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Eco-Leaders Program
The Eco-Leaders Program is a youth environmental leadership initiative that delivers environmental and climate-literacy and fosters environmental and climate leadership in Calgary’s youth. The program is open to school‐based student groups in grades 1 to 12 and provides guidance and resources to research, design and implement curriculum-linked projects in their community that will contribute to…
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W.I.L.D. Program for Outdoor Adventuring
In Australia, some schools include semesters spent at remote outdoor campuses where hiking and kayaking are regular features of the curriculum. When Nancy Pollard returned after a few years teaching in the land down under, she wanted to bring that style of education to Canada. “I just thought we have to make this happen,” Pollard…
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EcoVision
EcoVision has developed many activities over the last 12 years, including: 6.0kW solar project including a portable solar module. Geodesic energy-efficient tropical greenhouse with 4 renewable energy systems. Commercial aquaponics system raising tilapia fish for consumption. 2 acre garden with 125 fruit trees, 50 raised vegetable beds and potato, squash, garlic patches. Outdoor classroom with…
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