Overview of Programs
The Centre not only showcases sustainable building practices, energy conservation and environmental education programs, but it serves as a training ground for future teachers in strategies for effective environmental education and alternative, sustainable living. We offer more than 40 curriculum linked programs to elementary and high school students. We also offer workshops on environmental education to student teachers from Trent’s School of Professional Learning and we provide hands-on workshops, lectures and seminars on sustainability to the general public.
The Environment Centre is an excellent individual and community resource for environmental education. We are dedicated to the promotion and delivery of interactive, experiential and enjoyable learning for a future that moves beyond a fossil fuel economy, to a model of gentle and sustainable living that inspires our children to create and experience a cleaner, greener future.
Sample topics include:
- Alternative energy
- Habitat
- Climate change
- Ecological footprint
- Species at risk
- Diversity
- Water quality
- Air quality
- Sustainable living
Workshops
We are also very proud of our group and weekend Workshops for local teachers and student teacher candidates in environmental education at Trent University, and the general public. Workshop topics include:
- Sustainable Buildings
- Renewable Energy
- Teaching Environmental Education
- Passive Solar Construction
