Telus Spark: Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks in the Being Human Gallery
Join Us for Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks!
We're excited to be hosting Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks at the Being Human Gallery this summer! Drop in for one of our fun, hands-on sessions where children and families can explore sustainability through creative play. Sessions run every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on select Tuesdays throughout the summer. Come say hi, get creative, and discover simple ways to care for our planet together!
Learn more here.
Telus Spark: Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks in the Being Human Gallery
Join Us for Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks!
We're excited to be hosting Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks at the Being Human Gallery this summer! Drop in for one of our fun, hands-on sessions where children and families can explore sustainability through creative play. Sessions run every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on select Tuesdays throughout the summer. Come say hi, get creative, and discover simple ways to care for our planet together!
Learn more here.
VegFest Victoria
Come Say Hi at VegFest Victoria!
We'll be at VegFest Victoria on August 14–15 at Centennial Square, and we'd love to see you there! Stop by our booth to say hello, learn more about our programs, and chat with our team. While you're there, enjoy an incredible lineup of plant-based food, local vendors, live music, inspiring speakers, and all the vibrant energy of one of Victoria's favourite summer festivals. Whether you're vegan, vegetarian, or simply plant-curious, there's something for everyone!
For more information visit: https://positivelyvegan.ca/vegfest-victoria/
Telus Spark: Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks in the Being Human Gallery
Join Us for Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks!
We're excited to be hosting Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks at the Being Human Gallery this summer! Drop in for one of our fun, hands-on sessions where children and families can explore sustainability through creative play. Sessions run every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on select Tuesdays throughout the summer. Come say hi, get creative, and discover simple ways to care for our planet together!
Learn more here.
Seed Saving and swapping
Seed Saving and swapping
Date: Thursday, Aug 6
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Open to all gardeners | children welcome
Come learn about seed-saving and midsummer gardening! Bring some late-summer seeds to trade
Telus Spark: Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks in the Being Human Gallery
Join Us for Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks!
We're excited to be hosting Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks at the Being Human Gallery this summer! Drop in for one of our fun, hands-on sessions where children and families can explore sustainability through creative play. Sessions run every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on select Tuesdays throughout the summer. Come say hi, get creative, and discover simple ways to care for our planet together!
Learn more here.
Telus Spark: Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks in the Being Human Gallery
Join Us for Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks!
We're excited to be hosting Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks at the Being Human Gallery this summer! Drop in for one of our fun, hands-on sessions where children and families can explore sustainability through creative play. Sessions run every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on select Tuesdays throughout the summer. Come say hi, get creative, and discover simple ways to care for our planet together!
Learn more here.
Telus Spark: Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks in the Being Human Gallery
Join Us for Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks!
We're excited to be hosting Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks at the Being Human Gallery this summer! Drop in for one of our fun, hands-on sessions where children and families can explore sustainability through creative play. Sessions run every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on select Tuesdays throughout the summer. Come say hi, get creative, and discover simple ways to care for our planet together!
Learn more here.
Telus Spark: Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks in the Being Human Gallery
Join Us for Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks!
We're excited to be hosting Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks at the Being Human Gallery this summer! Drop in for one of our fun, hands-on sessions where children and families can explore sustainability through creative play. Sessions run every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on select Tuesdays throughout the summer. Come say hi, get creative, and discover simple ways to care for our planet together!
Learn more here.
Telus Spark: Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks in the Being Human Gallery
Join Us for Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks!
We're excited to be hosting Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks at the Being Human Gallery this summer! Drop in for one of our fun, hands-on sessions where children and families can explore sustainability through creative play. Sessions run every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on select Tuesdays throughout the summer. Come say hi, get creative, and discover simple ways to care for our planet together!
Learn more here.
Guided Garden Eco-Mindfulness
Guided Garden Eco-Mindfulness
Date: Saturday July 4
Time: 10:00-10:30am ; 10:30-11:00am ; 11:00-11:30am
Bring a cup for tea | kid-friendly | Drop-in to any of the three sessions
Guided mindfulness in the garden for all ages: using all our senses, grounding ourselves, and connecting to the garden with empathy and gratitude. Optional self-directed activities, including a garden scavenger hunt and mindful sketching
Kids Day at the Park
Kids Day at The Park
Date: Thursday July 2
Time: 4:00-6:00pm
All Ages | Adult supervision Required
Explore the garden through fun, hands-on activities. Wander and wonder among plants and the ecosystems that surround them.
Telus Spark: Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks in the Being Human Gallery
Join Us for Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks!
We're excited to be hosting Planet to Playdough with EcoCooks at the Being Human Gallery this summer! Drop in for one of our fun, hands-on sessions where children and families can explore sustainability through creative play. Sessions run every 30 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on select Tuesdays throughout the summer. Come say hi, get creative, and discover simple ways to care for our planet together!
Learn more here.
Outdoor Learning Conference
The 2026 Outdoor Learning Conference
Elements is excited to be hosting a booth and facilitating a workshop at the 2026 Outdoor Learning Conference!
This year’s theme, Place and Pedagogy: Where Learning Happens, highlights the powerful connection between learning, land, and lived experience.
The conference will continue to centre Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Health & Wellbeing, and Environmental & Climate Change Education, bringing together educators and change‑makers from across the country. Participants will hear from leaders in these fields through inspiring keynote presentations, engaging panel discussions, and hands‑on educational workshops.
Take Me Outside, the Canadian Network for Environmental Education, the Global Environmental and Outdoor Education Council, and the Outdoor Learning School & Store are proud to host this event and invite you to gather in community through inclusion, inspiration, and ideas. We hope to see you there!
Learn more at: https://takemeoutside.ca/conference/
Girl Guides Rally Day at Big Four Building (Stampede Park)
Join us on Saturday, May 2, 10 am-3 pm: Girl Guides Rally Day at Big Four Building (Stampede Park)
Look out for our EcoCooks booth at Girl Guides Rally Day - an event held every 3 years for all Girl Guide members aged 5-18 and their mentors in the Calgary area. This year's theme: "Ignite the Spirit - Connect, Challenge, and Celebrate" - perfect for empowering a future generation of environmental stewards connected to the Earth and each other.
Cook for the Planet Workshop - Trout Lake Community Centre
Celebrate Earth Day with us at Trout Lake!
Join EcoCooks at the Trout Lake Community Centre for a day full of hands-on fun, food, and learning!
Featured Workshop (11:00–12:30)
Kids ages 7–12 (with a parent/guardian) are invited to cook up delicious lentil tacos, share a meal together, and take part in a short environmental activity.
$10 to register (covers food)
*spots are limited!*
Drop by our booth (11:00–2:00)
Try kid-friendly knife skills (with playdough!)
Learn about our programs
Enter to win a prize while supporting our work
Whether you’re cooking with us or just stopping by, there’s something for everyone
Save your spot + learn more: https://anc.ca.apm.activecommunities.com/vancouver/activity/search/detail/613131?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true&locale=en-US
Event details: https://troutlakecc.com/event/earth-day-celebration/
Pop-up Workshops at TELUS Spark: How to “Beet” Food Waste with EcoCooks
Join us on Friday, April 24, 10 am-2 pm for: Pop-Up Workshops at TELUS Spark: How to "Beet" Food Waste with EcoCooks
Why waste food when you can transform it? Learn how small actions to reduce and upcycle waste in creative ways (like creating art from paint made from food scraps) can add up to a big impact.
Sessions run every 30 min in the Atrium from 10:00 am - 1:30 pm. For all ages (under 7 must be accompanied by an adult)
Located at the TELUS Spark Atrium - admission to TELUS Spark required. Visit the Atrium to sign-up for a timeslot
EcoCooks: Mind Your Food at The Alex Community Food Centre
EcoCooks is partnering with The Alex Community Food Centre in Calgary as part of their Mind Your Food program! If you’re interested in joining us, please contact Gii at gmasters@thealex.ca
EcoCooks: Conservation Champions Club at the Calgary Zoo
EcoCooks is partnering with The Calgary Zoo / Wilder Institute to deliver workshops for their Conservation Champions Club cohorts (youth aged 14-17)!
Together we'll explore how food is produced, discover what happens when it's wasted, and prepare a delicious planet-friendly, food waste-reducing meal!
Learn more at: https://www.calgaryzoo.com/education/conservation-champions/
Free Workshop: EcoCooks X City of Delta
Learn how food gets from the farm to your plate and why so much of it goes to waste. This hands-on, interactive workshop explores the environmental impacts of food waste and practical ways to prevent it at home and beyond. Participants will take part in engaging activities, then put learning into action by cooking and sharing a simple, delicious meal designed to reduce food waste. This free workshop combines learning, cooking, and reflection, and is suitable for all skill levels.
For ages 13 and up (ages 13–15 must be accompanied by an adult).
February 21, 2026
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
South Delta Recreation Centre - Hall B
Learn more and register here.
Calgary City Teachers' Convention booth
Look out for us this weekend at the Calgary City Teachers' Convention booth!
ISABC Youth Sustainability Conference 2026
ISABC, in partnership with UBC Sustainability Hub, is excited to announce their fourth annual Youth Sustainability Conference - and our team at Elements will be there!
Bringing together students from 27 schools across Southern BC, this exciting event provides the opportunity for young people to learn about the many ways individuals and communities are taking action for the planet and changing the game.
Date: February 20th, 2026
Location: UBC
Audience: Grade 6-12
Cost Member School: $20 per student
Cost Non-Member School: $30 per student
Learn more here.
Master Recycler Conference
Organized by the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC) and Master Recycler participants, this event brings together experts, industry leaders, and community members to explore innovative strategies and solutions for reducing plastic pollution.
This is a highly interactive virtual conference. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and give suggestions on how we can all take actionable steps to rethink our waste in Metro Vancouver and beyond.
Register here.
This online event takes place with local and far-away experts over two days on Saturday and Sunday, January 24 to 25, from 12pm to 4pm both days.
The Alex Community Food Centre
Join us at The Alex Community Food Centre in Calgary for an interactive sustainability workshop that explores practical ways to reduce waste and make more eco-friendly choices in the kitchen and beyond. Together, we’ll share ideas, tools, and inspiration to make everyday actions more sustainable — from mindful cooking to reducing food waste.
Come connect with your community, learn simple zero-waste tips, and discover how small changes can make a big impact!
📍 The Alex Community Food Centre, Calgary
📅 November 18, 2025
The Alex Community Food Centre
Join us at The Alex Community Food Centre in Calgary for an interactive sustainability workshop that explores practical ways to reduce waste and make more eco-friendly choices in the kitchen and beyond. Together, we’ll share ideas, tools, and inspiration to make everyday actions more sustainable — from mindful cooking to reducing food waste.
Come connect with your community, learn simple zero-waste tips, and discover how small changes can make a big impact!
📍 The Alex Community Food Centre, Calgary
📅 November 18, 2025
The Alex Community Food Centre
Join us at The Alex Community Food Centre in Calgary for an interactive sustainability workshop that explores practical ways to reduce waste and make more eco-friendly choices in the kitchen and beyond. Together, we’ll share ideas, tools, and inspiration to make everyday actions more sustainable — from mindful cooking to reducing food waste.
Come connect with your community, learn simple zero-waste tips, and discover how small changes can make a big impact!
📍 The Alex Community Food Centre, Calgary
📅 November 18, 2025
The Alex Community Food Centre
Join us at The Alex Community Food Centre in Calgary for an interactive sustainability workshop that explores practical ways to reduce waste and make more eco-friendly choices in the kitchen and beyond. Together, we’ll share ideas, tools, and inspiration to make everyday actions more sustainable — from mindful cooking to reducing food waste.
Come connect with your community, learn simple zero-waste tips, and discover how small changes can make a big impact!
📍 The Alex Community Food Centre, Calgary
📅 November 18, 2025
EcoCooks X Bits & Bites at the Bowness Community Association
EcoCooks X Bits & Bites at the Bowness Community Association
Join EcoCooks at the BCA to learn about how "scrappy cooking" can help reduce food waste and prepare delicious tofu-veggie dumplings and dipping sauce to enjoy and take home!
Pro-D Day with Metro Vancouver: Connecting to Nature and Zero Waste: A Classroom to Community Field Experience
Hosted by Metro Vancouver School and Youth Leadership Programs, this professional development field trip to Deas Island Regional Park and the Vancouver Landfill and Zero Waste Centre will inspire teachers to make learning about nature and sustainability personal, meaningful, local, action-oriented, and fun!
Available for Vancouver School Board teachers of grade 5 to 12.
Register here.
Participants will:
Connect with teachers and partners who share a passion for teaching and learning about, and for people, place, and planet
Get to know (and take away) strategies and resources to connect students to nature and the systems we depend upon every day – at home, school, and in the community
Be introduced to Zero Waste Place, a program of Elements Society and the City of Vancouver available to VSB Schools
Take a field trip (bus transportation provided!) with your peers:
Tour the nearby Vancouver Landfill & Zero Waste Centre and discover how waste is managed (and reduced) onsite and across our region
Experience the rich outdoor learning environment of Deas Island Regional Park and consider how to extend learning into nearby parks
Enjoy a light and tasty vegetarian lunch
Take away tools and resources, including a Metro Vancouver satellite map, to support connecting to local sustainability topics – in your classroom and beyond!
Date and time
Friday, November 21, 2025, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location
Sexsmith Elementary
Please note: This workshop will take place outdoors and will include climbing a short set of stairs and walking on uneven trails. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable close-toed shoes for walking and exploring.
The Alex Community Food Centre
Join us at The Alex Community Food Centre in Calgary for an interactive sustainability workshop that explores practical ways to reduce waste and make more eco-friendly choices in the kitchen and beyond. Together, we’ll share ideas, tools, and inspiration to make everyday actions more sustainable — from mindful cooking to reducing food waste.
Come connect with your community, learn simple zero-waste tips, and discover how small changes can make a big impact!
📍 The Alex Community Food Centre, Calgary
📅 November 18, 2025