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April 2015                                       News for Agency Professionals


Apply for the 2015 Leadership Clinic!

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We are now accepting applications for the 2015 Cenovus Energy Environmental Education Leadership Clinic! 

If your organization or school delivers on energy and/or environmental education,we encourage you to apply for this year's leadership clinic. This four day, fully funded professional development opportunity will explore the intersection between energy and the environment, imperatives of new curriculum directions, and increasing both environmental and energy literacy. You will have opportunities to explore what this means for your organizations's work and how you can enhance both areas in your program or practices. The deadline to apply is July 17. 

Click here to learn more about the leadership clinic and how to apply.

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Earth Matters: Call For Proposals Now Open!

     

We invite you to share your programs, research, lesson plans, skills, knowledge and stories at the Earth Matters Conference next October. The call for proposals for sessions and posters is now open!

 

  • If you are interested in presenting a workshop sessionplease click here.
  • If you are interested in submitting a poster proposal, please click here

If you have any questions, please contact Christina christina@abcee.org.

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To learn more about the Earth Matters conference or to register, click here. 
 

Upcoming Workshops-Edmonton and Calgary

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Alberta Education is redesigning curriculum - and ACEE will help teachers and environmental educators prepare for these changes. We've got some great workshops coming up in April and May in both Calgary and Edmonton. Click on the links below to register.

For organizations:
For teachers:
Additional details about each of these workshops can be found at: http://abcee.org/preparing-new-curriculum/

 

Earth Day is April 22nd!


The environment faces a multitude of challenges today. But you can help make a difference in creating a sustainable future. Each individual action will add up to a substantial improvement for the environment when we all work together.


April 22, 2015 marks the launch of Earth Day Every Day, a national framework helping Canadians to reduce their carbon footprint 20% by 2020 via an online, mobile-friendly platform.  Commit to green acts, share your profile and achievements, and be recognized for making good green choices!

 

Find an event in your city or town or see what is happening at other Earth Day events. 


 

 

Tim Gill to Speak in Calgary May 11-12th


Tim Gill is one of the UK's leading thinkers on childhood, and an effective advocate for positive change in children's everyday lives. For over 15 years his writing, research, consultancy projects and other work has focused on the changing nature of childhood, children's play and free time, and their evolving relationships with the people and places around them.


Tim will be offering 4 diverse sessions in Calgary on May 11-12th ranging from :Children and Nature, Play in Public Policy, Child-Friendly Cities and No Risk, No Reward. 


To register for one of these sessions, go to the eRecreation web site, https://rec-econnect.gov.calgary.ab.ca/Start/Start.asp and Request a New Account or call 268-3800 to speak to a registration agent.

 

 

The Magic Of AND: Imaginea Energy Showcase 


You will see the word and used in some creative ways - and learn how this simple word has the potential to bring about positive change in the energy industry. Suzanne West will be speaking at 1:30 pm with guest - Director and Producer, Peter Byck. Space is limited.

 

When: 1:00 to 3:00 pm Apr. 22 at Jamieson Place Winter Garden (3rd level Atrium).


RSVP by Monday, April 20 to: events@imaginea-energy.ca

 

 

Get Outdoors Spring Activity Challenge

 

 
Alberta Get Outdoors (GO!) Weekend launches the second weekend of April to encourage Albertans to be active all year round. No rules, no fuss. It's just about getting outdoors and having fun regardless of the weather.

As Albertans, we are lucky to have so many outdoor recreation options and locations available to us. For starters, keep it simple by planning low cost activities that don't require a lot of equipment; that way, more people can join the fun! For instance, why not plan a long walk or hike at an easy level, so children and adults can all participate.Whatever you choose to do, have some great times with friends, neighbours and relatives on Get Outdoors Weekend!

 

To see events happening in Alberta all year round your click here!


 

 

Volunteer Drivers Needed!

                         

YMCA Hector

Camp Chief Hector YMCA is currently seeking Outtripping drivers looking to connect with current campers and staff by providing safe transportation to and from hike and canoe routes. 


Volunteering with Camp Chief Hector YMCA provides meaningful experiences that contribute to our camping community. If you are interested in volunteering as a driver, please call Camp Chief Hector at 403-269-6156.


 

 
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Sustainability Illustrated

This excellent video presents a simple definition of sustainability based on natural cycles and a scientific consensus, as well as the four root causes of unsustainability. 

 

The Story of Solutions

This Earth Week, we're highlighting Solutions. This video shares stories of how people just like you are intervening to make our world better. 

 

For more information visit:  
www.abcee.org
Questions or comments? Please contact rosemarie@abcee.org.