We had inspiring applications for the leadership clinic this year! Thanks to everyone who submited. The 9 teams chosen come from schools, municipalities and non-profits. See the list of teams and the goals they plan on tackling at the clinic.
The North American Association for Environmental Education hosts an annual conference. This year it is in Oakland California October 9-13 with the theme: Gaining Perspective: Seeing EE Through Different Lenses.
It is a great opportunity to meet environmental educators from across North America. ACEE has always found great value in attending and we have made connections that support our work throughout the year.
Canmore Collegiate High School drama students invaded the Banff Elementary School to put on a play about the problem of invasive plant species in Alberta.
Bow Valley Provincial Park worked with Canmore high school students to put on the show. Read more about the partnership in this article from the Canmore Leader.
President - Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, Canmore
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The Big Disconnect On average, we now spend 90% of our time indoors, this has physical, mental and cognitive implications that we do not fully understand. This infographic from Cottage Country summarizes some of the research and solutions.
This short video from CAWST's Youth Wavemakers summarizes the 4 steps for taking action and highlights some of the youth project from the past year. Inspiring!
Eco-Tours in Calgary The Calgary Folk Music Festival Eco Initiatives Team is expanding their work beyond the festival by offering educational tours in and around Calgary this summer. Last weekend they went to a local farm. Follow them on Facebook to see what else they have planned this summwe!