Participating in local Waste Reduction Week events is a great way to discover the many ways you can reduce waste at home, at your workplace and in your community. The choices you make - big or small - really do make a difference! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

 

In the workplace, consider your purchasing policies, waste minimization activities, energy efficiency actions and water conservation measures.

 

At home, examine your buying and disposal habits. Do you choose durable goods over disposables? Do you separate materials for reuse, recycle and compost?

• The Waste Education CoP had a half day face to face meeting in Calgary in cooperation with the Recycling Council of Alberta Conference. Read more about the meeting.

• The Conservation and Outdoor Education CoP had an evening gathering at the Cross Conservation Area. We had a fabulous tour with the passionate education staff followed by a light supper and a presentation about the Outdoor Council of Canada from Albi Sole. Notes and pictures will soon be posted. 

Upcoming Events

  

Winter Programming in Kananaskis Country -  November 6  The Kananaskis Country Environmental Education Team is hosting an afternoon gathering for all service providers who are involved in providing winter experiences for youth within Kananaskis Country.  

Location: Ribbon Creek   

    

  

Water Education Meeting - November 13  

This a full day meeting in Red Deer that will help us bring this group to the next level by drilling down on projects and programs we can pursue together to make a different in Water Education in Alberta.  

          Location: Red Deer   

 

Tackling the Bussing Challenge (Calgary) - November 20 Bussing cost and availability is a limiting factor to environmental education programs. This is a shared challenge that needs to be explored further. At this afternoon meeting we will bring together key players in this issue and begin solving this challenge.

        Location: Calgary    

 

Edmonton Area Community of Practice TBA - This meeting will bring together environmental educators in the Edmonton area. More details will be available soon. If you are interested in attending, please drop Christina a note. 

 

For more details: http://abcee.org/conference/ 

This conference is offered in co-operation with the Global, Environmental and Outdoor Education Council (GEOEC) of the Alberta Teacher's Association. 

 

Thanks  to Tervita for their generous support of the Earth Matters Conference.   

  

 

Eight organizations are getting ready to participate in the 6th Annual Cenovus Energy Environmental Education Leadership Clinic, November 4th to 7th in Caroline, Alberta.  

 

You can check out their goals and view proceedings from past leadership clinics at: www.abcee.org/leadershipclinic/.

 

We will be accepting applications for the 2014 Leadership Clinic in the spring of 2014.

 

 

Native grasslands make up 14% of Alberta's landscape and serve as important habitat for many species at risk.

Vermont-based Shelburne Farms has some excellent resources for educators including: 

• The Guide to Education for Sustainability

• Cultivating Joy and Wonder