The Forestry Futures Alliance partners are working to support Alberta teachers and students as they incorporate forestry education into their lessons.
Inside Education offers no-cost classroom and field programs at 8 field sites across Alberta. We also have a broad suite of learning resources that provide forest education lessons and activities for students ranging from Grade 3 through 12, along with a range of forest- and wildlife-focused professional development opportunities for educators throughout the year.
Featured Resources:
- “It’s Our Forest/C’est notre forêt” video series
- Guide to the Common Native Trees and Shrubs of Alberta
CAREERS: The Next Generation is building the future forestry workforce through internships and career development skills for young people. Offering career presentations, resources, and hands-on experiences.
Featured Resources:
- Our SafeGen program offers three free safety courses for youth:
- HCS3000 – Workplace Safety Systems
- HCS3010 – Workplace Safety Practices
- AGR3000 – Agriculture Safety
Students will learn the fundamentals of workplace safety and earn one credit for each completed course. Our courses are available online via our easy-to-use learning management system. The online system is self-marking and self-paced for ease of use for both teachers and students. These accredited high school courses are updated with WHMIS 2022 information, easy to understand, and perfect for youth entering the workforce.
Bring the forest to your classroom! Work Wild has classroom presentations, lesson plans and student activities developed tailored to meet sections of Alberta Education’s curriculum for Grade 6 Science, CALM 20, and CTS Forestry.
Featured Resources:
- Forestry tool kits include fun activities, a video series, and will prompt your students to explore sustainable forest management, forestry careers and more!
Alberta’s Forest Education Partnership 