Browse our list of program options
Below is an overview of the current program modules we offer. Many of our modules have different levels catering to the Angolophone School District curriculum links for the primary, elementary, middle, and high school blocks. We are currently working on building out Franchophone School District links for our modules, as well as modules specifically focused on helping newcomer youth feel more comfortable and confident exploring New Brunswick’s natural areas.
Please note that some modules can link to several learning areas. If you have questions about these modules, please get in touch with our Education Coordinator at annie.furman@conservationcouncil.ca.
Natural Sciences
Wabanaki (Acadian) Forest 101: Learn what makes this NB ecosystem unique through a series of interactive games.
Atlantic Salmon Lifecycle: Explore the stages of the Atlantic salmon lifecycle and how we can protect them through a series of outdoor challenges.
Bay of Fundy 101: Learn what makes this NB ecosystem unique through a series of interactive games, including the beloved “Seals vs. Sharks” tag challenge.
Bird Migration: Learn how and why NB birds migrate, plus explore your school grounds using binoculars.
Habitats: Identify the key habitat components for animals, then explore your school grounds to discover which animals might live there.
Pollination: Learn about the process of pollination and the importance of planting native wildflowers through a series of interactive games.
Senses of Seasons: Use the five senses to explore how natural areas change with the seasons!
St. Lawrence 101
Learn what makes this NB ecosystem unique through a series of interactive games.
Tree ID: Learn to identify NB trees and their uses to humans through a guided walk of your school grounds.
Winter Adaptations: Learn how different animals survive the harsh conditions of New Brunswick winters, including a winter walk around your school grounds.
Art & Creative Writing
Atlantic Salmon Printmaking: Learn about Atlantic salmon lifecycle and conservation through the traditional Japanese art form of gyotaku (printmaking). (This module is best suited for an indoor classroom.)
Insects of New Brunswick: Discover some of the critters who crawl and flutter in your school’s backyard, and make a rubbing of several native insect species.
Marine Art Program: Under development, check back soon!
Nature Journaling: Record your outdoor explorations through a series of guided writing exercises. (This module can be done as a stand-alone or as a multi-visit series for deeper exploration.)
Nature Theatre: Design a puppet show following the adventures of NB wildlife and some of the conservation challenges they face. (This module can be done as a stand-alone or as a multi-visit series for deeper exploration.)
Sustainable Fashion: Take action against climate change through a hands-on fibre arts project that repurposes old textiles. (This module is best suited for an indoor classroom.)
Climate
Climate Equity: Under development, check back soon!
Forest Management: Under development, check back soon!
Sustainable Action: Identify local opportunities to combat climate change, then put them into practice through hands-on activities.
Language & Culture
The Night Sky: Learn to identify constellations visible in NB skies and some of the stories we tell about them using a planetarium lamp. (This module is best suited for an indoor classroom.)
Translations in Nature: A guided bilingual walk using nature to teach an additional language. Suitable for anglophone students learning French or francophone students learning English, or for learning language histories at the high school level.
Community
Mindfulness Practices: Learn to recognize the effects of climate anxiety on your body and strategies for addressing it. (This module can be done as a stand-alone or as a multi-visit series for deeper exploration.)
Skutik River Restoration: Learn about the importance of alewife to the Skutik River ecosystem, and how the removal of the Milltown Dam in 2023 has provided a blueprint for future restoration projects. (This module is best suited for an indoor classroom.)
Humanities
Marine Protected Areas: Under development, check back soon!
Government Participation – Environment Edition: Learn how NB residents can have a say in local environmental policies and learn skills, including how to find your elected representatives and pathways for making your voice heard. (This module is best suited for an indoor classroom.)