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ACEE Workshops
Teachers are invited to check out the ACEE workshop series. Sessions are offered at no charge, but registration is mandatory.
5 sessions are planned for April.
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Did you attend any great environmental education sessions at teacher's convention?
Tell us about it so we can make sure there are more sessions like this in the future.
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Celebrate Canada Water Week!
 March 14-22 is the inaugural Canada Water Week. The webpage has listings for events across the country, tools to help you put on your own event, and other great resources.
- Learning for a Sustainable Future has posted their top water resources for teachers.
- Diving In is a resource from the Canadian Museum of Nature that answers intriguing questions about water.
- March 20 is World Storytelling Day and the theme this year is water. There are events taking place throughout March in Calgary and Edmonton.
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| Earth Hour - March 26 at 8:30pm
 This event is not meant to solve climate change in one hour, it is a spark to inspire the heart and bring action home. This year participants in Earth Hour are encouraged to 'Go beyond the hour' and make a commit to change something in their daily life.
Here are some resources to share with your class:
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GEOEC Conference Sessions are NOW POSTED 
Waiting to see the line up of workshops before you register? The workshops and schedule are now posted.
There is still a few openings for sessions, if you missed the first deadline, contact Christina for more details.
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March Green Teacher Webinars
Did you miss the February Green Teacher webinars? They are now posted.
Two webinars are planned for March:- School Grounds for Healthy
 Play and Learning - Plugged In; But Tuned Out; The Need to Reconnect with Nature
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Does Environmental Education Contribute to Engaged and Innovative Citizens?
ACEE has just released Environmental Education: Creating the Engaged and Innovative Alberta Citizens of Tomorrow. This document demonstrates that environmental education and citizenship are essential features of education in Alberta.
This is living document looking for your comments. After reading the document, leave a message here, or contact Kathy Worobec.
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Green CommUnity School Grants Program
Your school could receive up to $5000 for projects that help reduce a community's impact on the environment, increase understanding of environmental issues and solutions, stimulate environmental leadership, and inspire students and communities to take action.
Deadline March 31, 2011
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School Ground Greening Workshops - Edmonton
Toyota Evergreen Learning Grounds helps schools and their communities create outdoor classrooms, providing students with a healthy place to play, learn and develop a genuine respect for nature.
Learn how to create a naturescape at your school and how to apply for a greening grant at these two Edmonton workshops:
- Tuesday, April 12: Spruce up a Grey Schoolyard with Native Plants
- Tuesday, April 19: Have Big Food Fun in a Small School Garden
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Jack Leslie Grant - Calgary
$1000 is available for environmental projects in Calgary.
This grant recognizes the positive impact Jack Leslie, former Mayor of Calgary, had on the city and the environment.
Projects must:
- Be located in Calgary
- Directly benefit the environment in Calgary
- Be planned and implemented by youth
Apply through Youth Central, or call 403-266-5448.
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High School Photo Contest
The Mayor's Environment Expo in Calgary is again hosting a photo contest. Enter photos in the following categories:
- green go-power!
 - Building Green
- R3 (reduce, reuse and recycle)
- Nature in Action
Great prizes!
All photos will be displayed during the expo as well as a reception at the Triangle Art Gallery May 24.
Deadline for submissions: April 22, 2011.
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Visit a Shepherd, an Orchard and Learn About Bees!
Sprout Farms, just outside Edmonton, is offering field trips this spring for K-4 students.
- Explore the life of bees and learn about their importance to trees and other plants from a beekeeper
- Learn about trees and fruit from an arborist and orchardist
- Study soil and plant relations with a gardener
- See and feel wool on the hoof through to finished products with a shepherd
A great opportunity for your students to learn on a working farm.
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