Environmental education programs for schools, clubs and youth groups.

Format: In-person. 

Time requirements: This program is run optimally in 2 class periods (approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes); we will do our best to accommodate your period length and class schedule.   

Location requirements: Classroom environment with a screen and projector.

Eddie will visit a classroom for an in-person or virtual performance about his quest to rid the world of litter. 

Important to remember: Eddie’s tour schedule is based on regional availability. To find out when he’ll be in your area, please complete our booking request form. we may not be able to accommodate specific dates. If an in-person visit isn’t possible in your region, we’re happy to offer a virtual presentation or discuss alternatives, instead! 

Time requirements: One hour (in-person); 45 minutes (virtual). 

Location requirements: Classroom or library/Music room environment. 

Technology requirements (for virtual): Computer, webcam, reliable internet connection, external speaker(s) and the ability to project to a large screen for all too see.

Following Eddie’s visit, the Quest component of this program will challenge learners to reduce the waste in their classrooms and lunches over the course of a month. Learners will participate in a variety of educator-led activities that will teach them about waste, health and nutrition through a cross-curricular approach, as well as how to make a positive environmental impact in their communities. 

Time requirements: One month (flexible).

To cap off the program, the class will receive a virtual visit from Eddie and Big Foot to congratulate them on their Quest!

Time requirements: 15-20 minutes (virtual). 

Location requirements: Classroom. 

Technology requirements: Computer, webcam, reliable internet connection, external speaker(s) and the ability to project to an audience.

Format: In-person.

Time requirements: Three hours. 

Location requirements: Classroom environment, optional outdoor portion if a suitable space is available at your school.

Field Day Foundations Virtual Workshop 

The first part is a virtual workshop, where Clean Educators introduce learners to the important concepts, skills, and safety considerations that they will need to know for the program.

Field Day 

Learners get to use their new knowledge and skills to be a “coastal scientist” and collect data from the ocean’s edge.

This involves making detailed observations of coastal zone features and evidence of processes such as erosion, as well as examining the shoreline for evidence of human impacts. 

Taking Action 

The last part of the program invites the class to create an environmental stewardship plan to support the health of a coastal area near their school or community.

Field Day Foundations Virtual Workshop 

The first part is a virtual workshop, where Clean Educators introduce learners to the important concepts, skills, and safety considerations that they will need to know for the program.

Field Day 

Learners get to use their new knowledge and skills to be a “water scientist” and collect data from their local watershed.

Learners will be conducting chemical tests on water samples, collecting and identifying macroinvertebrates (bugs), looking at the features of the stream and determining potential human impacts. 

Taking Action 

The last part of the program invites the class to create an environmental stewardship plan to support the health of a coastal area near their school or community.

Time requirements:

– One hour for the Field Day Foundations virtual visit.
– Three and a half hours of programming time for the Field Day Excursion (does not including travel to and from field site).
– Follow up period at your discretion to address your classes environmental stewardship plan.

Location requirements: This program is designed for schools that are within walking distance to a stream, river or coastline. Our team can work with you to identify a safe and ideal location for the Field Day. If you have concerns around field site accessibility and/or learners’ abilities, please contact us to discuss your options.

Technology requirements: Groups will join the Field Day Foundations virtual workshop via a laptop connected to a screen at the front of the class. 

Chaperones requirements: We require three chaperones in addition to the teacher per class group (max. 30 learners per class group; up to two classes can participate at a time depending on the field site and on chaperone availability).

Planning conversation: After receiving your booking request, we will reach out to schedule a video or phone call to plan your Field Day Foundations and Field Day sessions. During this call we will address scheduling, ensure chaperone needs can be met and discuss any questions you or your administration may have.

Designed for: Grades 4-12 (content and activities adapted for student grade level)  

What are the environmental and social impacts of the ‘fast fashion’ industry? What other options exist for local and sustainable clothing options? How can we create our own beautiful, unique items while protecting the planet? In this fun, hands-on workshop, students will get crafty and learn simple ways to ‘upcycle’ old, unwanted textiles into useful new items. We’ll explore how ‘fast fashion’ affects us all and discover some great alternatives, including local projects happening right here in Nova Scotia! Students will leave this workshop feeling empowered to take action in age-appropriate ways to support sustainable clothing choices.    

Students will be asked to bring in their own unwanted clothing items in advance of the workshop, which will be used for the action project. Our educators will offer upcycling activity options for different ages and skill levels, including a quick and easy no-sew option, as well as a more challenging hand-sewing project for students who want to expand their skillset.  

“We loved the hands-on nature of the workshop and the idea that we were making something new out of something that no longer had a use. We liked the idea of upcycling rather than having the item no longer be useful.”  

– Erin, Grade 4 Teacher 

Format: In-person. 
Time requirements: One to two hours.
Location requirements: Flexible (classroom, gymnasium, outdoors, etc.).
Language: This program is currently delivered in English and French.

Curriculum connections:   
Grade 4-6: Sustainability practices, basic human rights issues, age-appropriate actions, textile crafts.
Grade 7-8: Interconnectiveness and sustainability, textile production and clothing choices, human impacts on climate change, climate change mitigation and adaptation. 
Grade 9-12: Sustainability and resource management, textile production and global supply chains, climate change mitigation and adaptation, global citizenship, green careers.  

Designed for: Grades P-12 (content and activities adapted for student grade level)  

What is soil, and why should we care about it? What’s the connection between soil health and human health? How can taking care of our soil help us solve climate change? Does sorting our waste really matter, anyway? By exploring soil formation, soil ecosystems and the importance of maintaining soil health, this interactive workshop will help students see that exciting climate change solutions might be… just beneath their feet.    

Through hands-on activities and engaging conversations, students will learn about composting as a climate solution and how they can take action in their own homes, classrooms or communities to help build healthy soil. This workshop emphasizes how everything on planet Earth is connected, from worms and plants to CO2 and sunshine. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to dig into the magical, muddy world of life within the soil!  

Note: We are excited to supply a limited number of classes with Community Clean-up Kits as part of this workshop! These kits are available on a first come, first served basis and will provide you with the knowledge and all the supplies you need to plan and complete a community clean-up, as well as resources to further your learners’ experience, suggestions for taking your learners outside and more! 

“My students LOVED this experience! The timing of activities were perfectly executed with the time spent listening and time spent engaging in activity. The hands-on experience is the most beneficial to student learning although some learners that do not like to “get their hands dirty” were engaged with the other activities.” 

– Crystal, PP-3 Teacher

“It was a lovely workshop. Our students really enjoyed digging for worms and bugs. The instructors where friendly and welcoming. And we enjoyed the overall experience. – Thank-you!!”  

– Amanda, Grade 9-10 Teacher 

Format: In-person.
Time requirements: One to two hours.
Location requirements: Flexible (classroom, gymnasium, outdoors, etc.).
Language: This program is currently delivered in English and French.

Curriculum connections:  
Grade: P-3: Interconnectiveness, appreciation and empathy for living things, soil as an environment, caring for the environment, cooperation, investigating sustainability and sustainable action.
Grade 4-6: Abiotic and biotic components of ecosystems, habitats, what plants need to grow, weathering, erosion, and soil formation.
Grade 7-8: Interconnectiveness of ecosystems, the greenhouse effect, climate change mitigation and adaptation, leading a community action project.
Grade 9-12: Sustainable agriculture and soil ecology, climate change mitigation and adaptation, carbon sequestration, global citizenship, green careers.