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 Green Teacher Offering FREE Webinars 


Green Teacher Magazine is offering a series of free webinars. The first four sessions are now posted and begin on February 17.
  • Sustainability 101: Teaching the Ecological Footprint
  • How to Create Engaging Environmental Education Programs Using a Narrative, Storyline Approach
  • Two-Eyed Seeing: Building Cultural Bridges for Inclusive Science Education
  • Energy Education: How and Why 
 
GEOEC Conference Registration NOW OPEN
 
GEOEC Conference
This conference bring together everyone passionate about global, outdoor and environmental education.

Come be inspired!

Workshop sessions will be posted by the middle of February.
 

 

Environmental Education at Teacher's Conventions


Interested in catching some environmental education sessions this year? We have highlighted some sessions for the February Conventions here.
 
Do Your On-line Environmental Behaviours Translate to Real World Actions?

This is the question Todd Nivens is asking as part of his Master's thesis.
 
If you have participated in campaigns, signed a petition, read a blog, anything on-line related to the environment, Todd would like to hear from you. Take a few minutes to fill out this on-line survey. If you have any questions or would like learn more, contact Todd.
 

Kaleidoscope Video Challenge


Students create a video under 5 minutes about a global issue they care about. We want to hear what youth are doing at home, at school, and in their communities to make a positive change in the world.

WIN PRIZES!
Regional winners in each age category (13 and under and 14-18) will receive a video camera (or equivalent cash prize up to $500) and a chance to go to Ottawa for our national youth gala.
 

ACEE Enhancing Teacher PD   

 

ACEE is currently undertaking a wide ranging initiative to enhance the professional development of teachers in Environmental Education.

Here are two ways to learn more: 
  • Visit the webpage 
  • Are you a PD leader in your school? Complete this survey and be entered to win a gift certificate from Mountain Equipment Co-Op
 

Canada's Biggest Virtual Birthday Party 


David Suzuki turns 75 this year and to celebrate he wants students to get outside! Schools are invited to join the party and register for a free virtual talk from David Suzuki on March 30. Register soon, space is limited.
 

PITCH-IN Week: Operation Clean Sweep April 18-24 Operation Clean Sweep Logo 


Last year, 519 communities participated in 19,000 projects across the country!

Register your project and join in the fun. Resources and ideas are also posted on the website.

 

DEADLINE for REGISTRATION: March 15  

ON-LINE FINDS

National Sweater Day February 17 

The WWF is encouraging everyone to turn down the thermostat by 3 degrees February 17 and pull on a sweater. By making the pledge you are eligible for some great prizes.

ConocoPhillips Youth of Distinction Awards (YODA)

These awards for Calgary Youth recognize all types of leadership, including environmental. Nominate a youth in our life. DEADLINE: March 4 

The Secret Story of Things 

Website with great resources and short animations about how things are made. Follow an outdated phone as he visits the pscyclogist about feeling useless and worthless.  
For more information visit:  www.abcee.org
Questions or comments? Please contact christina@abcee.org.