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.
We are accepting both in-person and virtual program bookings for 2025 and 2026! Click here to book your program today.
Please get in touch with us at [email protected] or call us at 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
Human-wildlife conflict
AB Curriculum links: Grade 8-12
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
Program Information
Presentations are approximately one hour long, with the exception of the World of Owls presentation, which includes dissecting owl pellets. The cost for adding owl pellets to a presentation is $4 per student in order to compensate for additional time and materials required. Please contact our education team at [email protected] to add pellets to your program! Fall 2024 Update: Due to a rise in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases in birds across Alberta, we are pausing the implementation of owl pellets in programs until further notice.
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 [email protected].
Program Cost
Virtual Education Program (All Locations): $90
Zone 1 (Calgary, Airdrie, Crossfield, Cochrane): $175
Zone 2 (Bragg Creek, Canmore, Okotoks, High River, Didsbury, Carstairs): $210
* 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 [email protected] for more information. These programs will be charged a travel fee of $0.70 per KM traveled on top of the base Zone 1 rate.
Are you looking for something special for your class? Interested in a program for high school or adult classes? We are happy to deliver customized programs for learners of all ages and abilities. Please get in touch with us at [email protected] to discuss program specifics and cost options.
