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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.

Filter and browse our listings to find the perfect activity to engage and energize your students on environmental learning.

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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!

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:
8, 9
Curriculum Connected:
Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:
Social Studies, Career Education, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies/CSF/CTS
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!

Diving Into Killer Whales

Sea Smart

Discover the incredible world of killer whales and how we can help to protect them!

Resource
Free
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
Curriculum Connected:
No
Subjects:
Social Studies, Science, Physical and Health Education
Topics:
Water, Waste/Circular economy, Oceans, Ecology/Biodiversity

Discover the incredible world of killer whales and how we can help to protect them!

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!

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:
Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:
Language Arts, Social Studies, Science, Career Education, Applied Design, Skills and Technologies/CSF/CTS, 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!

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.

Program
Free
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.

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!

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:
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!

Waste in our World - in school program

Green Calgary

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.

Program
Fee per class | Bursaries available
Alberta - Calgary
Age/Grade Level:
3, 4
Curriculum Connected:
Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:
Science
Topics:
Waste/Circular economy

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.

Orcas in the Salish Sea

Sea Smart

Dive into the rich culture of the Coast Salish Peoples, explore the fascinating world of the Southern Resident Killer Whales, and learn to be an effective environmental steward!

Program
Free
Nationwide
Alberta - All School Districts
BC - All School Districts
Age/Grade Level:
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Curriculum Connected:
Yes, contact the organization directly
Subjects:
Science, Career Education, Fine Arts
Topics:
Water, Oceans, Ecology/Biodiversity

Dive into the rich culture of the Coast Salish Peoples, explore the fascinating world of the Southern Resident Killer Whales, and learn to be an effective environmental steward!

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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. 

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.