‍ ‍ What is EcoCooks?

EcoCooks is a science-based environment and food literacy program that addresses how food choices impact our planet.

Through fun, science-based, hands-on workshops students are empowered to take environmental action with every bite.

‍ ‍Program Features

  • Available in both English (Grades 4-12 in BC/AB) and French (Grades 4-7 in BC only)

  • Curriculum-connected, including…

    Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Mathematics, Applied Design, Skills, Health, Technologies, Foods

  • Student-centred, inquiry based lessons

  • Immersive cooking or kitchen skills activities that can be adapted to the unique needs of your classroom

  • Take home activities and teacher resources

EcoCooks engages teachers and students in Core and Curricular Competencies with a focus on hands-on, student-centered learning. Explore our 2025 Impact Report.

 
 

  • Each module consists of four workshops.

    Workshop are designed to be approximately 60-75 minutes long, but are easily adapted to different class times.

  • These four workshops are typically taken over the space of 1 to 4 weeks.

  • The first three workshops tackle the environmental component with fun, hands-on activities designed for a classroom space.

  • The fourth and final workshop is a cooking class where students learn how to apply their new knowledge while preparing food.

    All workshops can be done in a traditional classroom space or in a specialized foods room.

‍ ‍How It Works

Select Your Program Area

EcoCooks Metro Vancouver
Ecocooks Calgary

FAQ’s

  • Yes! To provide teachers with flexible options, EcoCooks has been developed with multiple modules that can be taken independently, as a series, back-to-back, or spaced throughout the year.

  • Each module is 3-4 workshops long. Workshops are designed to be 60-70min long but are easily adapted to different class times.

  • The program is connected most strongly to:

    • Elementary: Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Math, Applied Design, Skills, health, and Technologies

    • Secondary: Science, Social Studies, Food Studies (ADST / CTS / CTF), and Career & Life Skills

    Since we will be cooking and preparing food with students, the final workshop is best run in a classroom with access to food preparation facilities (like a Food Studies room set-up), however; we can adapt the workshop for classrooms without a kitchen. 

  • We believe that all youth should have the opportunity to take part in inspiring environmental education programs. As such, EcoCooks is dedicated to providing economically accessible programs that are appropriate for youth with diverse physical and neuro-emotional learning needs as well as English language learners. Have a special request? Note it in the registration form or contact booking@elements-society.org.

If you live in Kelowna or Vancouver and are interested in learning more about EcoCooks Club (after-school program), click here.