The lowly bike hasn't changed a lot in 100 years. It's an amazing machine that delivers a ton of benefits to us. Bikes have been on Calgary's streets since the 1890s!

• Human powered
• Free
• No waiting for a bus, or a ride
• Social:
  • Find special places
  • Circular - bikes are easy to re-furbish and re-use

Tuesday, June 2

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

Wednesday, June 3

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

The Wheel of Wisdoms is a dynamic, interactive activity designed to help participants explore the profound connections between Indigenous knowing & learning through the 7 Grandfather and Medicine Wheel Teachings, while addressing modern social and climate change issues and solutions.

Tuesday, June 2

• In person, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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.

Tuesday, June 2

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

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

Wednesday, June 3

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

Using a singing electronic canary and gas monitors, students will see what is normally invisible in the air around them. They will learn how carbon monoxide (CO) impacts health and safety, and how carbon dioxide (CO₂) affects our atmosphere.

In this World Cup year, a unique soccer-ball visual will make gas readings simple and easy to understand.

Through hands-on demonstrations, students will explore practical solutions — including the vital role of trees, clean energy, and smarter everyday choices — leading to cleaner air and a healthier future.

Tuesday, June 2

• In person, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3

• In person, 11 a.m. - noon

In this World Cup year, a unique soccer-ball visual will make gas readings simple and easy to understand.

Tuesday, June 2

• In person, 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, June 3

• In person, 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Through hands-on demonstrations, students will explore practical solutions — including the vital role of trees, clean energy, and smarter everyday choices — leading to cleaner air and a healthier future.

Tuesday, June 2

• In person, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3

• In person, 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Students explore how the atmosphere, oceans, land, vegetation, and ice interact to shape climate. Through hands-on investigations—including ocean acidification, carbon sequestration, and ice cores—they learn how changes drive climate impacts on natural systems, and they leave with hopeful, practical mitigation ideas and actions for a sustainable future.

Wednesday, June 3

• In person, 9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Join the award-winning, youth-led MFC Games! Students (Grades 4-9) build a working Microbial Fuel Cell that turns garden-soil microbes into electricity — tech used in space research and wastewater treatment. Led by teen founders and returning student mentors, participants will work in small teams and carry out hands-on experiments, to generate the most electricity through a friendly competition.

Wednesday, June 3

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

Explore Calgary’s nighttime ecosystems and why dark skies matter! Using findings from the Calgary Connect wildlife‑monitoring project, students discover nocturnal plants and animals, how different lights affect biology, and how light pollution disrupts urban wildlife. They’ll leave with practical actions to protect dark skies — linked to Grades 4–9 Earth systems, ecosystems, light, and biodiversity.

Wednesday, June 3

• In person, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Protect Calgary’s drinking water in Ripple Effects! Students investigate how the Elbow River — feeding the Glenmore Reservoir (nearly half our supply) — can be polluted and why riparian health matters. Explore real stewardship solutions, plus the roles of recreation, beavers as watershed engineers, biodiversity, and cliff swallows. Curriculum‑linked for Grades 4–7.

Wednesday, June 3

• In person, 11 a.m. - noon

This colourful and often humorous Fashion Show tells stories of Climate Change through the original graphics on garments and their accompanying Narrative.

Tuesday, June 2

• In person, 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.

Tuesday, June 2

• In person, 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, June 3

• In person, 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

This presentation will provide an overview of the solar industry in Alberta, including trends we are seeing — from a huge increase in the number of solar arrays on homes and businesses to oil refineries that use solar to help power their refinery and agrivoltaics (when agriculture and solar are combined). It will also describe how solar energy works and address some common myths about solar.

Wednesday, June 3

• In person, 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Who lives in Alberta’s rivers, how much water is in your lunch, and who gets to use it? In this hands‑on session, students trace water from watershed to dinner plate—exploring aquatic invasive species, food water footprints, and how Alberta allocates water to farms, cities, and ecosystems. Leave with practical stewardship actions, from breakfast choices to big watershed solutions.

Tuesday, June 2

• In person, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 3

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

Join the Calgary Region Airshed Zone for a presentation on how is air quality affecting us, why we monitor, how we monitor, and what we can do to protect the air.

Monday, June 1

• Virtual, 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Thursday, June 4

• Virtual, 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The lowly bike hasn't changed a lot in 100 years. It's an amazing machine that delivers a ton of benefits to us. Bikes have been on Calgary's streets since the 1890s!

• Human powered
• Free
• No waiting for a bus, or a ride
• Social:
  • Find special places
  • Circular - bikes are easy to re-furbish and re-use

Monday, June 1

• Virtual, 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Thursday, June 4

• Virtual, 12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Watch Just Breathe, Okâwîmâskiy, a 22‑minute film co‑created by Cree artist Sandra Lamouche and UCalgary’s Melanie Kloetzel. Through movement and story, students explore climate anxiety, ecological grief, and land‑based Indigenous wisdom, questioning Eurocentric climate responses. Spark grounded dialogue and cross‑curricular learning (Science, Social Studies, ELA, Arts, Wellness) that builds empathy and action.

Wednesday, June 3

• Session 1: Virtual, 9 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
• Session 2: Virtual, 10:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Climate Change is shaping how we live our lives and how many of our furry, feathery, and scaley neighbours' lives too. With Climate Game Changers we will learn how climate change impacts our lives and especially the lives of animals like the Pika, in a fun and uplifting way. Are you ready for Climate Game Changers?

Thursday, June 4

• Virtual, 1:15 p.m. - 2 p.m.

The Calgary Wildlife: Who We Are and What We Do presentation offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the important work we do. You’ll learn about our history, our diverse programs, the wildlife species we care for, and practical ways to coexist with urban wildlife. We’ll also share real-life rehabilitation case studies for a deeper understanding of our impact.

Thursday, June 4

• Virtual, 2:15 p.m. - 3 p.m.