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Grade K-3

The City of Calgary

Opening Ceremony – 34th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo

Join Mayor Gondek as she kicks off our 34th annual Mayor's Environment Expo.  She will share her passion for climate action and environmental stewardship while welcoming students and teachers to join The City in its climate and environment initiatives through Environment Expo sessions, exhibitors and programming.  EcoSchools Canada's delivery partner, the Alberta Council for Environmental Education (ACEE), will then announce and celebrate the EcoSchools in Alberta that have achieved certification this year.

Suitable for Grades K-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Southern Alberta

Wild Wellness: It's in YOUR Nature

Do you ever wonder why the world just feels better when you are outside?  Spending time in nature, or Vitamin N, makes us breathe, think, and feel better; but don’t take our word for it.  Join CPAWS Southern Alberta for a dose of nature play and mindfulness, and let Mother Nature convince you!

Suitable for Grades 1-6

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

City of Calgary – Environmental Education, Recreation and Social Programs

Habitat for Pollinators!

Did you know we have over 200 species of native bees in Calgary?  This workshop will explore who our local pollinators are, why we have so many pollinator species in Calgary, what ecosystems are important for their survival, and the bigger picture of how you can help protect the spaces used by pollinators.  Students will be encouraged to take action to add to the pollinator habitat in our city.

Suitable for Grades 1-6

Virtual, Tuesday June 6, 2023, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual, Tuesday June 6, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Living Soil Solutions

Worms at Work

Get up close and personal with these hardworking squiggly wriggly critters.  Students will learn the difference between dirt and soil and its importance to all humans, diving into how worms are used for composting, and all the things the worms need from us to provide them with a comfortable home.

Suitable for Grades K-4

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Grade 4-6

The City of Calgary

Opening Ceremony – 34th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo

Join Mayor Gondek as she kicks off our 34th annual Mayor's Environment Expo.  She will share her passion for climate action and environmental stewardship while welcoming students and teachers to join The City in its climate and environment initiatives through Environment Expo sessions, exhibitors and programming.  EcoSchools Canada's delivery partner, the Alberta Council for Environmental Education (ACEE), will then announce and celebrate the EcoSchools in Alberta that have achieved certification this year.

Suitable for Grades K-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation

Creatures and Climate

Did you know that climate change is already having an impact on wildlife in Alberta? Join us to learn more about how some of our wildlife species respond to climate change, why climate change is so challenging for wild animals to adapt to, and what we humans can do to help.

Suitable for Grades 4-6

Virtual, Wednesday June 7, 2023, 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Alberta Tomorrow

Alberta Tomorrow's Simulation Tool and Indigenous Voices Module

What's your vision of Calgary's future? How do we get there? The Alberta Tomorrow Simulation tool allows you to create the future you want for Calgary while learning about Alberta's environment, economy, natural resources, and Indigenous peoples. How has Calgary changed in the past, and how might it change in the future? The future is up to you; design the future you want to see!

Suitable for Grades 4-7

Virtual, Wednesday June 7, 2023, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Calgary Region Airshed Zone

How Do You Impact Air Quality?

Join an Air Quality Scientist and learn about how air quality affects us and how our actions affect air quality. Why do we care about the air, how do we measure air pollution, and how can students protect the air quality for their future? How can we change our habits to protect our air? The in-person presentations include a smoke sensor demonstration and will be discussing all things air quality!

Suitable for Grades 5-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Calgary Stampede

Journey 2050: Sustainable Agriculture Adventure

This workshop is a choose your own adventure session where students will work together to sustainably feed a world population of 10 billion by the year 2050. Journey 2050 is a curriculum-based school program that takes students on a virtual simulation, where they will make choices to try and balance environmental, social, and economic factors in their communities while growing enough food to feed the world!

Suitable for Grades 4-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Southern Alberta

Wild Wellness: It's in YOUR Nature

Do you ever wonder why the world just feels better when you are outside? Spending time in nature, or Vitamin N, makes us breathe, think, and feel better; but don’t take our word for it. Join CPAWS Southern Alberta for a dose of nature play and mindfulness, and let Mother Nature convince you!

Suitable for Grades 1-6

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

City of Calgary – Calgary Emergency Management Agency

Emergency Preparedness for Extreme Weather

Weather related events are intensifying due to climate change. These events include tornadoes, floods, drought, extreme heat, and intense summer and winter storms. There are actions you can take to keep yourself, your family and your community safe! In this workshop students will analyze different disaster hazards and their connection to climate change, learn various actions they can take to increase their safety, and discover ways they can share the important message of emergency preparedness. Through hands-on activities, students will be equipped with knowledge, awareness, and skills allowing them feel confident and prepared for disasters and emergencies in Calgary.

Suitable for Grades 4-6

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

City of Calgary – Environmental Education, Recreation and Social Programs

Habitat for Pollinators!

Did you know we have over 200 species of native bees in Calgary? This workshop will explore who our local pollinators are, why we have so many pollinator species in Calgary, what ecosystems are important for their survival, and the bigger picture of how you can help protect the spaces used by pollinators. Students will be encouraged to take action to add to the pollinator habitat in our city.

Suitable for Grades 1-6

Virtual, Tuesday June 6, 2023, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual, Tuesday June 6, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Inside Education

Natural Regions Stewardship Trip!

Taking care of Alberta’s landscape is no small task, so climb aboard the Steward Ship and take a virtual tour of Alberta’s natural regions! Using mini case studies, we will introduce some of the challenges each region faces as our climate changes, and highlight some innovative ways Albertans are answering the call for adaptation and mitigation. We will also touch on scientific inquiry, understanding natural processes of our ecosystems, and looking at the geological history that shaped our landscape and created a rich diversity of natural resources.

Suitable for Grades 4-7

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Living Soil Solutions

Worms at Work

Get up close and personal with these hardworking squiggly wriggly critters. Students will learn the difference between dirt and soil and its importance to all humans, diving into how worms are used for composting, and all the things the worms need from us to provide them with a comfortable home.

Suitable for Grades K-4

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.


The Soil Food Web: What Critters Are in There?

What?! Is there a bug in there? There may be, and so much more. Learn about the interactions of all the critters in the living soil that we can see with our eyes, and the ones we cannot. Students will learn about the impact these critters have on the soil, plants, and even ourselves!

Suitable for Grades 5-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Grade 7-9

The City of Calgary

Opening Ceremony – 34th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo

Join Mayor Gondek as she kicks off our 34th annual Mayor's Environment Expo.  She will share her passion for climate action and environmental stewardship while welcoming students and teachers to join The City in its climate and environment initiatives through Environment Expo sessions, exhibitors and programming.  EcoSchools Canada's delivery partner, the Alberta Council for Environmental Education (ACEE), will then announce and celebrate the EcoSchools in Alberta that have achieved certification this year.

Suitable for Grades K-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Alberta Tomorrow

Alberta Tomorrow's Simulation Tool and Indigenous Voices Module

What's your vision of Calgary's future? How do we get there? The Alberta Tomorrow Simulation tool allows you to create the future you want for Calgary while learning about Alberta's environment, economy, natural resources, and Indigenous peoples. How has Calgary changed in the past, and how might it change in the future? The future is up to you; design the future you want to see!

Suitable for Grades 4-7

Virtual, Wednesday June 7, 2023, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Calgary Region Airshed Zone

How Do You Impact Air Quality?

Join an Air Quality Scientist and learn about how air quality affects us and how our actions affect air quality. Why do we care about the air, how do we measure air pollution, and how can students protect the air quality for their future? How can we change our habits to protect our air? The in-person presentations include a smoke sensor demonstration and will be discussing all things air quality!

Suitable for Grades 5-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Calgary Stampede

Journey 2050: Sustainable Agriculture Adventure

This workshop is a choose your own adventure session where students will work together to sustainably feed a world population of 10 billion by the year 2050. Journey 2050 is a curriculum-based school program that takes students on a virtual simulation, where they will make choices to try and balance environmental, social, and economic factors in their communities while growing enough food to feed the world!

Suitable for Grades 4-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Elements Society

EcoCooks Food Waste: Save Food, Save the Planet!

Did you know that 1/3 of the food that the world produces is wasted? Come join EcoCooks educators to learn why this is such a problem for our planet and more importantly, how you can help. Whether it’s at home, school, or out in the community, there are many ways we can reduce, reuse and recycle our food waste and live more sustainably!

Suitable for Grades 7-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Virtual, Tuesday June 6, 2023, 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Fridays for Future Calgary

The Past and Future of the Youth Climate Movement

In August 2018, Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg shocked the world by going on strike from school, demanding action to combat the climate emergency. But the story is bigger than Greta, with millions of students and allies continuing to mobilize for climate action. This presentation by Fridays for Future Calgary explores the many stories of youth climate activists, along with how youth, including Calgary students, can enact change in their community. This session will involve a short lecture-style presentation, then a brainstorming session and sharing circle for students to share their own advocacy ideas and discuss environmental issues in their community.

Suitable for Grades 7-9

Virtual, Tuesday June 6, 2023, 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Ghost Watershed Alliance Society

Fire and Water: How Wildfire Affects Calgary's Source Watersheds and Beyond

What in blazes? In this live, interactive session, students will look at what fire is (the fire triangle) and how wildfire could potentially impact the source water for the city of Calgary. By investigating the specific case of the 2020 Devil's Head wildfire in the Ghost River Watershed, this session will ignite interest in an important land-water connection.

Suitable for Grades 7-9

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.


Against the Current: The Story of Westslope Cutthroat Trout in Alberta

Something fishy going on? In this live, interactive session, students will be introduced to the biology of the westslope cutthroat trout, a native trout species. Spooling out the line, the session will cover threats to its survival and a summary of federal and provincial recovery efforts. As a local case study, fish habitat restoration in the Ghost Watershed will be showcased. Teachers will be provided with an accompanying slide deck and student activity package.

Suitable for Grades 7-9

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Inside Education

Natural Regions Stewardship Trip!

Taking care of Alberta’s landscape is no small task, so climb aboard the Steward Ship and take a virtual tour of Alberta’s natural regions! Using mini case studies, we will introduce some of the challenges each region faces as our climate changes, and highlight some innovative ways Albertans are answering the call for adaptation and mitigation. We will also touch on scientific inquiry, understanding natural processes of our ecosystems, and looking at the geological history that shaped our landscape and created a rich diversity of natural resources.

Suitable for Grades 4-7

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Living Soil Solutions

The Soil Food Web: What Critters Are in There?

What?! Is there a bug in there? There may be, and so much more. Learn about the interactions of all the critters in the living soil that we can see with our eyes, and the ones we cannot. Students will learn about the impact these critters have on the soil, plants, and even ourselves!

Suitable for Grades 5-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Grade 10-12

The City of Calgary

Opening Ceremony – 34th Annual Mayor’s Environment Expo

Join Mayor Gondek as she kicks off our 34th annual Mayor's Environment Expo.  She will share her passion for climate action and environmental stewardship while welcoming students and teachers to join The City in its climate and environment initiatives through Environment Expo sessions, exhibitors and programming.  EcoSchools Canada's delivery partner, the Alberta Council for Environmental Education (ACEE), will then announce and celebrate the EcoSchools in Alberta that have achieved certification this year.

Suitable for Grades K-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Calgary Region Airshed Zone

How Do You Impact Air Quality?

Join an Air Quality Scientist and learn about how air quality affects us and how our actions affect air quality. Why do we care about the air, how do we measure air pollution, and how can students protect the air quality for their future? How can we change our habits to protect our air? The in-person presentations include a smoke sensor demonstration and will be discussing all things air quality!

Suitable for Grades 5-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Calgary Stampede

Journey 2050: Sustainable Agriculture Adventure

This workshop is a choose your own adventure session where students will work together to sustainably feed a world population of 10 billion by the year 2050. Journey 2050 is a curriculum-based school program that takes students on a virtual simulation, where they will make choices to try and balance environmental, social, and economic factors in their communities while growing enough food to feed the world!

Suitable for Grades 4-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Southern Alberta

Climate Game Changers Unite!

With hope, everything is possible, especially climate solutions. Join CPAWS Southern Alberta and gain real world eco-insight into local climate impacts, nature-based climate solutions, and, most importantly, how seemingly small actions make the biggest climate breakthroughs possible. Hope lives here!

Suitable for Grades 10-12

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Canadian Wildlife Federation – WILD Outside Program

Get WILD Outside with Citizen Science!

Are you looking for ways to contribute to conservation in your day-to-day life? Or perhaps you’re interested in a career doing field research? Join our WILD Outside staff in this fun and engaging game-show-style session to unveil the power of a photograph and learn how citizen science can be a force for good in our world. If you are a teen looking to get involved in the outdoors or try hands-on conservation skills while meeting other like-minded people, you will want to hear about the WILD Outside Program and how you can get involved.

Keywords: citizen science, observation, data collection, data accuracy, identification, conservation, extra-curricular program, and outdoor leadership.

Suitable for Grades 10-12

NOTE: Times as booked by each teacher (8 sessions available). Register to book a time block and CWF will be in touch to work with you to find the best time for your class.

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023 – Thursday June 8, 2023

Elements Society

EcoCooks Food Waste: Save Food, Save the Planet!

Did you know that 1/3 of the food that the world produces is wasted? Come join EcoCooks educators to learn why this is such a problem for our planet and more importantly, how you can help. Whether it’s at home, school, or out in the community, there are many ways we can reduce, reuse and recycle our food waste and live more sustainably!

Suitable for Grades 7-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Virtual, Tuesday June 6, 2023, 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Green Sky Sustainability

Climate Change: My School and My Community

Climate change is a very popular term lately, but how can it affect your school and community? In this workshop, we will share practical techniques in climate mitigation and adaptation, how we can create plans to minimize environmental impacts, and how we can be prepared for unexpected events.

Suitable for Grades 10-12

Virtual, Wednesday June 7, 2023, 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.


Redesigning Waste

Did you know that by sorting your waste properly you can reduce your impact on greenhouse gas emissions? In this workshop, we will explore how to improve waste management, focusing on waste reduction and diversion and improving waste diversion in landfills. We will review concepts in waste and share tools to prepare your school to be an environment champion.

Suitable for Grades 10-12

Virtual, Wednesday June 7, 2023, 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Living Soil Solutions

The Soil Food Web: What Critters Are in There?

What?! Is there a bug in there? There may be, and so much more. Learn about the interactions of all the critters in the living soil that we can see with our eyes, and the ones we cannot. Students will learn about the impact these critters have on the soil, plants, and even ourselves!

Suitable for Grades 5-12

Virtual, Monday June 5, 2023, 2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Virtual, Thursday June 8, 2023, 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Option 2 - Grade 7 - 12

In Person event

Grade 7-9

Alberta Council for Environmental Education

Raising Youth Voice - On Environment & Energy Education

Join the Alberta Council for Environmental Education as we explore the significance of energy, environmental and climate change education in schools, specifically its presence in the Alberta Education curriculum.  The current curriculum does little to equip students for a future living with climate change, and the new pilot curriculum is only marginally improved. Evidence from anonymous polling indicates that Albertan students wish to see more environmental and climate change information incorporated into their education in order to better equip them for a future living with climate change.

Suitable for Grades 6 - 9

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Arusha Centre Climate Program

Pedal Power for the People!

Explore the wonderful world of energy!  Students will generate electricity on stationary bikes to experience the effort needed to power varied lights, sound systems, and appliances.  This experiential learning opportunity allows students to learn about renewable sources of electricity in Alberta, and to appreciate that energy is precious and must be conserved.  This workshop also uses music to connect participants with curriculum concepts of energy transformations, active transportation, renewables, climate change, energy efficiency, and other STEM topics.  These sessions allow students to get some exercise while better understanding how energy is produced, the importance of conserving energy and innovating energy systems, and real life solutions to current energy and climate concerns.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 2:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30  - 2:30 PM

Calgary District Heating Inc.

District Energy Centre Tour

Join Calgary District Heating Inc. for a guided tour with a behind-the-scenes look at how they generate and distribute thermal energy and electricity to the East Village and Downtown Core. Situated on the corner of 9th Ave and 4th St SE in the East Village, the District Energy Centre is the heart of an energy network that consists of over 6,000 metres of underground insulated pipes bringing centralized heating to nearly 6 million square feet of space across downtown. District energy allows for an entire district or community to be heated from one central location, resulting in greater efficiency and fewer emissions than conventional heating systems. District energy demonstrates an energy transition towards lowering the carbon footprint of our communities for generations to come. The underground network of pipes carries thermal energy, in the form of hot water, to be used for space heating and domestic hot water to customers, including City Hall, New Central Library, PLATFORM, Studio Bell, Werklund Centre, Hilton Hotel, Telus SKY, and Intact Place, just to name a few.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 7

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 10:00-10:30 AM

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00-11:30 AM

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:00-12:30 PM

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 1:00-1:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 10:00-10:30 AM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00-11:30 AM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:00-12:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 1:00-1:30 PM

Calgary Region Airshed Zone

How Do You Impact Air Quality?

An Air Quality Scientist will speak about air quality, give a demonstration of a particulate sensor using smoke, and will answer students' questions.

Suitable for Grades 5-9

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:15 - 1:00 PM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 1:15 - 2:00 PM

Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Meet Our Great Horned Owl, Ophelia!

Calgary Wildlife brings education owl Ophelia, whose wing injury prevented her

from being released to the wild. This is an opportunity to see and learn about

Great Horned Owls, one of our common but rarely seen urban neighbours.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

City of Calgary/Waste and Recycling Services

Rethinking Waste

Ever think about how buying and throwing away products may impact our environment and economy? Come and join us for this fun workshop to start thinking about eliminating waste and extending lifecycle of a product/service. Use your creative thinking skills to reconsider how we design, produce, package, and use everyday items.

Suitable for Grades 8-9

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00AM - 12:00 PM

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Climate Game Changers Unite!

With hope, everything is possible, especially climate solutions. Join CPAWS Southern Alberta and gain real-world, eco-insight into local climate impacts, nature-based climate solutions and - most importantly - how seemingly small actions make possible the biggest climate breakthroughs. Hope lives here.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

 Session 1:  Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Wild Wellness - It's in YOUR Nature

Ever wonder why the world just feels better if you’re outside? Time in nature, or Vitamin N, makes us breathe, think and feel better; but don’t take our word for it. Join CPAWS Southern Alberta for a dose of nature play and mindfulness and let Mother Nature convince you.

Suitable for Grades K - 9

 Session 1:  Tuesday, June 7th 2023 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 7th 2023 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Environment & Protected Areas - Aquatic Invasive Species (Government of Alberta)

Conservation K9 and Aquatic Invasive Species

Meet Diesel, one of the Conservation K9's. Learn about Aquatic Invasive Species while inspecting a shoreline and playing a game.

Suitable for Grades 2-8

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 3: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 1:00  - 1:45 PM

Session 1:  Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Session 3: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 1:00  - 1:45 PM

Ever Active Schools

Students as Change Makers for Active & Safe Routes to School

Do you have a passion for active living and want to inspire positive change in your community? Learn how students just like you can make a difference. Discover ways to encourage others to become more active and less sedentary by walking, biking or wheeling for school and local trips. Together, we will explore the impacts that our choices for transportation have on our physical and social environments and learn how encouraging active travel can bring about positive change. Guided by the Comprehensive School Health framework, you will walk away with an action plan and learn how to engage your community by assembling your team, identifying priority issues and celebrating your successes.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 8

 Session 1:  Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 11:00 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:15 - 1:45 PM

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30 - 11:00 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:15 - 1:45 PM

Green Calgary & CPAWS Southern Alberta

Take Environmental Action with Citizen Science

Take part in hands-on citizen science activities and contribute to real-world science! Discover the amazing animals in your school yard and around your home, and submit your sightings to help scientists with their work! Through games and hands-on activities, we will learn what citizen science is, and how we can take part!

Suitable for Grades 3 - 9

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023  11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Highfield Regenerative Farm

Poop Class with Highfield Regenerative Farm

Poop Class connects the need for soil health to the health of our food, and to the health of our bodies. It all starts in the soil, and we will explore the soil food web starting with worm poop and follow the food journey all the way to planting your own seed in a pot made of cow poop. 

Suitable for Grades 1 - 9

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 AM  - 12:00 PM

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30- 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023  11:00 AM  - 12:00 PM

Inside Education

The Wonderful World of Wetlands

C ome on down to join us in this high energy wetlands program where your students will test their knowledge, learn why some animals belong in a wetland and some don’t, and maybe even share their best duck impressions! This session closely aligns with the grade 5 science curriculum, covering the values of wetlands, the types of wetlands in Alberta, components of a wetland ecosystem, animal adaptations, and wetland stewardship in a changing climate.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 8

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30-10:15 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 10:30-11:15 AM

Session 3: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Session 1:  Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30-10:15 AM

Journey 2050 at the Calgary Stampede

Journey 2050: Sustainable Agriculture Adventure

A choose your own adventure session where students will work together to sustainably feed a world population of 10 billion by the year 2050. Students will make choices to try and balance environmental, social and economic factors in their communities, while growing enough food to feed the world!

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Session 3: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:15 - 1:00 PM

Session 4: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 1:15 - 2:00 PM

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Session 3: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:15 - 1:00 PM

Session 4: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 1:15 - 2:00 PM

Living Soil Solutions

Worms at Work

What???? Is there a bug in there?  There may be and so much more.  Learn about the interactions of all the critters in the Living Soil that we can see with our eyes and the ones we can not.  We will learn what impact these critters have on the soil, plants and even ourselves.

Suitable for Grades 5 - 9

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:45 - 1:45 PM

 

The Soil Food Web: What Critters Are in There?

What???? Is there a bug in there?  There may be and so much more.  Learn about the interactions of all the critters in the Living Soil that we can see with our eyes and the ones we can not.  We will learn what impact these critters have on the soil, plants and even ourselves.

Suitable for Grades 5 - 9

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:45 - 1:45 PM

 

Grade 10-12

Break The Divide Foundation

SAMPLE template: Apathy to Empathy to Action - Break The Divide

This session will discuss the importance of environmental empathy from a youth perspective. Abhayjeet Singh Sachal will speak about travelling to the Canadian Arctic and founding Break The Divide Foundation at the age of 14. The focus of the presentation will be on youth engagement in environmental issues, the importance of nuance in discussions on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the necessity to unite to take climate action.

Abhay will discuss Break The Divide’s emphasis on dialogue among youth around the world and the necessity of real conversations in a time of polarization and apathy. He will end with a message about the importance of taking action on the climate crisis in an empathetic way - both towards oneself and to those around.

Suitable for Grades 6 - 12

On-line event

Grade 7-9

Alberta Tomorrow

Alberta Tomorrow's Simulation Tool and Indigenous Voices Module

What's your vision of Calgary's future?  How do we get there?  The Alberta Tomorrow Simulation tool allows you to create the future you want for Calgary while learning about Alberta's environment, economy, natural resources, and Indigenous peoples.  How has Calgary changed in the past, and how might it change in the future?  The future is up to you; design the future you want to see!

Suitable for Grades 4 - 7

Wednesday June 7, 2023, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Grade 10-12

Break The Divide Foundation

SAMPLE template: Apathy to Empathy to Action - Break The Divide

This session will discuss the importance of environmental empathy from a youth perspective. Abhayjeet Singh Sachal will speak about travelling to the Canadian Arctic and founding Break The Divide Foundation at the age of 14. The focus of the presentation will be on youth engagement in environmental issues, the importance of nuance in discussions on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the necessity to unite to take climate action.

Abhay will discuss Break The Divide’s emphasis on dialogue among youth around the world and the necessity of real conversations in a time of polarization and apathy. He will end with a message about the importance of taking action on the climate crisis in an empathetic way - both towards oneself and to those around.

Suitable for Grades 6 - 12

Option 3 - In person event all together

In Person event all together

Grade K-3

Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Wild Wise: Built to Build (Beavers)

This program invites elementary-aged students to consider beaver adaptations, beaver diet, habitat and behaviour. Built to Build engages through a beaver rap, beaver sounds, and beaver visuals to step into the paws of a beaver. Let’s get Wild Wise and reduce human-wildlife conflict!

Suitable for Grades 1 - 6

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:45 - 1:45 PM

City of Calgary/Waste and Recycling Services

DIY Repurposed Crafts

Ever wonder about how you can take an old material and turn it into something new? Calgarians are concerned about the amount of waste we generate in our everyday activities. Join us for a DIY workshop to repurpose recyclable materials and turn them into something fun!

Suitable for Grades 3 - 4

 Session 1:  Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Session 3: Tuesday, June 6th 2023  2023 1:00  - 1:45 PM

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Wild Wellness - It's in YOUR Nature

Ever wonder why the world just feels better if you’re outside? Time in nature, or Vitamin N, makes us breathe, think and feel better; but don’t take our word for it. Join CPAWS Southern Alberta for a dose of nature play and mindfulness and let Mother Nature convince you.

Suitable for Grades K - 9

 Session 1:  Tuesday, June 7th 2023 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 7th 2023 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Elbow River Watershed Partnership Society

Paint a Watershed!

Explore how bodies of water are an expression of the landscape. Following a curriculum focused discussion, students will create their own watershed simulations, with art supplies!

Discover how water, the greatest solvent, reaches all areas of a landscape and drains to the lowest point, while carrying materials like sediment, nutrients, and contaminants.

Grade 2 - Exploring Liquids  Grade 4 - Waste and our world/watershed Grade 5- Wet land Ecosystems

All art and cleaning supplies will be provided.

Students should not wear their favorite clothing in case they get (washable) paint on them.

Suitable for Grades 2 - 5

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 10:00-11:00AM

 

Environment & Protected Areas - Aquatic Invasive Species (Government of Alberta)

Conservation K9 and Aquatic Invasive Species

Meet Diesel, one of the Conservation K9's. Learn about Aquatic Invasive Species while inspecting a shoreline and playing a game.

Suitable for Grades 2-8

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 3: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 1:00  - 1:45 PM

Session 1:  Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Session 3: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 1:00  - 1:45 PM

Evergreen Theatre

Evergreen Theatre Presents: "The Wicked Witch of the Wetlands"

Evergreen Theatre's "Wicked Witch of the Wetlands" is a 50-minute musical theatre show presented by 2 professional actors that is focused on the importance of wetlands and the Water Nexus. Our theatrical performances engage children from Grades K-6, with opportunities for student volunteers to perform with us on stage. Our shows feature curriculum-based scripts, exciting sets, props, and costumes - and popular music based on hits that kids and teachers love.

Suitable for Grades 1 - 6

Morning Performance:  Tuesday, June 6th 2023 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Afternoon Performance: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:45 - 1:45 PM

Morning Performance: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Afternoon Performance: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:15 - 1:45 PM

Green Calgary

Worms Love Leftovers! Reducing Food Waste

Meet, touch and hold a bin full of vermicomposting worms! Learn about food waste, ways we can reduce our food waste, and how worms can turn this waste into valuable compost!

Suitable for Grades 1 - 6

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:45  - 1:45 PM

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30- 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:45  - 1:45 PM

Green Calgary & CPAWS Southern Alberta

Take Environmental Action with Citizen Science

Take part in hands-on citizen science activities and contribute to real-world science! Discover the amazing animals in your school yard and around your home, and submit your sightings to help scientists with their work! Through games and hands-on activities, we will learn what citizen science is, and how we can take part!

Suitable for Grades 3 - 9

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023  11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Highfield Regenerative Farm

Poop Class with Highfield Regenerative Farm

Poop Class connects the need for soil health to the health of our food, and to the health of our bodies. It all starts in the soil, and we will explore the soil food web starting with worm poop and follow the food journey all the way to planting your own seed in a pot made of cow poop. 

Suitable for Grades 1 - 9

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 AM  - 12:00 PM

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30- 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023  11:00 AM  - 12:00 PM

Living Soil Solutions

Worms at Work

Get up and personal with these hardworking squiggly wriggly critters.  The students will learn the difference between Dirt and Soil and its importance to all humans.  Diving into how worms are used for composting and all the things the worms need for us to provide them with a comfortable home.

Suitable for Grades K - 4

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

 

Worms at Work

Get up and personal with these hardworking squiggly wriggly critters.  The students will learn the difference between Dirt and Soil and its importance to all humans.  Diving into how worms are used for composting and all the things the worms need for us to provide them with a comfortable home.

Suitable for Grades K - 4

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

 

The Soil Food Web: What Critters Are in There?

What???? Is there a bug in there?  There may be and so much more.  Learn about the interactions of all the critters in the Living Soil that we can see with our eyes and the ones we can not.  We will learn what impact these critters have on the soil, plants and even ourselves.

Suitable for Grades 5 - 9

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:45 - 1:45 PM

 

Grade 4-6

Alberta Council for Environmental Education

Making Change Through EcoSchools

Learn about how your school can become an EcoSchool by engaging students in curriculum-linked, environmental and climate action through a choice of over 50 actions, including schoolyard greening, water and energy conservation, active transportation, and waste reduction.  We will also demonstrate how EcoSchools’ powerful and fully bilingual on-line platform allows you to create a customized action plan for your school, track your progress, and measure the impact of your actions.  Join us to learn about the many benefits of being part of the growing EcoSchools Canada in Alberta sustainability movement.  Best of all, EcoSchools is free for all publicly funded schools.  This is one invitation you won’t want to miss.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 6

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023  12:30 - 1:30 PM

Alberta Council for Environmental Education

Raising Youth Voice - On Environment & Energy Education

Join the Alberta Council for Environmental Education as we explore the significance of energy, environmental and climate change education in schools, specifically its presence in the Alberta Education curriculum.  The current curriculum does little to equip students for a future living with climate change, and the new pilot curriculum is only marginally improved. Evidence from anonymous polling indicates that Albertan students wish to see more environmental and climate change information incorporated into their education in order to better equip them for a future living with climate change.

Suitable for Grades 6 - 9

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Arusha Centre Climate Program

Pedal Power for the People!

Explore the wonderful world of energy!  Students will generate electricity on stationary bikes to experience the effort needed to power varied lights, sound systems, and appliances.  This experiential learning opportunity allows students to learn about renewable sources of electricity in Alberta, and to appreciate that energy is precious and must be conserved.  This workshop also uses music to connect participants with curriculum concepts of energy transformations, active transportation, renewables, climate change, energy efficiency, and other STEM topics.  These sessions allow students to get some exercise while better understanding how energy is produced, the importance of conserving energy and innovating energy systems, and real life solutions to current energy and climate concerns.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 2:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30  - 2:30 PM

Calgary District Heating Inc.

Tour of District Energy Centre

Join Calgary District Heating Inc. for a guided tour with a behind-the-scenes look at how they generate and distribute thermal energy and electricity to the East Village and Downtown Core. Situated on the corner of 9th Ave and 4th St SE in the East Village, the District Energy Centre is the heart of an energy network that consists of over 6,000 metres of underground insulated pipes bringing centralized heating to nearly 6 million square feet of space across downtown. District energy allows for an entire district or community to be heated from one central location, resulting in greater efficiency and fewer emissions than conventional heating systems. District energy demonstrates an energy transition towards lowering the carbon footprint of our communities for generations to come. The underground network of pipes carries thermal energy, in the form of hot water, to be used for space heating and domestic hot water to customers, including City Hall, New Central Library, PLATFORM, Studio Bell, Werklund Centre, Hilton Hotel, Telus SKY, and Intact Place, just to name a few.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 7

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 10:00-10:30 AM

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00-11:30 AM

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:00-12:30 PM

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 1:00-1:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 10:00-10:30 AM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00-11:30 AM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:00-12:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 1:00-1:30 PM

Calgary Emergency Management Agency

Emergency Preparedness for Extreme Weather

Weather related events are intensifying due to climate change. These events include: tornadoes, floods, drought, extreme heat, winter storms and summer storms. There are actions you can take to keep yourself, your family and your community safe! In this workshop students will analyze different disaster hazards and their connection to climate change, learn various actions they can take to increase their safety and discover ways they can share the important message of emergency preparedness. Through hands-on activities, students will be equipped with the knowledge, awareness and skills allowing them feel confident and prepared for disasters and emergencies in Calgary.  

Suitable for Grades 4 - 6

 Session 1:  Tuesday, June 6th 2023 10:30 - 11:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30  - 2:30 PM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Calgary Region Airshed Zone

How Do You Impact Air Quality?

An Air Quality Scientist will speak about air quality, give a demonstration of a particulate sensor using smoke, and will answer students' questions.

Suitable for Grades 5-9

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:15 - 1:00 PM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 1:15 - 2:00 PM

Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Meet Our Great Horned Owl, Ophelia!

Calgary Wildlife brings education owl Ophelia, whose wing injury prevented her

from being released to the wild. This is an opportunity to see and learn about

Great Horned Owls, one of our common but rarely seen urban neighbours.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Wild Wise: Built to Build (Beavers)

This program invites elementary-aged students to consider beaver adaptations, beaver diet, habitat and behaviour. Built to Build engages through a beaver rap, beaver sounds, and beaver visuals to step into the paws of a beaver. Let’s get Wild Wise and reduce human-wildlife conflict!

Suitable for Grades 1 - 6

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:45 - 1:45 PM

City of Calgary/Waste and Recycling Services

DIY Repurposed Crafts

Ever wonder about how you can take an old material and turn it into something new? Calgarians are concerned about the amount of waste we generate in our everyday activities. Join us for a DIY workshop to repurpose recyclable materials and turn them into something fun!

Suitable for Grades 3 - 4

 Session 1:  Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Session 3: Tuesday, June 6th 2023  2023 1:00  - 1:45 PM

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Climate Game Changers Unite!

With hope, everything is possible, especially climate solutions. Join CPAWS Southern Alberta and gain real-world, eco-insight into local climate impacts, nature-based climate solutions and - most importantly - how seemingly small actions make possible the biggest climate breakthroughs. Hope lives here.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

 Session 1:  Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Wild Wellness - It's in YOUR Nature

Ever wonder why the world just feels better if you’re outside? Time in nature, or Vitamin N, makes us breathe, think and feel better; but don’t take our word for it. Join CPAWS Southern Alberta for a dose of nature play and mindfulness and let Mother Nature convince you.

Suitable for Grades K - 9

 Session 1:  Tuesday, June 7th 2023 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 7th 2023 1:00 - 2:00 PM


Go Go Water Rangers!

Learn about the importance of water, wetlands and watersheds by taking a virtual journey down the Bow River. Along the way, you will meet many wetland friends that teach us what is happening to our local waterways. Learn how you can help our wetland friends by becoming a Water Ranger today!

Suitable for Grades 4 - 5

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:45 - 1:45 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30  - 10:30 AM

Elbow River Watershed Partnership Society

Paint a Watershed!

Explore how bodies of water are an expression of the landscape. Following a curriculum focused discussion, students will create their own watershed simulations, with art supplies!

Discover how water, the greatest solvent, reaches all areas of a landscape and drains to the lowest point, while carrying materials like sediment, nutrients, and contaminants.

Grade 2 - Exploring Liquids  Grade 4 - Waste and our world/watershed Grade 5- Wet land Ecosystems

All art and cleaning supplies will be provided.

Students should not wear their favorite clothing in case they get (washable) paint on them.

Suitable for Grades 2 - 5

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 10:00-11:00AM

 

Environment & Protected Areas - Aquatic Invasive Species (Government of Alberta)

Conservation K9 and Aquatic Invasive Species

Meet Diesel, one of the Conservation K9's. Learn about Aquatic Invasive Species while inspecting a shoreline and playing a game.

Suitable for Grades 2-8

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 3: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 1:00  - 1:45 PM

Session 1:  Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Session 3: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 1:00  - 1:45 PM

Ever Active Schools

Students as Change Makers for Active & Safe Routes to School

Do you have a passion for active living and want to inspire positive change in your community? Learn how students just like you can make a difference. Discover ways to encourage others to become more active and less sedentary by walking, biking or wheeling for school and local trips. Together, we will explore the impacts that our choices for transportation have on our physical and social environments and learn how encouraging active travel can bring about positive change. Guided by the Comprehensive School Health framework, you will walk away with an action plan and learn how to engage your community by assembling your team, identifying priority issues and celebrating your successes.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 8

 Session 1:  Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 11:00 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:15 - 1:45 PM

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30 - 11:00 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:15 - 1:45 PM

Evergreen Theatre

Evergreen Theatre Presents: "The Wicked Witch of the Wetlands"

Evergreen Theatre's "Wicked Witch of the Wetlands" is a 50-minute musical theatre show presented by 2 professional actors that is focused on the importance of wetlands and the Water Nexus. Our theatrical performances engage children from Grades K-6, with opportunities for student volunteers to perform with us on stage. Our shows feature curriculum-based scripts, exciting sets, props, and costumes - and popular music based on hits that kids and teachers love.

Suitable for Grades 1 - 6

Morning Performance:  Tuesday, June 6th 2023 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Afternoon Performance: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:45 - 1:45 PM

Morning Performance: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Afternoon Performance: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:15 - 1:45 PM

Green Calgary

Worms Love Leftovers! Reducing Food Waste

Meet, touch and hold a bin full of vermicomposting worms! Learn about food waste, ways we can reduce our food waste, and how worms can turn this waste into valuable compost!

Suitable for Grades 1 - 6

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:45  - 1:45 PM

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30- 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:45  - 1:45 PM

Green Calgary & CPAWS Southern Alberta

Take Environmental Action with Citizen Science

Take part in hands-on citizen science activities and contribute to real-world science! Discover the amazing animals in your school yard and around your home, and submit your sightings to help scientists with their work! Through games and hands-on activities, we will learn what citizen science is, and how we can take part!

Suitable for Grades 3 - 9

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023  11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Highfield Regenerative Farm

Poop Class with Highfield Regenerative Farm

Poop Class connects the need for soil health to the health of our food, and to the health of our bodies. It all starts in the soil, and we will explore the soil food web starting with worm poop and follow the food journey all the way to planting your own seed in a pot made of cow poop. 

Suitable for Grades 1 - 9

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 AM  - 12:00 PM

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30- 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023  11:00 AM  - 12:00 PM

Inside Education

The Wonderful World of Wetlands

C ome on down to join us in this high energy wetlands program where your students will test their knowledge, learn why some animals belong in a wetland and some don’t, and maybe even share their best duck impressions! This session closely aligns with the grade 5 science curriculum, covering the values of wetlands, the types of wetlands in Alberta, components of a wetland ecosystem, animal adaptations, and wetland stewardship in a changing climate.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 8

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30-10:15 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 10:30-11:15 AM

Session 3: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Session 1:  Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30-10:15 AM

Journey 2050 at the Calgary Stampede

Journey 2050: Sustainable Agriculture Adventure

A choose your own adventure session where students will work together to sustainably feed a world population of 10 billion by the year 2050. Students will make choices to try and balance environmental, social and economic factors in their communities, while growing enough food to feed the world!

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Session 3: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:15 - 1:00 PM

Session 4: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 1:15 - 2:00 PM

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Session 3: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:15 - 1:00 PM

Session 4: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 1:15 - 2:00 PM

Living Soil Solutions

Worms at Work

Get up and personal with these hardworking squiggly wriggly critters.  The students will learn the difference between Dirt and Soil and its importance to all humans.  Diving into how worms are used for composting and all the things the worms need for us to provide them with a comfortable home.

Suitable for Grades K - 4

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

 


Worms at Work

What???? Is there a bug in there?  There may be and so much more.  Learn about the interactions of all the critters in the Living Soil that we can see with our eyes and the ones we can not.  We will learn what impact these critters have on the soil, plants and even ourselves.

Suitable for Grades 5 - 9

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:45 - 1:45 PM

 

Grade 7-9

Alberta Council for Environmental Education

Raising Youth Voice - On Environment & Energy Education

Join the Alberta Council for Environmental Education as we explore the significance of energy, environmental and climate change education in schools, specifically its presence in the Alberta Education curriculum.  The current curriculum does little to equip students for a future living with climate change, and the new pilot curriculum is only marginally improved. Evidence from anonymous polling indicates that Albertan students wish to see more environmental and climate change information incorporated into their education in order to better equip them for a future living with climate change.

Suitable for Grades 6 - 9

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 10:00 - 11:00 AM

Arusha Centre Climate Program

Pedal Power for the People!

Explore the wonderful world of energy!  Students will generate electricity on stationary bikes to experience the effort needed to power varied lights, sound systems, and appliances.  This experiential learning opportunity allows students to learn about renewable sources of electricity in Alberta, and to appreciate that energy is precious and must be conserved.  This workshop also uses music to connect participants with curriculum concepts of energy transformations, active transportation, renewables, climate change, energy efficiency, and other STEM topics.  These sessions allow students to get some exercise while better understanding how energy is produced, the importance of conserving energy and innovating energy systems, and real life solutions to current energy and climate concerns.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 2:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30  - 2:30 PM

Calgary District Heating Inc.

District Energy Centre Tour

Join Calgary District Heating Inc. for a guided tour with a behind-the-scenes look at how they generate and distribute thermal energy and electricity to the East Village and Downtown Core. Situated on the corner of 9th Ave and 4th St SE in the East Village, the District Energy Centre is the heart of an energy network that consists of over 6,000 metres of underground insulated pipes bringing centralized heating to nearly 6 million square feet of space across downtown. District energy allows for an entire district or community to be heated from one central location, resulting in greater efficiency and fewer emissions than conventional heating systems. District energy demonstrates an energy transition towards lowering the carbon footprint of our communities for generations to come. The underground network of pipes carries thermal energy, in the form of hot water, to be used for space heating and domestic hot water to customers, including City Hall, New Central Library, PLATFORM, Studio Bell, Werklund Centre, Hilton Hotel, Telus SKY, and Intact Place, just to name a few.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 7

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 10:00-10:30 AM

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00-11:30 AM

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:00-12:30 PM

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 1:00-1:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 10:00-10:30 AM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00-11:30 AM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:00-12:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 1:00-1:30 PM

Calgary Region Airshed Zone

How Do You Impact Air Quality?

An Air Quality Scientist will speak about air quality, give a demonstration of a particulate sensor using smoke, and will answer students' questions.

Suitable for Grades 5-9

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:15 - 1:00 PM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 1:15 - 2:00 PM

Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society

Meet Our Great Horned Owl, Ophelia!

Calgary Wildlife brings education owl Ophelia, whose wing injury prevented her

from being released to the wild. This is an opportunity to see and learn about

Great Horned Owls, one of our common but rarely seen urban neighbours.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

City of Calgary/Waste and Recycling Services

Rethinking Waste

Ever think about how buying and throwing away products may impact our environment and economy? Come and join us for this fun workshop to start thinking about eliminating waste and extending lifecycle of a product/service. Use your creative thinking skills to reconsider how we design, produce, package, and use everyday items.

Suitable for Grades 8-9

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00AM - 12:00 PM

CPAWS Southern Alberta

Climate Game Changers Unite!

With hope, everything is possible, especially climate solutions. Join CPAWS Southern Alberta and gain real-world, eco-insight into local climate impacts, nature-based climate solutions and - most importantly - how seemingly small actions make possible the biggest climate breakthroughs. Hope lives here.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

 Session 1:  Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM


Wild Wellness - It's in YOUR Nature

Ever wonder why the world just feels better if you’re outside? Time in nature, or Vitamin N, makes us breathe, think and feel better; but don’t take our word for it. Join CPAWS Southern Alberta for a dose of nature play and mindfulness and let Mother Nature convince you.

Suitable for Grades K - 9

 Session 1:  Tuesday, June 7th 2023 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 7th 2023 1:00 - 2:00 PM

Environment & Protected Areas - Aquatic Invasive Species (Government of Alberta)

Conservation K9 and Aquatic Invasive Species

Meet Diesel, one of the Conservation K9's. Learn about Aquatic Invasive Species while inspecting a shoreline and playing a game.

Suitable for Grades 2-8

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Session 3: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 1:00  - 1:45 PM

Session 1:  Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Session 3: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 1:00  - 1:45 PM

Ever Active Schools

Students as Change Makers for Active & Safe Routes to School

Do you have a passion for active living and want to inspire positive change in your community? Learn how students just like you can make a difference. Discover ways to encourage others to become more active and less sedentary by walking, biking or wheeling for school and local trips. Together, we will explore the impacts that our choices for transportation have on our physical and social environments and learn how encouraging active travel can bring about positive change. Guided by the Comprehensive School Health framework, you will walk away with an action plan and learn how to engage your community by assembling your team, identifying priority issues and celebrating your successes.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 8

 Session 1:  Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 11:00 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:15 - 1:45 PM

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30 - 11:00 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:15 - 1:45 PM

Green Calgary & CPAWS Southern Alberta

Take Environmental Action with Citizen Science

Take part in hands-on citizen science activities and contribute to real-world science! Discover the amazing animals in your school yard and around your home, and submit your sightings to help scientists with their work! Through games and hands-on activities, we will learn what citizen science is, and how we can take part!

Suitable for Grades 3 - 9

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Wednesday, June 7th 2023  11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Highfield Regenerative Farm

Poop Class with Highfield Regenerative Farm

Poop Class connects the need for soil health to the health of our food, and to the health of our bodies. It all starts in the soil, and we will explore the soil food web starting with worm poop and follow the food journey all the way to planting your own seed in a pot made of cow poop. 

Suitable for Grades 1 - 9

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 AM  - 12:00 PM

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30- 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023  11:00 AM  - 12:00 PM

Inside Education

The Wonderful World of Wetlands

C ome on down to join us in this high energy wetlands program where your students will test their knowledge, learn why some animals belong in a wetland and some don’t, and maybe even share their best duck impressions! This session closely aligns with the grade 5 science curriculum, covering the values of wetlands, the types of wetlands in Alberta, components of a wetland ecosystem, animal adaptations, and wetland stewardship in a changing climate.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 8

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:30-10:15 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 10:30-11:15 AM

Session 3: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Session 1:  Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:30-10:15 AM

Journey 2050 at the Calgary Stampede

Journey 2050: Sustainable Agriculture Adventure

A choose your own adventure session where students will work together to sustainably feed a world population of 10 billion by the year 2050. Students will make choices to try and balance environmental, social and economic factors in their communities, while growing enough food to feed the world!

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

Session 1: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Session 3: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:15 - 1:00 PM

Session 4: Tuesday, June 6th 2023 1:15 - 2:00 PM

Session 1: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 9:45 - 10:30 AM

Session 2: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 11:00 - 11:45 AM

Session 3: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 12:15 - 1:00 PM

Session 4: Wednesday, June 7th 2023 1:15 - 2:00 PM

Living Soil Solutions

Worms at Work

What???? Is there a bug in there?  There may be and so much more.  Learn about the interactions of all the critters in the Living Soil that we can see with our eyes and the ones we can not.  We will learn what impact these critters have on the soil, plants and even ourselves.

Suitable for Grades 5 - 9

Tuesday, June 6th 2023 12:45 - 1:45 PM

 

Grade 10-12

Break The Divide Foundation

SAMPLE template: Apathy to Empathy to Action - Break The Divide

This session will discuss the importance of environmental empathy from a youth perspective. Abhayjeet Singh Sachal will speak about travelling to the Canadian Arctic and founding Break The Divide Foundation at the age of 14. The focus of the presentation will be on youth engagement in environmental issues, the importance of nuance in discussions on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the necessity to unite to take climate action.

Abhay will discuss Break The Divide’s emphasis on dialogue among youth around the world and the necessity of real conversations in a time of polarization and apathy. He will end with a message about the importance of taking action on the climate crisis in an empathetic way - both towards oneself and to those around.

Suitable for Grades 6 - 12

On-line event all together

Grade K-3

Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation

SAMPLE template: Creatures and Climate

Join the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation to explore how Alberta's animals will be impacted by climate change, and how we humans can help our wild neighbours cope with this and other challenges to their survival.

Suitable for Grades 3 - 6

Grade 4-6

Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation

Creatures and Climate

Did you know that climate change is already having an impact on wildlife in Alberta?  Join us to learn more about how some of our wildlife species respond to climate change, why climate change is so challenging for wild animals to adapt to, and what we humans can do to help.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 6

Wednesday June 7, 2023, 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Alberta Tomorrow

Alberta Tomorrow's Simulation Tool and Indigenous Voices Module

What's your vision of Calgary's future?  How do we get there?  The Alberta Tomorrow Simulation tool allows you to create the future you want for Calgary while learning about Alberta's environment, economy, natural resources, and Indigenous peoples.  How has Calgary changed in the past, and how might it change in the future?  The future is up to you; design the future you want to see!

Suitable for Grades 4 - 7

Wednesday June 7, 2023, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Grade 7-9

Alberta Tomorrow

Alberta Tomorrow's Simulation Tool and Indigenous Voices Module

What's your vision of Calgary's future?  How do we get there?  The Alberta Tomorrow Simulation tool allows you to create the future you want for Calgary while learning about Alberta's environment, economy, natural resources, and Indigenous peoples.  How has Calgary changed in the past, and how might it change in the future?  The future is up to you; design the future you want to see!

Suitable for Grades 4 - 7

Wednesday June 7, 2023, 9:15 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Grade 10-12

Break The Divide Foundation

SAMPLE template: Apathy to Empathy to Action - Break The Divide

This session will discuss the importance of environmental empathy from a youth perspective. Abhayjeet Singh Sachal will speak about travelling to the Canadian Arctic and founding Break The Divide Foundation at the age of 14. The focus of the presentation will be on youth engagement in environmental issues, the importance of nuance in discussions on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the necessity to unite to take climate action.

Abhay will discuss Break The Divide’s emphasis on dialogue among youth around the world and the necessity of real conversations in a time of polarization and apathy. He will end with a message about the importance of taking action on the climate crisis in an empathetic way - both towards oneself and to those around.

Suitable for Grades 6 - 12