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NBEN member groups are environmental non-profits that have as one of their prime objectives the enhancing or furthering of environmental quality, protecting the environment, or carrying out environmental education, and who agree with the mission and the goals of the NBEN. Associate members may also include any environmental committee of another organization. They will be featured at the top of all search results and their listings will have icons showing their active membership status. Look for the logo for local knowledge and resources!
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EcoNova
Tirée de la Fresque du climat, cette formation prend la forme d'un jeu collaboratif dans lequel les participant·es créent une représentation visuelle, originale mais précise, du système climatique. Grâce à l'intelligence collaborative, la complexité du changement climatique est démystifiée. Une formation conçue pour vous et vos élèves ! Cet atelier est en ligne.
L'éducation au service de la Terre
Climate change is the most complex challenge facing humankind today. Learning for a Sustainable Future’s 2022 “Canadians’ Perspectives on Climate Change and Education” survey of 6,500 parents, teachers, students and the general public found that 73% of Canadians feel that we are experiencing a climate emergency and 67% think schools need to give climate change education a high priority. Educators told us they are looking for effective ways to engage students in meaningful climate learning and action.
Wolastoq Education Initiative
We create holistic (whole food based) snacks and meals together during lunchtime. We are sensitive to health challenges faced by Indigenous youth and support their development in food safety, knife skills, team building, composting, and allergy sensitive meal prep.
Corn Hill Nursery ltd
We grow a complete range of hardy fruits, ornamental shrubs and trees, vines and perennials. We grow without the use of pesticides, herbicides or chemical fertilizers. We have a range of activities that would be available for students to do on site. We have done apple picking, nursery tours, but are open to ideas for activities the kids could do here.
EcoNova
Alors que le changement climatique est déjà une réalité au Canada, comment parler de ce sujet auprès des plus jeunes sans alimenter les angoisses et le sentiment d’impuissance ? Cet atelier est en ligne.
Éco-Centre Irving, la Dune de Bouctouche
Nous offrons des programmes éducatifs avec guide pour tous les niveaux et le sujet varie selon le curriculum du groupe scolaire. Les marches guidées sont d`une durée d'environs une heure et nous pouvons en offrir deux par groupe. Ce service éducatif est offert gratuitement pour les mois de mai, juin et septembre.
Eco360
Have you ever wondered how the wheels turn at Eco360’s Waste Management Facility? We can show you! Contact us to arrange a tour and see from the scales at the entrance to the top of the landfill and everything in between.
A tour of Eco360 will include a presentation about our operations and waste sorting and (when possible) a tour around the site, including the sorting facility, compost facility, landfill, public drop-off, C&D landfill, etc.
Eco360
Interested in learning more about recycling or going “zero waste”? If so, there’s something here to unwrap, delve into, and discover. (You’ll also learn what to do with the wrapper). At Eco360, our commitment to helping you learn the ins-and-outs of waste reduction is at the heart of our mission. No matter your understanding or familiarity with the day-to-day steps to an eco-friendly home, our webinars will have something interesting and useful for the whole family.
EcoSchools Canada
ÉcoÉcoles Canada offre un programme de certification pour les écoles primaires et secondaires qui favorise l’apprentissage environnemental et l’action climatique. Notre programme primé de certification est lié aux programmes d’études et appuie les communautés scolaires dans l’évaluation, le suivi et la célébration de l’excellence environnementale. Nous sommes un membre affilié du réseau international des programmes ÉcoÉcoles, coordonné par la Fondation pour l’éducation à l’environnement.
EcoSchools Canada
EcoSchools Canada offers a certification program for elementary through secondary schools, nurturing environmental learning and climate action. Our innovative and bilingual certification program is free for publicly funded schools, it helps to incentivize, track and reward environmental actions that reduce energy and waste, raise awareness and incorporate environmental learning into curriculum.
EcoSchools Canada
The EcoSchools program is both a framework and a toolbox for taking action and engaging in environmental education. For students, the program provides opportunities for leadership, connection with classmates in different grade levels via peer-to-peer mentorship, and a way to learn about sustainability while having fun. For teachers, the EcoSchools program integrates seamlessly with curricula across Canada and offers unique opportunities for learning.
L'éducation au service de la Terre
Le changement climatique est le défi le plus complexe auquel l'humanité est confrontée aujourd'hui. L'enquête "Perspectives des Canadiens sur les changement climatiques et l'éducation" réalisée en 2022 par L'éducation au service de la Terre auprès de 6 500 parents, enseignants, étudiants et membres du grand public a révélé que 73 % des Canadiens estiment que nous vivons une situation d'urgence climatique et que 67 % d'entre eux pensent que les écoles doivent accorder une plus grande priorité à l'éducation au changement climatique.
Centre of Excellence for Energy
The Centre of Excellence for Energy works with energy sector partners to offer tours of energy facilities (power plants, energy infrastructure) to High School Students in New Brunswick. Tours have to be planned well in advance and are subject to availability. Bilingual or French options may exist depending on location.
Fairlight Farm & Forest Centre
"Fairlight Farm & Forest Centre is run by Leah ""Sparrow"" Houghton, who has extensive teaching experience in outdoor settings and specializes in survival skills and farm animals. The many farm animals (horses, pigs, chickens, cow, goats, pony) are a big draw, as children can participate in chores and learn about livestock care and food security. The farm also has an outdoor classroom and multiple camps in the 40 acres of mixed hardwood/softwood forest and a stream for exploring.
SucSeed Foundation
Join us in a Food Miles Journey with Sydney from SucSeed.
We will learn about what food miles are, how we can reduce food miles, why reducing our food miles are important for people and the planet, and we will all do a real life example together! We will also have a Q&A session at the end to ask any questions.
SucSeed Foundation
Join us in a Food Waste Journey with Sydney from SucSeed.
We will learn about composting, fast composting, regrowing hacks, compost tea recipes (for your plants), and plant benefits of using compost! We will also have a Q&A session at the end to ask any questions.
Nutrients for Life Foundation Canada
Free online resources.
Earth Rangers
When teaching about the environment and climate change, educators are often confronted with questions or reactions from students that can be difficult to navigate. This course will provide you with tools and tactics to address the environment head-on and transform feelings of anxiety into positive environmental action among your students.
Great Minds Think Outside
Learn some curriculum-linked activities to get your students moving and have a lot of fun while you do it!
New Brunswick Environmental Network / Réseau environnemental du
Great Minds Think Outside is a hands-on, curriculum-linked, outdoor professional development program that will give teachers and educators the skills, tools, and resources they need to teach their students outside – whatever the subject matter!