FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
VANCOUVER, January 28, 2025 – With growing demand for climate change education, many educators across BC and Alberta are facing challenges in accessing the resources they need to effectively teach the subject. A national study conducted by Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF) and Leger Research Intelligence Group (2022), found that only 34% of teachers feel they have the necessary knowledge and skills to teach climate change. The study also revealed that 64% of teachers agree that the education system should be doing "a lot more" to prepare students for the realities of climate change.
In response to these pressing issues, we are thrilled to announce the launch of Find Educational Resources Now (FERN), a centralized platform designed to connect educators and learners with environmental education programs across BC and Alberta.
FERN connects the entire environmental education community, offering a solution to organizations that struggle with outreach, and helping teachers and learners quickly find programs tailored to their specific needs. By providing a streamlined search tool with customizable filters, FERN makes it easier than ever for educators to access programs and resources that are relevant to their classrooms.
Why FERN?
Many small environmental education organizations lack the resources and time to market their programs.
Teachers don’t have time to sift through internet search results to find programs that work for their class needs.
FERN’s centralized directory will allow us to assess gaps in environmental education offerings across every corner of the provinces over time, providing valuable data to support new programming priorities.
“Our hope is that FERN will bring the environmental education community together to ensure that, regardless of where learners are across BC and Alberta, they will have access to high-quality environmental education opportunities” Samantha Rogers, Executive Director, Elements Society.
FERN is currently in beta, and we welcome feedback from users. To join FERN or add your environmental education program to the platform, visit fern.elements-society.org.
About Elements Society
Elements Society is on a mission to inspire environmental action through education. Elements’ innovative programs and initiatives empower individuals and organizations to lead positive environmental change. For more information about Elements, visit https://elements-society.org/ or follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Media Contacts
Samantha Rogers Serena Bonneville
samantha@elements-society.org serena@elements-society.org
(604) 695-0165