Want to get inside the world of natural resources management?
Join Inside Education for an up-close look at how forest and water management converge in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains on this one-of-a-kind teacher PD program!
The Seed Banks and Streambanks teacher professional development program invites teachers, B. Ed students, and administrators from across the province to tour the landscape where our most vital natural resources are managed.
This PD will engage with representatives from industry, non-profits, researchers, and more to explore how healthy ecosystems and sustainable resource management coincide in the headwaters of Alberta’s most populous regions. On top of this, Inside Education will support participants in bringing what we learn into the classroom to support and enrich the curriculum.
Apply now to receive a full scholarship for this one-of-a-kind learning opportunity! Full scholarships include all meals, accommodation, and transportation during the program. Like all Inside Education programs, this teacher PD includes a subsidy to offset costs for either travel or supply teachers.
Program Details
When: October 15-17, 2026
Where: Starting and ending in Calgary, traveling to Rocky Mountain House
Who: This program is open to all teachers, administrators, and B.Ed students
Throughout this program, you will:
- Get an inside look at the science of natural resource management in Alberta
- Discover the technology and innovations that make this industry tick
- Engage with representatives from industry, non-profits, researchers, and more to explore how healthy ecosystems and sustainable resource management coincide in the headwaters of Alberta’s most populous regions
- Acquire boots-on-the-ground experience that will boost your confidence when teaching subjects related to natural resources
- Network with like-minded beginning teachers from all across the province
- Walk away with tools, activities, and resources from Inside Education to support you when you’re in the classroom!
Like all Inside Education programs, this teacher PD is no-cost and includes a subsidy for either travel or supply teachers.
Full scholarships include all meals, accommodation, and transportation during the program.
Check out our Teacher PD FAQs to find out more!
Contact Program Manager Natalie Graveline with any questions.
Please inquire if you would like more detail or have a special program request!