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Help Ensure that Environmental Education is in Future  Alberta Curriculum - Learn, Collaborate, and Act
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.
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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 |
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.
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On April 22, join the 6 million plus Canadians taking part in Earth Day events and projects to address local environmental issues. Here are some ideas to get you started!
- The Calgary chapter of the Alberta Wilderness Association is hosting its 22nd annual "Climb and Run for Wilderness" in celebration of Earth Day on April 20, 2013. Learn more here.
- If you are interested in participating in, or organizing a community clean up, Pitch-In Canada has some fantastic free resources to help you out!
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Grab your camera and get involved in the 2013 Mayor's Environment Expo!
Junior and High School students (Grades 7-12) are invited to showcase their photography talent. The photography contest encourages students to consider the environmental community that surrounds them and to take action to protect it.
Tell your story through your lens and have a chance to win a GroPro Camera, a Tri-pod and more. Enter today! The contest closes at 4:00 p.m. on April 19, 2013.
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This spring, make a difference for your local shorelines, and your community. The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, a national conservation initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium and WWF, is seeking school, scout, and youth groups to help clean local waterways and shorelines, ensuring their health for the wildlife and communities that depend on them.
The spring cleanup program runs from April 1 - June 30, 2013. To find a Shoreline Cleanup site near you, click here!
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Lethbridge is hosting Canada's second annual kid wind challenge in conjunction with the national science fair on May 17!
The KidWind Challenge is a student-oriented wind turbine design contest. During the challenge, students spend time designing and constructing their own wind turbines with the goal of creating something that is both efficient and elegant. Student teams eventually convene, and the performance of their turbines is evaluated.
For more details about this year's events click here.
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Green Teacher is giving away 10 pairs of tickets in both Calgary and
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Edmonton for an advance screening of Rob Stewart's highly anticipated film, "Revolution" this Saturday, April 6! To obtain a pair of tickets to either of the following screenings, you need only purchase a Green Teacher book or a magazine subscription or a single magazine at www.greenteacher.com.
Enter the word "Revolution" in the Order Notes box, and Green Teacher will send you a link to download your complimentary pair of tickets for the screening nearest you.
Watch the trailer here.
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Upcoming Workshops and Events in Calgary and Edmonton
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