Education Programs
We have a shared responsibility to wildlife. For as long as there have been people, there have been dangers to wildlife. Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation (AIWC) believes that our responsibility to wildlife goes far beyond the walls of our clinic.
Education programs emphasizing the importance of environmental protection may be the most important investment we can offer Alberta’s youth.
While we are accepting both in-person and virtual program bookings for Fall 2021, please note that in-person programs may be shifted to virtual depending on the COVID-19 situation and social distancing measures available. Please get in touch with us at education@aiwc.ca or 403-946-2361 if you have any questions about our programs or program safety.
Programs available
ABCs - Alberta bear care
AB curriculum links: Grade 1, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9
Adaptation
AB curriculum links: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9
Bat basics
AB curriculum links: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9
Birds of prey
AB curriculum links: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9
Caring for Carnivores
AB curriculum links: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9
Creatures and Climate
AB curriculum links: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9
Supremely skunks
AB curriculum links: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 6
Wetlands wildlife
AB curriculum links: Grade 1, Grade 3, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9
Who's in your backyard?
AB curriculum links: Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3
Wildlife Rescue
AB curriculum links: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9
World of Owls
AB curriculum links: Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 9
Custom Programs
Program Information
Presentations are approximately one hour long, with the exception of the World of Owls presentation, which includes dissecting owl pellets.
All programs can be modified as per the audience’s age. Depending on the age-group and program, props, puppets, bio-facts, and PowerPoint slides are used in presentations. Are you interested in customizing a special presentation for your group? Get in touch with us at education@aiwc.ca.
Program Cost
Virtual Education Program (All Locations): $75
Zone 1 (Calgary, Airdrie, Crossfield, Cochrane): $150
Zone 2 (Bragg Creek, Canmore, Okotoks, High River, Didsbury, Carstairs): $195
* In-person groups can expect an additional fee of $4.00 per person for over 35 attendees.
** Requests for in-person programs outside of zones 1 and 2 are considered on a case-by-case basis, please contact us directly at education@aiwc.ca for more information. These programs will be charged a travel fee of $0.58 per KM traveled.
Free Programming
Our goal is to make wildlife education accessible to as many people as possible. Starting in January 2020, we will be offering one free wildlife education program through a random draw held each quarter. To apply to be entered into the random draw, please fill out this form. Owing to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, only virtual wildlife education programs will be delivered at this time.
All applicants will be entered into a draw, and one winner will be picked at random on the below dates:
- March 30th, 2021
- September 30th, 2021
- December 18th, 2021
Only one class submission per quarter is allowed, duplicate submissions in a quarter will be removed from the draw. Have questions? Email us at education@aiwc.ca
