Every day in Alberta, over 600,000 students go to school. There has never been a better opportunity to influence what they learn. You are invited to an afternoon session (free of charge and lunch will be served) to share your thoughts on what is needed in curriculum, to learn of the current curriculum work from Alberta Education staff and to develop tools and actions to ensure environmental education is in future curriculum. Join us for this unique opportunity - April 25th, 12:00 - 4:30 in Canmore, AB.

When: April 25th, 12:00pm - 4:30 Prior to the Earth Matters Conference

Where: Radisson Hotel, Canmore

Cost: Free, lunch will be provided  

 

If you have any questions, please contact Kathy.

 

The fabulous Earth Matters conference is only a few weeks away, and is taking place April 25-27, 2013 in Canmore! Not able to attend the entire conference? No problem! ACEE has just opened one-day registrations for the low price of $200.00!

 

Congratulations to the lucky winners who registered for the Earth Matters conference between March 6 and 23, and won ACEE's draw for one of our $100 Gift Certificates for Mountain Equipment Co-op! 

 

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

 

News from Communities of Practice 

Land Use/Conservation and Outdoor Education Launch Meeting

 

The Board and staff of ACEE were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Dr. Richard Mrazek, on Sunday, March 17, 2013.

Rick was a passionate advocate of environmental education, whose influences in the education community extended from the grade three classes he once taught in Coaldale to his work as one of Alberta's foremost scholars, which brought him international recognition as a leading science, technology and environmental educator.

Rick's contributions over the past 30 years, based out of the University of Lethbridge, helped establish sustainable environmental and conservation education programs in K-12 schools, post-secondary institutions, parks, and communities throughout Alberta and Canada.

 

His work with the Canadian Wildlife Federation on the curriculum and educational components of this project were particularly meaningful to him - partly because of his love of water, but also because of the enthusiasm with which young students embraced the educational concepts he brought to them.

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Rick's family during this difficult time. Anyone who wishes to extend their condolences to Rick's family may do so here.