Environmental Innovation Days are 1-day, no-cost field trips for junior and senior high school students to explore innovations, technology and careers in various natural resource fields. These field trips provide students with hands-on experiences that allow them to dig into what’s being done to mitigate climate change and to empower them to find their own role in Alberta’s natural resource future.
There are four different categories of Energy Innovation Days:
Energy Innovation Day - explore key themes including renewable and alternative energy, Alberta’s path to net-zero, energy efficiency and conservation, green buildings, sustainable transportation
Regional Agriculture Day - visit working agriculture facilities to gain a better understanding of what goes into growing our food, the innovations and technologies that are making the sector more sustainable and the varied careers in the field.
Women in Outdoor Careers - explore career opportunities for women and those who are gender non-conforming in various natural resource sectors including wildlife, water, energy, forestry and more!
Water Innovation Day - dive into the research and careers in water quality monitoring, aquatic ecosystem assessments, wastewater treatment and more
During an Environmental Innovation Day, you can expect an Inside Education educator to be your guide as you travel to various locations to hear from experts in the field, participate in in-person tours and to experience the topic through hands-on activities. Students will also participate in a facilitated workshop that leads them through a reflection of their day and of their own place in the conversation and action.