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 If you are interested in environmental education, outreach, and engagement for ANY audience in Alberta on ANY topic, you need to come to this conference! Highlights- Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle is the keynote
- 30+ workshops with titles like:
- Practical Permaculture: Real Solutions that Give Hope
- Family Nature Nights
- Hands-on Inquiry Projects
- Diversity Panel: Inclusion begins with an invitation
- And more..... the full program will be posted by February 1
- Develop Communities of Practice that will extend your experience and learning beyond the conference
- Chance to connect and socialize! Dueling Pianos....
When and Where April 25-27, 2013 Radisson Hotel in beautiful Canmore! If you have any questions, please contact Christina, 403-286-9485
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 ACEE has offered the Cenovus Energy Environmental Education Leadership Clinic for the past five years and a variety of groups have participated including municipalities, government, schools, non-profits and school districts. We are fortunate to be offering the clinic for the next three years thanks to continued support from Cenovus Energy.
There is no other program like this in Alberta, it is a unique leadership and program development opportunity and we want to make sure it is of value to YOU!
Please take a few minutes to answer the 14 questions, it really will only take 10 minutes: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FDY7M6D
The first 30 respondents will be entered in a draw for a $25.00 Mountain Equipment Co-op gift card. Please respond no later than January 21st. |
Building on the fabulous success of the launch of our Water Education Community of Practice in November, ACEE is ready to launch 4 more communities this winter!
Interested? Let us know what community you are interested in joining. Visit any of the following webpages and fill out a simple expression of interest form and our able and willing coordinators will get back to you with details.
- Water Education - includes education about wetlands, oceans, water conservation, etc.
- Energy and Climate Change Education - includes education and citizen engagement on energy efficiency and conservation, alternative energy, air quality, transportation, climate change etc.
- Land Use and Conservation Education - includes education about parks, biodiversity, wildlife, agriculture, forestry, etc.
- Outdoor Education - includes education about outdoor skills, healthy outdoor lifestyles, sensory activities, camp experiences, nature centres, etc.
- Waste Education - includes education about recycling and the 3Rs, composting, consumerism etc.
Learn more about this intiative here: www.abcee.org/cop or contact Christina Pickles at christina@abcee.org or 403-286-9485
Thank you to the Suncor Energy Foundation and Calgary Foundation for supporting this program.
 
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Graduate Program - Education for the Environment and Outdoor Education 
The MEd Interdiscplinary program at the University of Calgary is offering two programs of interest to environmental educators. You do not need a BEd to apply to these programs. - Education for the Environment - This program of study is designed for educators who wish to build experiential and foundational depth in environmental education by developing new understanding, caring and concern for the ways human beings are connected to and impact the natural world.
- Outdoor Education - This program aims to provide professionals (in practice fields such as education, kinesiology, recreation, environmental programs, outdoor organizations, etc) with the necessary knowledge, skills and experiences for them to initiate and develop Outdoor Programs successfully in their respective settings.
Application deadline for both programs is March 15 with the program beginning Summer of 2013. |
So many events happen in the warmer months of the year! Here are two  events that celebrate winter:
- Avalanche Awareness Day - January 20 at the Burstall Pass Trailhead in Kananaski Country. There will be guided snowshoe hikes, hotdogs, winter survival skills, avalanche transceiver clinic and more.
- Winter Walk Day - February 6. Every winter thousands of Albertans celebrate Winter and walking by participating in Winter Walk Day in February. Register your group on-line and get outside for a walk!
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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:
- Using Insects to Motivate Students - February 7
- Community Treasure Hunts - February 18
- Transforming Education Towards a more Sustainable Future - February 21
- Multi-Culturalism and Environmental Learning - February 28
To learn more and to register click here. |
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Does empathy play a role in the programs you deliver? This is an interesting talk focused on empathy. Climate change is used as an example, see the video here.
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This blog has many ideas for the ever useful five gallon pail. Some of the more unique ideas: hydroelectric generator, apple/grape press, bass guitar! See all the ideas here.
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