $220

23-30 students: $300

VSB and SD43 Discount! All VSB and SD43 classes will receive a 20% discount on their field trips, farm bookings, and multi-visit programs.

We strive to make our programs accessible to all groups. If cost is a barrier, please send an email to education@freshroots.ca.

Website

Last Updated: February 07, 2025

Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers

Project Learning Tree Canada

PLT Canada's Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers introduces learners to a variety of career opportunities in the forestry and environmental sectors. Through engaging activities and real-world examples, it highlights the skills and roles needed to sustain and protect our forests, inspiring the next generation of environmental professionals.

Type: Resource
Cost: Fee per class
Location: Nationwide
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
British Columbia Location: BC - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teachers, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:: No
Topics:: Water, Energy, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice, Careers

PLT Canada's Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers introduces learners to a variety of career opportunities in the forestry and environmental sectors. Through engaging activities and real-world examples, it highlights the skills and roles needed to sustain and protect our forests, inspiring the next generation of environmental professionals.

Languages:: English
Location:: In-class/school (indoor), In-class/school (outdoor), Field trip (indoor), Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: Resource

Full Description

PLT Canada's Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers provides students with an insightful look into the wide range of career opportunities within the forestry and environmental sectors. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, the guide introduces students to roles such as forest managers, conservationists, wildlife biologists, and environmental educators, highlighting the skills and expertise needed to protect and manage our forests sustainably. By exploring these green careers, students gain an understanding of the important work involved in environmental conservation and the significant role forests play in our ecosystem, inspiring future generations to pursue careers in environmental stewardship.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: None specified
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

PLT Canada's Green Jobs: Exploring Forest Careers provides students with an insightful look into the wide range of career opportunities within the forestry and environmental sectors. Through interactive activities and real-world examples, the guide introduces students to roles such as forest managers, conservationists, wildlife biologists, and environmental educators, highlighting the skills and expertise needed to protect and manage our forests sustainably. By exploring these green careers, students gain an understanding of the important work involved in environmental conservation and the significant role forests play in our ecosystem, inspiring future generations to pursue careers in environmental stewardship.

More Info

Available online digitally and as a hard copy. Can also be acquired through a professional development workshop hosted by PLT Canada and our national network of facilitators.

Website

Last Updated: December 06, 2024

PLT Canada Educator Training Workshop

Project Learning Tree Canada

Join a workshop to explore how PLT Canada materials can enhance environmental education. Learn to engage students in hands-on, place-based learning, fostering environmental stewardship and critical thinking through activities focused on sustainability and conservation.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
Location: Nationwide
Alberta Location: Alberta - All School Districts
British Columbia Location: BC - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:: Teachers, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:: No
Topics:: Water, Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Social/environmental justice, Careers

Join a workshop to explore how PLT Canada materials can enhance environmental education. Learn to engage students in hands-on, place-based learning, fostering environmental stewardship and critical thinking through activities focused on sustainability and conservation.

Languages:: English
Location:: In-class/school (indoor), In-class/school (outdoor)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Single Day (4+ hours), Multi-Day (4+ hours each)

Full Description

This workshop introduces educators to the rich resources provided by PLT Canada, offering a wide range of hands-on, nature-based activities to inspire environmental learning. Participants will discover how to integrate these materials into their classrooms, empowering students to engage with local ecosystems and explore topics like sustainability, conservation, and biodiversity. Through interactive, place-based learning, educators will gain strategies for fostering environmental stewardship, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to the natural world. This workshop aims to provide practical tools for teaching environmental education across various grade levels.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: None specified
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

This workshop introduces educators to the rich resources provided by PLT Canada, offering a wide range of hands-on, nature-based activities to inspire environmental learning. Participants will discover how to integrate these materials into their classrooms, empowering students to engage with local ecosystems and explore topics like sustainability, conservation, and biodiversity. Through interactive, place-based learning, educators will gain strategies for fostering environmental stewardship, critical thinking, and a deeper connection to the natural world. This workshop aims to provide practical tools for teaching environmental education across various grade levels.

More Info & How to Register

Please reach out to Ellen.long@forests.org or james.thordarson@forests.org to discuss having a workshop at your school

Website

Last Updated: December 06, 2024

Flower Power

Fresh Roots

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!

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:: 2, 3
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Language Arts, Science, Career Education, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge

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!

Languages:: English
Location:: Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres. All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 grade K-3 students.

Max number of students: 30

Learn more and book your trip.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres. All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 grade K-3 students.

Max number of students: 30

Learn more and book your trip.

More Info & How to Register

Pricing:

Small class (15 or fewer students): $150

16-22 students: $220

23-30 students: $300

VSB Discount! All VSB classes will receive a 20% discount on their field trips, farm bookings, and multi-visit programs.

We strive to make our programs accessible to all groups. If cost is a barrier, please send an email to education@freshroots.ca.

Website

Last Updated: February 07, 2025

Welcome to Fresh Roots

Fresh Roots

Get a taste of what Fresh Roots is all about! Activities will vary, but you can expect to learn about how Fresh Roots came to be, learn about food and food systems through play, participate in farm work, and try some farm-grown food!

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
British Columbia Location: 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:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Career Education, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Food, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Careers

Get a taste of what Fresh Roots is all about! Activities will vary, but you can expect to learn about how Fresh Roots came to be, learn about food and food systems through play, participate in farm work, and try some farm-grown food!

Languages:: English
Location:: Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres. All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 grade K-3 students and for every 10 grade 4-12 students.

Max number of students: 30

Learn more and book your trip.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: None specified

Full Description

This field trip is offered in spring (April, May, June) and fall (September and October) at our schoolyard farms in Vancouver. Situated at Vancouver Technical School (2600 E Broadway, Vancouver) and David Thompson Secondary School (1755 E 55th Ave, Vancouver), our farms are a short walk from many elementary schools and community centres. All field trips include a farm work experience, as well as a chance to harvest and taste veggies, when seasonally available. We require 1 teacher/chaperone for every 8 grade K-3 students and for every 10 grade 4-12 students.

Max number of students: 30

Learn more and book your trip.

More Info & How to Register

Pricing:

Small class (15 or fewer students): $150

Grade K-3 (16-22 students): $220

Grade 4-12 (23-30 students): $300

VSB Discount! All VSB classes will receive a 20% discount on their field trips, farm bookings, and multi-visit programs.

We strive to make our programs accessible to all groups. If cost is a barrier, please send an email to education@freshroots.ca.

Website

Last Updated: February 07, 2025

Zero Waste Place

Elements Society

An interactive program where students learn where waste comes from, where it goes and how they can action solutions.

Type: Program
Cost: Free
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 39 (Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Youth, Adults
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Language Arts, Social Studies, Science
Topics:: Waste/Circular economy, Climate change

An interactive program where students learn where waste comes from, where it goes and how they can action solutions.

Languages:: English, French
Location:: In-class/school (indoor), In-class/school (outdoor), Club/Workshops (non-school)
Format:: Online (live), In-person
Activity Length:: Multi-session (≤3 hours each)

Full Description

Zero Waste Place is an interactive program that includes 4 in-person or virtual workshops, teacher resources, and student-led projects to drive sustainable behaviour change in the classroom. Available across grades K-12, in French or English, this program engages students in Core and Curricular Competencies.

Supported and delivered within the City of Vancouver, this program is delivered in schools, community groups and other education settings.

This program is designed to inspire and prepare students to take action in their school, neighbourhoods and broader communities.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly

Full Description

Zero Waste Place is an interactive program that includes 4 in-person or virtual workshops, teacher resources, and student-led projects to drive sustainable behaviour change in the classroom. Available across grades K-12, in French or English, this program engages students in Core and Curricular Competencies.

Supported and delivered within the City of Vancouver, this program is delivered in schools, community groups and other education settings.

This program is designed to inspire and prepare students to take action in their school, neighbourhoods and broader communities.

More Info & How to Register

Fill out the registration form and we will be in touch shortly.

Website

Last Updated: October 24, 2024

Nature Stewards Programs

Environmental Youth Alliance

These free multi-week programs will support youth to develop skills to care for nature in your community, including growing native plants, restoring wildlife habitat, and working with plant medicines. These are open registration programs for students to sign up independently, outside of school hours.

Type: Program
Cost: Free
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 44 (North Vancouver), SD 45 (West Vancouver)
Age/Grade Level:: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Youth
Curriculum Connected:: No
Topics:: Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

These free multi-week programs will support youth to develop skills to care for nature in your community, including growing native plants, restoring wildlife habitat, and working with plant medicines. These are open registration programs for students to sign up independently, outside of school hours.

Languages:: English
Location:: Club/Workshops (non-school)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Multi-Day (4+ hours each), Semester-long

Full Description

Location
Strathcona Community Gardens (759 Malkin St) and Renfrew Ravine (3998 Renfrew St)

Program Detail & Focus

Program dates & focus areas are posted on our website seasonally. There are Spring, Summer, and Fall intakes. Most programs run for 10 sessions

Eligibility
Youth ages 14-18 who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, living with a disability, or from other equity-denied communities.

Supports
You will receive up to $20/day honorarium based on attendance and youth must attend a minimum of 4 program days to receive an honorarium. Lunch and bus tickets are provided. We also have some outdoor clothing available to borrow, including rain jackets and boots.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly

Full Description

Location
Strathcona Community Gardens (759 Malkin St) and Renfrew Ravine (3998 Renfrew St)

Program Detail & Focus

Program dates & focus areas are posted on our website seasonally. There are Spring, Summer, and Fall intakes. Most programs run for 10 sessions

Eligibility
Youth ages 14-18 who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, living with a disability, or from other equity-denied communities.

Supports
You will receive up to $20/day honorarium based on attendance and youth must attend a minimum of 4 program days to receive an honorarium. Lunch and bus tickets are provided. We also have some outdoor clothing available to borrow, including rain jackets and boots.

More Info & How to Register

https://eya.ca/program/nature-stewards/

Website

Last Updated: December 02, 2024

Worm Composting in Schools

City Farmer Society

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

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class
British Columbia Location: 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.

Wild Mind Field Trips

Environmental Youth Alliance

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.

Type: Program
Cost: Fee per class | Bursaries available
British Columbia Location: BC - SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver), SD 45 (West Vancouver), SD 48 (Sea To Sky)
Age/Grade Level:: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Youth
Curriculum Connected:: Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:: Social Studies, Science, Fine Arts, Physical and Health Education
Topics:: Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Climate change, Indigenous knowledge, Social/environmental justice

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.

Languages:: English
Location:: Field trip (outdoor)
Format:: In-person
Activity Length:: Single Session (≤3 hours)

Full Description

Cost
Subsidized rate of $99 for 90-minute field trips for Grade K-3 classes.

Subsidized rate of $120 for 120-minute field trips for Grade 4-12 classes.

The fees charged help EYA recover part of our costs for staff time and materials needed to host your classroom. If cost is a barrier, please let us know on the request form.

Length
90 minutes for Grade K- 3 field trips
120 minutes for Grade 4-12 field trips

Group Size
We can host up to 30 students per field trip.

Available Dates
Field trips are available from March - June and September - November. When completing the request form, please provide us with 2-3 date options to facilitate scheduling.

Location
Our field trips will take place at the Strathcona Community Gardens (759 Malkin Ave).

Strathcona Community Gardens is a 1.4 hectare community-run greenspace in East Vancouver with a native plant teaching garden, greenhouse and native plant nursery, plant medicine gardens, rewilding areas, and solar-powered eco-classroom.

Eligibility
Elementary and high school classes from VSB public schools, with priority given to alternative schools and schools located in East Vancouver.

Accessibility

Accommodations for physical disabilities: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Accommodations for neurodiverse participants: Yes: Confirm details with organization directly