EVENTS FOR TEACHERS
April 21 to May 23, 2025
Explore practical strategies to address challenging topics in the classroom and create student-approved eco-action projects. This self-directed online course includes one-on-one communication with the facilitator and three live zoom sessions.
Audience: Grades K-12 Teachers
Format: Virtual (Self-paced)
Cost: FREE!
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. MDT
Discover the wonders of wetlands through hands-on training and gain practical skills to make outdoor wetland education engaging and safe for your students. Curriculum connections cover animal structures and functions, animal interactions, wetland ecosystems, and biodiversity. Maximum 35 participants.
Audience: Grades 3-6 Teachers
Format: In-person
Cost: FREE!
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MDT
Spend a day of professional development with PLT Canada in the forest! Become a PLT Canada-certified educator with hands-on exploration of our award-winning, ready-to-use resources.
Expand your knowledge of the environment, experiential learning, and confidence in taking your learners outdoors. All activities are connected to the UN SDGs, CMEC Global Competencies, and the Alberta curriculum. All participants will take home a complimentary copy of our resources and a certificate of completion.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Format: In-person
Cost: $125 FREE!
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MDT
Celebrate International Day for Biological Diversity by joining the Canadian Wildlife Federation for a day of nature-based learning! Build your confidence in planning and delivering experiential learning activities and leave with a copy of the Project WILD activity guide which contains 146 ready-to-use interdisciplinary lesson plans! Maximum 20 participants.
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Format: In-person
Cost: $75 FREE!
Ongoing Dates (Two Hours Per Course)
Crafted with the outdoor leader in mind, this program from Outward Bound Canada explores risk management, diversity, equity and inclusion, and environmental leadership. These three online microcredentials are accredited by Nipissing University for Outward Bound Canada.
For more information or to register, contact Fiona Hough
Audience: K-12 Teachers
Format: Virtual
Cost: FREE!
EVENTS FOR STUDENTS
April 7 to 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. MDT Daily
Join experts from the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) as we celebrate National Wildlife Week! From monarch butterflies to whales, you’ll learn about some of Canada’s most fascinating migratory species, get an up-close look at CWF’s conservation research, and discover ways to support wildlife conservation by taking action at home and in your community.
For more information or to book program, contact Kailey Setter, Manager of Experiential Education.
Grade: Grades 2-12
Format: Virtual
Cost: FREE!
Flexible Dates!
Join us for a dynamic presentation that transports students to ecosystems around the world. They’ll learn about the threats facing animals and their habitats and what we can all do to help. Assemblies touch on curriculum outcomes for Grades 1-6. (Approximately 300 students per assembly)
Grade: Grades 1-6
Format: In-person
Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: FREE!
April 28 to May 2, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. MDT Daily
Explore green careers with engaging virtual conversations with 5 different people in green careers. These hour-long sessions will provide students with the opportunity to learn about exciting careers such as Wildlife Biologist, Registered Professional Forester, Arborist, and many more!
For more information or to book a program, contact Ellen Long, Director of Education and Forest Literacy.
Grade: Grades K-12
Format: In-person
Duration: 45 minutes
Cost: FREE!
Flexible Dates!
Explore the wonders of wetlands on a guided field trip with the Weaselhead Glenmore Park Preservation Society. Our team can come to you or you can come visit our wetlands (bussing subsidies available for underserved communities). Indoor and outdoor programs available, including biodiversity and climate change content developed with Ducks Unlimited Canada.
For more information or to book a program, contact Sara Jordan-McLachlan.
Grade: Grades 5-9
Format: In-person
Duration: 1-5 hours (depending on program)
Cost: FREE!
Flexible Dates!
This program offered by the Canadian Wildlife Federation connects students to nature through pollinator conservation. Gain access to an online classroom filled with lesson plans and resources, and learn how to certify your school garden as wildlife-friendly habitat!
For more information or to book a program, contact Kailey Setter, Manager of Experiential Education.
Grade: Grades 2-6
Format: Virtual or in-person
Duration: 90-120 minutes
Cost: FREE!
GET INVOLVED
The NEC is looking for school boards to partner with for a pilot professional development program during the 2024–2025 school year. This 2-day professional development and networking opportunity will be offered to select school boards. Please contact j_stjean@ducks.ca for more information.