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We are Still Accepting Workshop Proposals          
We are looking for sessions that will be of interest to all types of educators - whether they are K-12 teachers, community outreach and engagement leaders, non-profit and for profit program providers, government at all level or corporate environmental specialists.

At this conference we want participants to leave with new learning, tools, connections and Monday morning ready activities that will help them deliver environmental education, engagement and outreach programs more effectively in their communities.
 
Submit Your Proposal Here
Deadline: November 29

If you have any questions, please contact Christina, 403-286-9485
 

ACEE Christmas Party - Thursday December 13    

 Join us for beverages, snacks, and the chance to celebrate the considerable achievements of the environmental education community!  

Every Christmas party needs a (slightly goofy) party game - but in our party game, you'll get a chance to share the COOLEST thing you plan to do in 2013!  

Please register so that we can order you some refreshments. 

Thursday 13 December, 4:30 - 6:30
Room 208, Kahanoff Centre
105 12th Avenue SE., Calgary 
 

Launched! Water Education Community of Practice 

 November 21 saw 19 hearty souls brave the snowy weather in Red Deer to launch the Water Education Community of Practice.

In the words of one participant: "The CoP was a smashing hit yesterday - you've done an excellent job of getting everyone together!"

Participants embraced the CoP concept and supported the creation of a vision for the CoP, a listing of water education organizations and resources, and many other exciting outcomes that will advance water education in Alberta.  A full listing of what we heard at the launch will be posted here: www.abcee.org/cop/water.

We'll be holding regional face to face meetings too - stay tuned! 
 

5th Annual Cenovus Energy Environmental Education Leadership Clinic was a Success!    
Eight teams gathered near Caroline to work on developing plans to move learners to action!

"I think the best part of the Clinic was that it gave us a real opportunity to do meaningful work on our project that we had chosen and to spend the time to get a head start on planning our campaign."

- Lauren Minuk, Green Calgary

 

"The Clinic afforded our team the opportunity to really "dig deep" into the plan we are developing. I found the facilitation offered very valuable.

- Ryszard Kozlowski, City of Red Deer

 

"We were able to take a glimmer of an idea and develop a workable plan.  The facilitation was also key to our success. Having the opportunity to talk our plan through with the other attendees and the staff from ACEE allowed us to move through the sticky parts and helped us consider our ideas from many different angles. Definitely time well-spent!

- Leslie Waite, Prairie Waters Elementary School

 

To learn more about this event visit: http://abcee.org/leadershipclinic/lc2012/. See pictures here.

ACEE is thrilled to announce that Cenovus Energy has committed to funding this program for the next three years!

 

From Knowledge to Action: A New Report from Alberta Education       

Interested in curriculum development in Alberta? Alberta Education has just released a report that presents findings related to curriculum development and concepts of interest related to learning, such as competencies and depth and breadth.

Access the report here. 
 

Top 30 Under 30       

The Alberta Council for Global Cooperation is looking for nominations for their Top 30 Under 30 magazine.

Nominate someone between 15-30 years of age who has played an active role in making a positive difference and are models of civic engagement globally and / or within their local communities.

Deadline for nominations is December 14. Learn more about the nomination process here.
 

Redfish School of Change Accepting Applications       

The Redfish School of Change is a non-profit program designed for people who want to lead the way in creating ecological sustainability and social equity in their communities. Each student enters the program with a proposed Community Action Project that they develop during the course of our unique field experience, and then work to implement after the program is over.

You also receive post secondary credit through the University of Victoria upon completion of this program.

Learn more about the application process here.
 

Green Teacher Webinars   

Green Teacher is a quarterly magazine offering perspectives on the role of education in creating a sustainable future, practical articles and ready to use activities for various age levels, and reviews of dozens of new educational resources.

They are also offering a great series of webinars tapping into experts from around the world. Here are the upcoming sessions: 
  • Making Cities Good for Children - December 3
  • Teaching Natural Science Through Phenology - December 13
  • Community Treasure Hunts - February 18

To learn more and to register click here. 

 

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Quick Links

This video from Mountain WIT Theatre sure is catchy! You will be singing the chorus in no time! Learn about the difference between goat and sheep here. 

This report from the Pembina Institute examines opportunities that Canadians have to reduce the impacts of their personal transportation choices. The choices you make can reduce your personal environmental impact while saving money at the pump. They have included a great info graphic that summarizes the findings. Access the report here.  
For more information visit:  www.abcee.org
Questions or comments? Please contact christina@abcee.org.