International - North America
EE-Link Home Member Login Contact Us About Us News Jobs | ||
Site Stats: |
Find links on this page for projects and resources in this region.
NAAEE is the professional association for environmental education. Since 1971, the Association has created opportunities for its members to improve their skills in creating and delivering programs and services that teach people how to think, not what to think.
The URL is: http://www.naaee.org/
EECOM is the Canadian organization providing opportunities and vehicles for environmental educators to share ideas, programs, research, resources, events and services. NAAEE Affiliate liaison:Garry Enns or Tim Grant. In French and English.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...
"A non-profit, volunteer organization which promotes personal growth through quality outdoor experiences, and acts as a professional body for outdoor educators in the province of Ontario."
The URL is: http://webhome.idirect.com/~hesterkb/coeo/
Inside Education (formerly FEESA, An Environmental
Education Society) promotes, co-ordinates and supports bias-balanced EE across Alberta. Inside Education endeavours to empower teachers and students with current, relevant information on environmental issues and the best means through which these issues may be addressed in the classroom. The URL is: http://www.insideeducation.ca/
Project Learning Tree® (PLT) is an award winning, broad-based environmental education program for educators and students in PreK - grade 12. PLT helps students learn HOW to think, not WHAT to think, about the environment. PLT, a program of the American Forest Foundation, is one of the most widely used environmental education programs in the United States and abroad.
The URL is: http://www.plt.org/
Magazine by and for educators to enhance environmental and global education across curricula at all grade levels (K-12). Selected articles and activities, as well as subscriptions can be accessed online. Developed in Canada by Tim Grant and Gail Littlejohn.
The URL is: http://www.greenteacher.com/
The SOEEA slogan "From Awareness to Action" states the mission of the organization "to foster the growth of outdoor recreation and environmental education by providing and facilitating learning opportunities involving the natural and built environments." SOEEA is a membership organization offering an annual conference, field trips, eco-tours, and other assistance.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...
The Alberta Council for Environmental Education works collaboratively to advance environmental education in Alberta. We have a master plan, a searchable database, and a number of other services. NAAEE Affiliate liaison: Gareth Thomson.
The URL is: http://naaee.org/cgi-bin/risee/noram/showorg?id=&o...
Harmony Foundation offers innovative, experiential learning programs to participants from across Canada and around the world through the Institute for Environmental Values Education.
The URL is: http://www.harmonyfdn.ca/
Learn about native peoples in Canada with this Web site created by the government of Canada, the Assembly of First Nations, and other stakeholders. Site offers thematic areas such as education, natural resources, traditional ecological knowledge, justice, First Nation communities, and more.
The URL is: http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca/acp/site.nsf/en/...
An eco tour site which includes ecotourism articles and lesson plans as well as a perpetual natural history calendar and blog for coastal BC, Canada. There are links to outdoor webcams and environmental education sites, particularly for First Nations.
The URL is: http://www.coastalrevelations.com/news
March 25-29, 2007 ~ Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The National Association for Interpretation (NAI) will host the second annual international conference on the subject of heritage interpretation "Facing Changes and Challenges in Interpretation to Adapt and Grow." The conference will bring together delegates from 30–40 nations, in an effort to create opportunities for professional development and establish a network for professional associations and individuals involved in heritage interpretation around the globe. The URL is: http://www.interpnet.com/iwh/
This student EE program in Ontario, Canada, engages students by providing class modules and labs on biodiversity. The outdoor activities give students a chance to utilize their knowledge and see how they can directly impact the environment.
The URL is: http://www.earthangels.ca
CreekFarm Education Associates is devoted to the development and evaluation of effective education programs focusing on ecological topics. CreekFarm and its Associates have delivered environmental education programs throughout North America and the Russian Federation. CreekFarm distributes ecological field study materials, delivers on-line, internet-based courses for teachers.
The URL is: http://www.creekfarm.net/
Environment Canada's Green Lane has information on climate change, air, water and wildlife, including a description what Canada has done (and can do) to address issues of environmental concern. Also links to other EE resources in Canada. Available in French.
The URL is: http://www.ec.gc.ca/envhome.html
Identifies some of the journals and periodicals available on the database of ERIC and CSMEE, with focus, availability, and cost. A publication from the EETAP Resource Library. In pdf format.
The URL is: http://eelink.net/eetap/info62.pdf
"The Ecoforestry Institute Society of Canada is dedicated to promoting ecologically, socially and economically responsible forest use that maintains and restores the complexity and diversity of our forests."
The URL is: http://www.ecoforestry.ca/
The "Los Cuartos" Ecology Center is a non-profit civil association founded with the purpose of creating informal environmental education program aimed at children in private and public schools.
Our mission is to promote, develop and divulge environmental as a complement to school programs. [In Spanish and English] The URL is: http://www.cuartos.org.mx/
The Irving Forest Discovery Network deals with issues in forestry and the environment for teachers and students. New tours are added every six months and consist of games, lesson plans,
activities and information. The current tour deals with schoolground naturalization and methods of greening schoolyards. The URL is: http://www.ifdn.com/
Public University in Victoria, BC, specializing in education for working professionals. Offering Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, or Masters of Arts degree.
The URL is: http://www.royalroads.ca/ste
An online education program that tracks the annual migration of shorebirds. Resources include: K-12 curricula, a listerv, maps and photos. Sponsored by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Also available in Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and Japanese.
The URL is: http://216.149.9.196/
Click on the State Map for quick reference to the key educational services available in the State chosen. Links to the EROD home page for additional information about the services and other organizations.
The URL is: http://bcol02.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_ter...
Description of the habitat needs,life history, risk factors and management requirements for the Whooping Crane. Also links to pages for 11 other endangered species in Alberta, Canada.
The URL is: http://raysweb.net/specialplaces/pages/crane.html
CITIZENShift is a National Film Board of Canada web magazine that integrates written, audio and visual media dedicated to citizen engagement and social change. Check out the CITIZENShift website for their new feature on Biodiversity and unique content from active citizens, independent filmmakers and multimedia artists. Voice your opinion, or contribute creatively!
The URL is: http://citizen.nfb.ca
The Foundation supports environmental research, environmental education, and conservation projects in Washington, Alaska, Oregon, Idaho,
Montana, and British Columbia. The URL is: http://www.mountaineersfoundation.org/
Canadians are concerned about how environmental degradation and pollution is affecting their health, their quality of life, and Canada’s air, water, and wildlife. Website offers suggestions for organizing Earth Day activities, registering events, and how to get support.
The URL is: http://www.earthday.ca/EDy2k/Events/Eventsshow2.ht...
A model eco-community with year round educational, cultural and recreational activities. Eco-village offers courses ranging from organic agriculture, alternative energy, green building, to cultural, spiritual and healthy lifestyles.
The URL is: http://www.gvnorth.com/
NatureServe Explorer is a source for authoritative conservation information on more than 50,000 plants, animals, and ecological communities of the United States and Canada. A product of NatureServe, NatureServe Explorer provides in-depth information on rare and
endangered species, but includes common plants and animals too. The URL is: http://www.natureserve.org/explorer/
"IRF provides development and environmental planning assistance to governments and private nonprofit environmental organizations of small tropical islands. The foundation's headquarters is in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands; there are branch offices in Washington, DC, and in St. John's, Antigua, where the Foundation's Eastern Caribbean Biodiversity Initiative is coordinated."
The URL is: http://www.irf.org/irbiodiv.html
Arrange a visit by a live Peregrine Falcon through The Canadian Peregrine Foundation to any Elementary School in Ontario, Canada.
The URL is: http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/education.html
Landscapes Environmental Education Magazine for students and teachers, published by FORED BC, a non-profit environmental education association. Awarded Best Association Magazine in Canada (July 2001)by The Canadian Society of Association Executives.
The URL is: http://www.landscapesmag.com/
Operation RubyThroat is a cross-disciplinary international project in North and Central America, in which students, teachers and others collaborate to study the behavior and distribution of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird. An International initiative of Hilton Pond Center for Piedmont Natural History, a non-profit organization in York, S.Carolina.
The URL is: http://www.rubythroat.org/
"An Internet-based learning adventure that engages
students in a global study of wildlife migration and seasonal change." Students share their own field observations with classrooms across North America. In addition, students are linked with scientists who provide their expertise directly to the classroom. The URL is: http://www.learner.org/jnorth/
Articles organized by various Canadian regional and topical categories which includes information about people, business, multiculturalism, history and canadian values.
The URL is: http://www.masterliness.com/
CPF is a charity dedicated to conservation, monitoring, & recovery of Threatened & Endangered
Raptor Species (birds of prey) & their habitats. CPF projects target education, research, & conservation & protection by providing personnel, funds & equipment for monitoring, rescue & rehab, fostering, & reports on individual & nest activities. The URL is: http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/
The Center is a nonprofit organization, with the principal objectives of developing programs and projects in environmental education, training, and protecting natural resources. Programs include: camps, guided tours, conferences, courses and workshops for environmental educators.
Internships are available to spanish speakers throughout the year. In Spanish, English, and French. The URL is: http://www.cuartos.org.mx/english/index.shtml
The Eco-Pals program is a pen pal program with an environmental theme. Register before September 30, and you will be provided with a 'twinned' class and three assignments to help your students write important and enjoyable correspondences. The program is available to K to 9 classes in Canada. In French and English.
The URL is: http://www.green-group.com/
Race Rocks Island is a marine protected area near Victoria, British Columbia, and is maintained by the faculty and students at Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific. The island is home to a very diverse collection of life, and racerocks.com provides an online non-intrusive opportunity to explore the ecosystems present.
The URL is: http://www.racerocks.com
Tracking by satellite - Peregrine Falcons in North America. Each of the twelve peregrines under study has its own page which features a detailed travel diary, accompanied by maps showing the bird's progress.
The URL is: http://www.peregrine-foundation.ca/trackem.html
GEOEC (Alberta Teachers Association) promotes quality professional development in global, environmental and outdoor education, through a quarterly newsletter and ongoing workshop series. Web site provides lesson plans, related site links, affiliate group information, and details about our Global Education Initiative. GEOEC holds an annual conference, with numerous workshops and speakers.
The URL is: http://www.geoec.org
A virtual resource centre of earth science resource information and contacts for teachers, home educators and students of all levels. Includes a searchable database of resources, virtual field trips, activities, Q&A and a calendar of events. [In English and French].
The URL is: http://earthnet.bio.ns.ca/index_e.php
Devoted to preserving the unique natural environment which exists on the Commander Islands. Information on the people, wildlife, nature, artwork and related links.
The URL is: http://www.az.com/~katrinat/island/
A recognized leader in pollution prevention, the Canadian Centre for Pollution Prevention (C2P2) encourages actions that avoid or minimize the creation of pollution and waste – pollution prevention (P2) – actions that foster a healthier environment and a sustainable society.
The URL is: http://www.c2p2online.com/
Educational, multimedia CD-ROMs with an ecological focus, covering wetlands, rainforests and frog ecology."Interactive activities help bring biology and ecology to life, while customizable workbooks give a structured way to explore and learn." Correlations to Learning Standards are available for some regions (U.S. and Canada).
The URL is: http://www.digitalfrog.com/products/index.html
Precipice Theatre Society is a performance group based in Banff, Alberta, committed to "preservation through performance." The group was formed in response to the need for creative
approaches to environmental awareness. Scripts and workshop information available. The URL is: http://www.today.net/precipice/index.html
The Vancouver Aquarium's aquatic news network. Keep up-to-date on breaking news, follow weekly updates from field research expeditions and dive in-depth into aquatic conservation issues.
The URL is: http://www.vanaqua.org/aquanews/
A non-partisan environmental education association which disseminates lesson plans and activities to K-12 teachers in British Columbia on all manner of natural resources topics including: fisheries, biodiversity, endangered species, and marine protected areas.
The URL is: http://www.landscapesmag.com/common/movie.cfm
Program created by the Canadian government to preserve forests by applying new knowledge and technologies. Site provides info on program and links to the Canadian Model Forest Network. In French & English.
The URL is: http://mf.ncr.forestry.ca/
A national network for brownfield practitioners and stakeholders, CBN's objective is to accelerate brownfield redevelopment in Canada, thereby improving a community's environmental and economic performance. Lead organizations are the Canadian Urban Institute and aboutREMEDIATION.com.
The URL is: http://www.aboutremediation.com/cbn/
"..unique in North America in its combined human and natural history themes, multi-dimensional interpretation, science and astronomy education, and in the scope and quality of community programs. With several environmental galleries based on the collections, numerous travelling exhibits, the Planetarium and Science Centre, the institution interprets the history of the Province and the world."
The URL is: http://www.manitobamuseum.mb.ca/home.html
Ontario's Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, is one of Canada's most significant landforms. It is cherished for its natural environment and praised for being a working example of sustainable development. Site provides information on the history and geology of the escarpment, monitoring projects and links to other educational resources.
The URL is: http://www.escarpment.org/
Created as part of Ontario's Air Quality Ontario initiative to provide people with early notification of poor air quality days and to encourage people to do their part to improve air quality. In English & French.
The URL is: http://www.airqualityontario.com/
Environmental non-for-profit organization aimed at public education on environmental concerns.
The URL is: http://www.cape.ca
The Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network focuses on supporting and encouraging environmental education initiatives and fostering environmental stewardship and sustainability in the Columbia Basin. The website houses a calendar of events and a comprehensive database of environmental education resources.
The URL is: http://www.cbeen.org
Inspiring awareness, appreciation & stewardship of Stathcona Park, located in the center of Vancouver Island, through education and
participation. Links to programs, natural & historical information, newsletter, maps, and more. The URL is: http://www.strathconapark.org/
EECOM is a national, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to engage Canadians in learning about their environment.
The URL is: http://www.eecom.org/english/index.html
"A non-profit organization established to enhance and expand the environmental literacy of inhabitants and visitors in the unique desert regions of the southwestern United States
and northwestern Mexico." Curricular materials and software available for download in PDF format. The URL is: http://www.eeexchange.org/
Whales on-line is a reference and news site dedicated to education for the conservation of whales of the St. Lawrence and their natural habitat.
The URL is: http://www.whales-online.net/
The SEEDS Canada Foundation offers schools
practical, hands-on experiences with environmental themes through monthly "challenges." 1,800 schools have attained green school status. The URL is: http://greenschools.ca/Agreenno.html
Learn how to transform your school ground and gain insights into the growing field of school ground transformation through the Learning Grounds Tool Shed.
The URL is: http://www.evergreen.ca/en/lg/lg-toolshed.html
A Canadian environmental magazine for youth age 7-12. Accompanying teacher resources also available.
The URL is: http://www.popmagazine.com/
This project assessed fisheries education needs in order to assist the Great Lakes Fisheries Trust in targeting funds where they will be most effective. The website lists and describes Great Lakes fisheries education resources in terms of their content and education approach.
The URL is: http://www.glft.org/EdAssessment/index.html
About the ecosystem of Sable Island, Nova Scotia. Describes the wild horses, seals, birds, research activities, and environmental issues.
The URL is: http://www.greenhorsesociety.com
Full Circle Co-operative school (4-12), Prince Edward Island, Canada. Their innovative learning and teaching practises focus on the arts, global awareness and citizenship, as well as outdoor and environmental education.
The URL is: http://users.eastlink.ca/%7efullcirclecoop/index1....
The Bedeque Bay Environmental Management Association (BBEMA) exists to provide opportunities for the citizens of the Bedeque Bay watershed to conserve and enhance their watershed through planning, education, projects and partnerships. BBEMA’s territory is on the south shore of Prince Edward Island, primarily in East Prince.
The URL is: http://www.bbema.ca
Provides searchable database with valuable information about selected enviro topics and the depth in which they are being examined in provincial and regional curricula. Includes curricula of grades 1-12 in French & English school programs throughout Canada.
The URL is: http://www.ceecap.com/main.php
"Climate Protection Solutions (CPS) is an online resource centre of Success Stories, Opportunity Areas, Tools and Resources on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. CPS provides the tools and resources required to turn inspiration into action." A project of The Pembina Institute, a Canadian citizen-based, non-profit organization. In French and English.
The URL is: http://www.climatechangesolutions.com/
Advocates for the protection of Canada's wild species and spaces. Educational programs, projects, research, legislative information, "hands on" wildlife conservation programs for students. Also see Wild Education for teaching activities and resources.
The URL is: http://www.cwf-fcf.org/pages/home/default_e.asp?la...
"Lifewater's on-line tutorial teaches: what groundwater is, how to drill wells and build hand pumps and what tests ensure that you have safe drinking water."
The URL is: http://www.lifewater.ca/
Québec's forests make an important contribution to economic activity in the province. This site explains how the forests are developed and managed to ensure sustainable development. This site contains data, information and reports that describe the research, development, management and protection activities in Québec's forests. [Also available in French].
The URL is: http://www.mrn.gouv.qc.ca/english/home.jsp
OSEE is an organization dedicated to the promotion and improvement of environmental education. Includes "The Ontario Journal of Environmental Education", conferences and workshops, professional development activities, provincial curriculum, links and resources for Environmental Education.
The URL is: http://www.osee.org/
PROBEA is a collaboration of ten organizations (five from the US and five from Mexico) whose purpose is to provide science-based environmental education and teaching techniques to educators in Baja California. Other binational programs include the Binational Watershed Education and Water Quality Monitoring Project and the San Diego-Tijuana Border Initiative.
The URL is: http://www.sdnhm.org/education/binational/probesp....
Canadian Wildlife Service, part of Environment Canada, handles wildlife matters that are the responsibility of the federal government. These include protection and management of migratory birds, nationally significant habitat and endangered species, as well as work on other wildlife issues.
The URL is: http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/
The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre is a natural history museum in North Vancouver, British Columbia. The facility provides interactive displays on temperate rainforest ecology and global environmental issues. Environmental education programs are available for school children from grades K to 12.
The URL is: http://www.dnv.org/ecology/
Endangered Species: includes a searchable database that provides information on species at risk as listed by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC). Descriptions of appearance, biology, habitat and threats, recovery efforts, and more (GIS mapping tool to come soon).
The URL is: http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/Species/
EarthCARE is an activity-based, curriculum-aligned program designed to develop students and staff as environmental stewards. Includes lesson plans, activities for students, discussion forum, news items,and a reduce-reuse-recycle Q&A section.
The URL is: http://www.earthcarecanada.com
Manitoba Wildlands is a non-profit environmental organization supporting the establishment of protected areas in Manitoba, with a special focus on boreal forest regions. Site provides information about Manitoba land and waters; decisions and technical information about use of crown lands and water; hard to find government information, or documents that are no longer posted; and a news service.
The URL is: http://www.manitobawildlands.org/
Senderos, the electronic bulletin from the Border-Wide EE Coalition features stories and news from the border region’s environmental educators, and information about programs and events taking place in all of the ten US-Mexico Border States. The Border-Wide EE Coalition is a collaboration of many individual and group environmental educators across the region doing EE in conjunction with the Border 2012 program.
Subscribe by sending an email to:coalition-subscribe@bordereeweb.net The URL is: mailto:coalition-subscribe@bordereeweb.net
Planet-Friendly, a nonprofit service in Canada "bringing people together over ideas that matter" with focus on themes such as peace, environment, sustainable living, food, community, communication, democracy, human rights, and activism. Hosts the GoodWorks Canada and Planet Friendly websites. Provides an extensive calendar of events as well as a wealth of resources for the curious or enviro-conscious info seekers.
The URL is: http://www.planetfriendly.net
The Canadian Environmental Literacy Project (CELP) offers a series of free curriculum materials to assist with the teaching of environmental studies and relevant subjects to introductory classes at the university, college, and senior high-school levels in Canada. Modules can be used “as is,” or adapted by instructors to suit their own needs. CELP recently posted a lecture titled "Natural Themes in Canadian Literature", as well as lesson plans from a series
called "By the Sea". Email comments and queries to celp@dal.ca. The URL is: http://www.celp.ca
Master of Arts in Environmental Education and Communication (MAEEC) at the Royal Roads University, Victoria B.C., Canada, develops the competence and skill of environmental educators & communicators presenting environmental information to audiences. EEC is delivered through a combination of on-campus residencies and online learning. Contact Dr. Richard Kool: rick.kool@royalroads.ca.
The URL is: http://www.royalroads.ca/ste/
Program produces a range of innovative, practical environmental education materials and support services including environmental curriculum design, professional development services, school programs, workshops, publications and a resource library. Partially sponsored by Environment Canada, Suncor Energy Inc, and the Magrath Foundation.
The URL is: http://www.pembina.org/environmental_edu.asp
Information for K-12 teachers and students take on important conservation issues such as endangered species, or the protection of Alberta's threatened ecosystems - as the culmination of a curriculum-based education process.
The URL is: http://www.cpawscalgary.org/education/free-resourc...
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||