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Environmental education Edmonton and area : programs and special events

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A brochure of environmental education programs for elementary, junior high and pre-school children at provincial parks in the Edmonton area.

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Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park : educational programs : Programs and special events

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Writing-on-Stone is a sacred landscape; a landscape of special spiritual significance to the Blackfoot people who hunted and travelled these Great Plains since the beginning of time. All who visit... More ≫

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Writing-on-Stone is a sacred landscape; a landscape of special spiritual significance to the Blackfoot people who hunted and travelled these Great Plains since the beginning of time. All who visit this area feel inspired. Abundant First Nations carvings (petroglyphs), and paintings (pictographs) cover the sheer sandstone cliffs and are protected here as living legacy to the spiritual connection of a people with a place.

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Environmental education northeast provincial parks : guide to programs

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Northeast provincial parks are the perfect location for hands-on educational activities. Students will enjoy nature explorations that stimulate their curiosity and complement the Alberta Education... More ≫

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Northeast provincial parks are the perfect location for hands-on educational activities. Students will enjoy nature explorations that stimulate their curiosity and complement the Alberta Education Program of studies.

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Learning a language, learning the land : newcomers, parks, and language learning : research and evaluation report

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The purpose of the project Learning a Language, Learning the Land was to pilot an educational process with immigrant newcomers that combined language learning and environmental literacy in an... More ≫

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The purpose of the project Learning a Language, Learning the Land was to pilot an educational process with immigrant newcomers that combined language learning and environmental literacy in an outdoor park setting. This report is an evaluation of the joint project between the primary partners - Alberta Tourism, Parks and Recreation (Parks Division, Learning and Stewardship Services – herein called Alberta Parks), Edmonton Mennonite Centre for New Comers (EMCN, English Language Program) and the City of Edmonton (Natural Areas Conservation – herein called Edmonton Parks). The project was initially funded by the Edmonton Community Adult Learning Association (ECALA) with additional funding provided by the Government of Alberta, City of Edmonton, Edmonton Centre for Newcomers, and Mountain Equipment Co-op. In-kind support was also provided by all the partners. The evaluation and research was conducted by a research team from St. Francis Xavier University (originally University of...

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Parks and protected areas : aquatic animal identification guide

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An activity book for children in Kananaskis country.

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It remains to be seen : a look at animal signs

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The activities found in this booklet will take you on some explorations of animals and their signs. Glance through the booklet before you start, and choose the activities which interest you. They... More ≫

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The activities found in this booklet will take you on some explorations of animals and their signs. Glance through the booklet before you start, and choose the activities which interest you. They do not have to be done in order. Two booklets are included in this Discovery Pack: a Take-home booklet and this Activity booklet. Feel free to keep the Take-home booklet so that you can discover which animals live near your home.

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