In her quest to ace her test on the science and history of energy in Alberta, Alice finds herself tumbling through time in pursuit of knowledge and an errant white rabbit. As her journey gets 'curiouser and curiouser', she encounters dinosaurs, flowers, and a chorus line of sunbeams. Alice learns that the ultimate test is to trust that you know your stuff! (45 mins followed by brief Q & A)

Suitable for Grades K - 6

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4

• Session 1: In person, 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Bernard the Bear wakes up from a long winter's nap to find his world turned upside down. His peaceful forest has been inundated with noisy humans, and they aren’t happy to see him at all. Chased from his den, Bernard is forced to find help from some city savvy animals. Can he make it in the big city? (20 mins).

Suitable for Grades K - 6

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4

• Session 1: In person, 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Yarr, who lurks in the deep? It be Aquatic Invasive Species, looking to dominate the lakes and rivers of the mountain national parks. Join the Clean Water Crew to keep these piratical plotters out of our waters!

Suitable for Grades K - 6

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
• Session 2: In person, 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4

• Session 1: In person, 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
• Session 3: In person, 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Loose parts play facilitated by staff to promote creativity, imagination, decision making & problem solving skills, and teamwork. 

Suitable for Grades K - 6

Tuesday, June 3

• In person, continuously from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Break from noon - 12:30 p.m.)

Wednesday, June 4

• In person, continuously from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Break from noon - 12:30 p.m.)

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. Through a curriculum focused discussion, students will create their own watershed simulations, with art supplies!

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 3

• Session 1: In person, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 11 a.m. - noon

Whooo wants to learn about owls? The Owls and Pellets program uses videos, pictures, and biofacts to help your group learn about owls in Alberta. How do owls hunt their prey? Are owls only active at night? Can they turn their head all the way around? Learn about this and more! This program is a HOOT! Students finish with an owl pellet dissection.

Suitable for Grades 2 - 6

Wednesday, June 4

• Session 1: In person, 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 11 a.m. - noon

Have you ever heard a high-pitched whistle while in the mountains? That’s the hoary marmot, a unique creature known for its vocal warnings, playful wrestling, and lengthy hibernation. These charming dandelion eaters are a delightful sight on high elevation hikes. But how is climate change affecting their distribution? How do they fit into our ecosystem? What dangers do they face?

This program includes a visit from our animal ambassador Marmalade (a hoary marmot). Sign up for a program today and learn about these captivating animals!

Suitable for Grades K - 12

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. 
• Session 2: In person, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

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 - 6

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 11 a.m. - noon

CEMA will deliver an interactive presentation on weather-related events in Calgary, featuring engaging activities centered on emergency preparedness and local weather hazards. The session will highlight ways children and families can prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.

Suitable for Grades 5 - 6

Tuesday, June 3,

• In person, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Wednesday, June 4

• In person, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Join Walter White Bear for storytelling and the interpretation of the Medicine Wheel. Will be presented in an engaging contemporary style with a modern twist. featuring Native American Flute. Walters's teachings are from across James Bay to Alaska and throughout Treaty 7 territory. With over 30 years of experience working with the Indigenous community and various Elders Walter brings a wealth of knowledge to share and provide tools that can be carried in your daily lives.

Suitable for Grades 2 - 12

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4

• Session 1: In person, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Meet and handle our vermicomposting red wriggler worms! Through games and hands-on activities, we will discover what worms eat, their lifecycles, how we can use worms for composting, and how we can all take action to reduce food waste at school and at home. 

Suitable for Grades 2 - 7

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 11 a.m. - noon
• Session 3: In person, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 

Wednesday, June 4

• Session 1: In person, 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 11 a.m. - noon
• Session 3: In person, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 

When the hustle and bustle of downtown gets you feeling rushed, come unwind under the shade of a Schubert Chokecherry or stretch out on the lawn at Olympic Plaza. Mindful Nature Moments offers you and your students a chance to slow down and connect to the natural world through guided sensory exploration. Feel the varied textures of bark and leaves, listen for birdsong amid city sounds, and breathe in the calming scents of nearby plants. These 30-minute sessions will combine active movement, mindful observation, and present-moment awareness in a fun and accessible way. Research shows that even brief nature connections can reduce stress and improve focus. Don’t leave Expo without treating yourself and your students to the gift of mindful connection in nature.

Suitable for Grades K - 12

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 11:30 a.m. - noon
• Session 3: In person, 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, June 4

• Session 1: In person, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, 11:30 a.m. - noon
• Session 3: In person, 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. 

The Microbial Fuel Cell Games (MFC Games) aims to inspire Grades 4-9 students. The initiative offers hands-on experiences with Microbial Fuel Cells (MFC), which harness the microbes in regular garden soil to generate electricity - a technology that has potential applications in both space exploration and local wastewater treatment. The workshop is led by Aaron and Justin, the two high school students who co-founded the initiative 3 years ago. Using the power of microbes to teach students about renewable energy, the MFC Games not only educates but also inspires young people to become active contributors to a sustainable future.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 7

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, June 3, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
• Session 2: In person, June 3, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

We propose increasing our Indigenous and Repair Exchange programmatic content and want to discuss the best alignment.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 12

Tuesday, June 3

• In person, continuously from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4

• In person, continuously from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Join us for a fun and interactive gameshow! We’ll learn what hazardous waste is and why it’s important to dispose of it responsibly. We’ll get inspired to put the right items in our carts and manage chemicals so we can reduce their impact on our communities. We can all be waste champions!

Suitable for Grades 4 - 7

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, June 3, 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, June 3, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 

Wednesday, June 4

• Session 1: In person, June 4, 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, June 4, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

For generations, miners relied on a small but mighty ally—the canary. This tiny bird became their lifeline, detecting invisible dangers like deadly carbon monoxide and explosive methane long before humans could. The canary’s song saved thousands of lives, but as technology advanced, it was retired.

Now, the canary is making a comeback—not as a bird, but as an electronic sentinel for the modern world. This new canary serves as a fresh air indicator, but more importantly, we are using it to detect the most critical gas warming our planet: carbon dioxide.

In this engaging presentation, we’ll bring the invisible to life with striking visual graphics that reveal what’s really in the air we breathe. You’ll witness the electronic canary in action—when CO₂ levels rise too high, it drops, just like its real-life predecessor once did. We’ll make understanding air quality as simple as child’s play—and just as importantly, we’ll make the solutions just as visible.

Join us to see how history, science, and innovation are coming together to protect our air and our future!

Suitable for Grades 5 - 12

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, June 3, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, June 3, 11 a.m. - noon.

In this interactive, hands-on workshop, students will understand how small actions can lead to big differences. Students will develop an understanding into how and why plastic waste needs to be eliminated from our environment. GreenLearning will further take you into the world of energy conservation and how to reduce your carbon footprint. Finally, we will explore the electrification of transportation through real-life youth experiences, GreenLearning will take you down a pathway to climate impact!

Suitable for Grades 6 - 9

Wednesday, June 4

• Session 1: In person, June 4, 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, June 4, 11 a.m. - noon

Did you know that over 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. Using a food appreciation mindset and simple strategies to reduce food waste, we can live more sustainably at home, school, and in the community! 

Suitable for Grades 4 - 7

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, June 3, 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, June 3, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. 

Wednesday, June 4

• Session 1: In person, June 4, 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, June 4, 11:15 a.m. - noon

Join us on a virtual farm simulation that explores world food sustainability! Challenge yourself to grow crops sustainably while balancing the needs of social, economic and environmental factors. Students use iPads to manage farms in Kenya, India, and Canada, while trying to feed a growing world population and maintain sustainable communities!

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, June 3, 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, June 3, 11 a.m. - noon
• Session 3: In person, June 3, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 

Wednesday, June 4

• Session 1: In person, June 4, 9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, June 4, 11 a.m. - noon
• Session 3: In person, June 4, 12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. 

Soil Sleuths takes students on an interactive journey through the micro-world of soil, revealing its living ecosystems, vital role in plant life, and impact on the environment.

• Hands-On Discovery – Explore soil layers, organisms, and composition through interactive experiments designed to spark curiosity.
• Expert-Guided Exploration – Learn about regenerative soil practices and the importance of soil health for our planet.
• Curriculum-Aligned Learning – Tailored for Alberta’s Earth Systems and Living Systems curriculum, seamlessly integrating topics like Ecosystems, Biological Diversity, and Agriculture.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, June 3, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, June 3, 11 a.m. - noon

This workshop is an exploration of the ecological importance of the nighttime world for wild animals and plants and the importance of dark skies for healthy nocturnal environments. Discover the night life and how we can coexist with our wildlife neighbours in Calgary parks with results from Calgary Connect, a long term wildlife monitoring project. Learn about different kinds of light, the biological impacts of light pollution and how your actions can help all living things. Students will walk away with an understanding of the importance of dark skies and coexisting with wildlife in the urban environment.

Suitable for Grades 4 - 9

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, June 3, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, June 3, 11 a.m. - noon

The Calgary Region Airshed Zone monitors air quality in the Calgary region. We will be sharing how we monitor the air and what students can do to protect the air! Every little action counts to have clean air for everyone. 

Suitable for Grades 5 - 9

Tuesday, June 3

• Session 1: In person, June 3, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
• Session 2: In person, June 3, 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4

• Session 1: In person, June 4, 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Session 2: In person, June 4, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

How can we keep water on the landscape during times of drought? Beavers can help! Learn how these watershed engineers modify ecosystems to increase biodiversity, improve water quality, and store precious fresh water in times of drought. Buck up for a presentation you can really sink your teeth into!

Suitable for Grades 4 - 6

Thursday, June 5

• Virtual, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

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 - 7

Wednesday, June 4

• Virtual, 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Thursday, June 5

• Virtual, 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

The Calgary Region Airshed Zone monitors air quality in the Calgary region. We will be sharing how we monitor the air and what students can do to protect the air! Very little action counts to have clean air for everyone.

Suitable for Grades 5-9

Monday, June 2

• Virtual, 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Thursday, June 5

• Virtual, 9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.