
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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The Grasslands Case Study
Ducks Unlimited CanadaBasic Details
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.
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.
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.
We Are ChangeMakers
CPAWS Southern AlbertaBasic Details
Join wearechangemakers.ca - a community where you can learn, teach, act, and give for the eco-justice topics that matter to you
Join wearechangemakers.ca - a community where you can learn, teach, act, and give for the eco-justice topics that matter to you
Bring Nature Home
CPAWS Southern AlbertaBasic Details
Bring Nature Home is an educational toolkit that will help youth and adults of all ages engage in environmental education indoors and out!
Bring Nature Home is an educational toolkit that will help youth and adults of all ages engage in environmental education indoors and out!
Unexpected Eats
Fresh RootsBasic Details
“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.
“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.
Microfarm
Fresh RootsBasic Details
Micro plants. Micro flowers. Micro bugs. Micro students? There are so many tiny things to see on the farm! We’ll practice using magnifying glasses and getting close to see how little things on the farm have a big impact, and practice caring for the smallest member of our living world.
Micro plants. Micro flowers. Micro bugs. Micro students? There are so many tiny things to see on the farm! We’ll practice using magnifying glasses and getting close to see how little things on the farm have a big impact, and practice caring for the smallest member of our living world.
Voyage Zéro Déchet | Journey to Zero Waste
Elements SocietyBasic Details
Journey to Zero Waste takes students and teachers from across Canada on an intuitive and fun exploration to learn how to reduce waste at home, at school and in our communities!
Journey to Zero Waste takes students and teachers from across Canada on an intuitive and fun exploration to learn how to reduce waste at home, at school and in our communities!
BC Tomorrow Simulator
Alberta TomorrowBasic Details
Explore the impact of landuse changes in British Columbia on the Environment and Economy with our GIS Simulation Tool!
Explore the impact of landuse changes in British Columbia on the Environment and Economy with our GIS Simulation Tool!
Bow Habitat Station Field Trips
Bow Habitat StationBasic Details
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.
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 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.
Project WET Canada
Project WET CanadaBasic Details
Project WET Canada equips educators with hands-on, curriculum-connected water education resources through dynamic in-person and virtual certification workshops.
Project WET Canada equips educators with hands-on, curriculum-connected water education resources through dynamic in-person and virtual certification workshops.
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.
Orcas in the Salish Sea
Sea SmartBasic Details
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!
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!
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).
Clean Water Champions
Sea SmartBasic Details
An inquiry-based program where students will learn how their habits impact waterways and will feel empowered to take action against water pollution.
An inquiry-based program where students will learn how their habits impact waterways and will feel empowered to take action against water pollution.
Outdoor Conservation Experiences
CPAWS Southern AlbertaBasic Details
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.
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.
Diving Into Killer Whales
Sea SmartBasic Details
Discover the incredible world of killer whales and how we can help to protect them!
Discover the incredible world of killer whales and how we can help to protect them!
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.
Seedlings Forest School
Seedlings Forest SchoolBasic Details
We believe kids belong in nature, and we’ve developed various programs to get them there.
We believe kids belong in nature, and we’ve developed various programs to get them there.
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.
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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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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.
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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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