Every day Alberta’s grasslands provide gifts of vast biodiversity, rich cultural heritage and essential ecosystem services. And yet, less than 2% of this amazing natural region is protected. What gives??? And how and why should any of us care? Together, via hands-on inquiry and real-life exploration, CPAWS Southern Alberta and your students will unearth how relationships lie at the heart of ‘why grasslands’ matter now and forever…
Why Grasslands? Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS)
Subjects
Environmental/Outdoor Education (EOE), Environmentalism, Health and Life Skills, Science (Sc), Social Studies (SS)
Audience
Program Components
- In the field: full day hike filled with interpretation, games and exploration
- In the classroom: two 1-hour interactive classroom sessions
Curriculum Links
Booking Contact
Email: education@cpaws.org
Phone: (403) 232-6686
Web: cpaws-southernalberta.org/campaigns/education