Since 1996, WildBC and the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation (HCTF) have delivered Project WET workshops throughout the Canadian province of British Columbia. In that time, their 50 facilitators have hosted 192 workshops and trained some 3,000 educators to teach people about water. Project WET’s mission is to reach children, parents, teachers and community members of the world with water…
Category: Education & Learning
Everybody needs a break! – Earth Rangers
Shared by: Earth Rangers on Nov 3, 2017 This has got to be our most relaxing video of all time: These peacefully sleeping animals don’t seem to have a care in the world. Lions and Sheep, Wolfs and Lambs – everyone needs their sleep! Are you having a stressful day? Trouble falling asleep? We guarantee that after…
Environmental Sustainability Report – University of Waterloo
From our old stomping grounds…. Each year, Waterloo publishes a summary of the actions that students, staff and faculty have taken across campus to reduce our environmental impact. From new research projects to student events to ongoing changes to policy and practice, it is inspiring to see the dedication and involvement of so many…
Wild Canada Coming to CBC Docs
“Planet Earth” at your door steps…
Youth-Led Great Waters Challenge launches across Canada
Toronto – The Great Waters Challenge, an online Canada-wide game to engage youth and schools in water celebrations, is officially re-launching. The Challenge offers a way to inspire youth to uncover water stories in their community, which showcases how Canada’s identity is tied directly to our great waters. From traditional Indigenous knowledge to scientific discoveries, youth…
More than 60 new films now available free on NFB.ca
August 30, 2016 – Montreal – National Film Board of Canada (NFB). New this fall on NFB.ca: more than 60 new films can be viewed free of charge as of now, including several recent documentaries that have won awards in Canada and abroad, by renowned filmmakers such as Alanis Obomsawin, Paul Cowan, William D. MacGillivray and Justin Simms.
Surrey’s National Tree Day Planting Party – Sept 24
Celebrate National Tree Day by helping to plant 500 new trees and shrubs in a community park! Enjoy live music, nature activities, and a free BBQ lunch for planters (while supplies last).
What Goes Where? What’s the Green Deal?
Learn how to properly dispose of household waste – whether in green carts, garbage bins or recycled.
Hands-On Intensive in Frelighsburg – August 22-26
This course takes you through the implementation process of permaculture techniques.
Permaculture Design Certificate in Frelighsburg – August 7-20
Join P3 Permaculture in Frelighsburg, QC for a full-time, two-week Permaculture Design Certification.
Permaculture Design Certificate – Montréal, May 21-July 31
Obtain your internationally recognized permaculture certificate, this spring the PDC is conveniently offered on weekends in Montréal.
Call for Volunteers: Kids’ World of Energy Festival
TREC Education, a registered charity, is looking for volunteers for its 9th annual Kids World of Energy Festival from May 4 – 7, 2016 at Evergreen Brick Works in Toronto.
EduTOX Video Challenge
If you like making videos and you want to be part of making our world a healthier place, the EduTOX Video Challenge may just be for you.
Conservationists urge new wilderness protections through World Heritage Sites
Conservation leaders from the IUCN, Y2Y and other groups make the case for improving World Heritage sites.
WWF-Canada launches interactive website to assess Canada’s watersheds
The new web platform assesses the health of half of Canada’s watersheds, and aims to cover all of them by 2017.
David Suzuki: Citizens amplify knowledge about the natural world
We’re just beginning to realize the full potential of using technology to connect curiosity and concern for the planet with meaningful scientific pursuits.
Canada’s Greenest Home lives up to its high standards
Compared to more conventional homes in the marketplace, the Endeavour Centre’s greenest home is a true winner.
Historical ecology: Probing the mysteries of ancient landscapes
A challenge for humans in our attempts to manage ecosystems is that we’re often dealing with beings much longer lived than ourselves.
