Take Action! | Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area

We want to encourage you to Take Action! You can make a difference in conservation by taking on an issue or problem and working to find solutions in your community. There are plenty of ways you can be a conservation leader and protect the environment, and we want to help you.

Explore the sections below to discover ways you can start making a difference in your community today.

One Simple Act

Order Alberta Environment’s One Simple Act in the Classroom Toolkit to help students adopt simple actions to reduce waste, conserve water and lower energy consumption.

Earth Day Canada

April is Earth Month, so check out this page to see how you can participate.

Green Learning

A resource for teachers to teach students the green way!

WILD Education – Canadian Wildlife Federation

This site has some great ideas for Habitat Projects that you can do individually or as a group.

Yellowfish Road – Trout Unlimited Canada

This project is simple and easy to do with an organization or group. Check out Yellowfish Road to find out how you can participate.

Earth Rangers

Earth Rangers is a kids’ conservation organization that engages students in environmental education, raising awareness, and inspiring them to take action in their community. They provide school outreach programs across Canada through School Assembly (both virtually and in-person) and have a series of interactive classroom activities and lessons.

Carbon Footprint Calculator – 8 Billion Trees

How big is your Carbon Footprint? Calculate your Carbon Footprint as a class and learn how to reduce your students’ carbon emissions.

Indigenous Leadership in Conservation

Explore Indigenous leadership in conservation in collaboration with Parks Canada. Investigate case studies from across Canada of how the traditional knowledge of Indigenous Peoples is leading the way for conservation in Canada!

CPAWS

Check out the “Take Action” tab and the list of Regional Campaigns to find out how you and your students can get involved in your area.

World Wildlife Fund – WWF Canada

This WWF link has a few ideas for organizations, classrooms, or even individuals on how to take a step closer towards a healthier earth for all living things.

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

“Conservation Champions” in the “Why We Matter” tab has a lot of information about education research and outreach, with ideas of things you can do to take action. Other opportunities include booking a school program, adopting an animal, or bringing in your old cell phones to help save the gorillas.

Eco Kids

Discover ways you can help the environment through outdoor play. Check out this list of educational resources you can do with your students to make a difference in your community!

The Green Hour

It’s time to reconnect children with nature. The time a child spends outdoors has been declining in recent years, and this is a trend we need to reverse. Check out the Green Hour Society Website to find activities to connect your students to nature.

Waste and Recycling Education Resources – City of Calgary

This page has many educational resources on waste and recycling. Find lesson plans, activities, school tours, and more.

Join the Lorax to Help Save Energy, Water, and Protect the Planet – Energy Star

Help the Lorax save the planet with these fun activity books you can print for free to help your students learn about protecting the environment. This activity pairs greatly with the reading of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss to your students.

Be a Hummingbird – David Suzuki Foundation

Download free activity guides that help your students identify how they can make a difference in their community and adopt more Eco-friendly practices.

Take Climate Action (Educator Resources) – Government of Canada

This site has a number of educational resources that can be used to enhance curriculum material for environmental education.

Climate Kids – Government of Canada

Play fun online games to learn about climate change and tips you can do to help.

Parks Canada

Learn how Parks Canada is taking steps towards conservation and ways you and your students can join through Citizen Science.

Green Kids – Green Calgary

Green Kids offers many resources on environmental education in Calgary. They also offer programs for schools year-round.

City of Calgary

Check out Calgary’s Environment Guide for important information on recycling, composting, urban tree care, climate change, and more. Read about the different strategies the City of Calgary is doing to lessen negative impacts on the environment.

Earth Day Canada

April is Earth Month, so check out this page to see how you can participate.

Environment and Climate Change Canada

Resources for how your family can help fight climate change in Canada and at home.

CPAWS

Check out the “Take Action” tab and the list of Regional Campaigns to find out how you and your family can get involved in your area.

One Nature – David Suzuki Foundation

Explore this fun Website to see what David Suzuki suggests you can do to help nature! As a family, take on The One Nature Challenge to create a habit of connecting with nature each day.

World Wildlife Fund – WWF Canada

This WWF link has a few ideas for families, classrooms, or even individuals on how to take a step closer towards a healthier earth for all living things.

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo

“Conservation” in the “Why We Matter” tab has a lot of information about education research and outreach, with ideas of things you can do to take action. Other opportunities include donating to the zoo, adopting an animal, or even bringing in your old cell phones to help save the gorillas.

The Green Hour

It’s time to reconnect your child with nature. The time a child spends outdoors has been declining in recent years, and this is a trend we need to reverse. Check out the Green Hour Society Website to find activities to connect your child to nature.

Carbon Footprint Calculator – 8 Billion Trees

How big is your Carbon Footprint? Calculate your Carbon Footprint as a family and learn how to reduce your carbon emissions.

Foothills Land Trust

Is an organization working towards preserving Alberta’s foothills. Check out their Website to see how they work and what they are currently doing.

Eco Kids

Canada’s environmental destination for kids of all ages. Discover ways you and your family can help the environment through outdoor play. Check out the “Act” tab for activities your family can do at home to make a difference in your community!

NatureHood – Nature Canada

Tips for changing your neighbourhood into a Naturehood! Learn to connect with nature in your own backyard.

Green Calgary

Discover ways Calgarians can take effective environmental action in their homes, workplaces, schools and communities. Click on “Green Homes & Communities” to find out more!

Parks Canada

Learn how Parks Canada is taking steps towards conservation and ways you and your family can join through Citizen Science.

Learning About Conservation

We love to play outdoors, so what can we do to make sure that nature can continue to be enjoyed?

Outdoor Play

Read about the positive impacts of outdoor play on childhood development in this article from the Canadian Paediatric Society.

Earth Rangers

Become an Earth Ranger to save and protect wildlife! Take on real-world Missions like planting trees, creating butterfly gardens, building backyard habitats. Earn badges and complete challenges to earn rewards to become the ultimate Earth Ranger! Ask your parents/adults first to download the app.