Presentations & Workshops

Jeopardy Game: Environmental Edition

As a follow up to the presentation, we will play an environmental version of Jeopardy for the students to put into practice what they just learned. Just like the real game, students are split into 3 teams, they pick and choose categories that are based upon the content provided through the Grade 9-12 Living Sustainably presentation, and try to finish with the most points to win! Prizes are given out to the winning team as well as participation prizes for all students!

Grades 9-12, 60 minutes, in person

Intended for First Nation schools, this presentation provides a basic understanding for high school students about Traditional Ecological Knowledge, its role in protecting the environment, and how that knowledge is connected to Indigenous worldviews. This includes an overview of current waste practices in various First Nation communities around Manitoba and examples of how communities are making changes to live more sustainable ways of life to ensure there’s a healthy planet for the next seven generations. Students will learn actions they can take to respect the environment.

Grades 9-12, 60 minutes, in person

Intended for First Nation classrooms, this presentation provides a basic understanding of Traditional Ecological Knowledge in relation to Indigenous worldviews – how we are connected with the planet and how we must find a harmonious balance with our environment for the sake of the next seven generations. This includes actions students can take at home, in school, or within their community. Examples will explore what other schools in First Nation communities around Manitoba are doing to reduce their impact on Mother Earth. 

Grades 5-8, 1 hour, in person

How much waste does your school produce in 24 hours? And how much of that should be going to recycling, reuse, or compost? We can help you run one or more waste audits on your school with the participation of students and staff. Waste audits are customized based on what teachers are looking for.

Grades 1-12, Contact us for availability and cost, presented by Compost Team

Have you ever thought about the resources required to make your cell phone? Or what it took to produce the jeans you are wearing? From resource extraction to disposal, the materials economy has created a linear system of consumption on the finite planet we call home. This presentation covers ways to help our planet – buy less, fix more, trade often, and divert all waste from the landfill.

Grades 6-12, $180, 45 minutes

Everyone is curious about what happens to recyclables after they get picked up. Using samples and illustrations, this presentation tracks four common materials (paper, metal, glass, plastic) from blue box through re-processing to end use. With older students, we also critically consider the role of recycling as a resource conservation practice. Our most popular presentation.

Grades K-12, $180, 45 minutes

Smoothies made from our bike blender are always a hit. For $250/presentation, we run the blender, using nut-free ingredients, and discuss active school travel with students, OR you can rent it outright for $180 plus $500 deposit. Please let us know in advance about any allergy concerns in advance to the presentation. 

For Presentations outside of Winnipeg, there will be an additional fee. 

Grades K-12, $250/presentation

Learn how our worm friends can make a rich fertilizer, right in your classroom! This presentation includes hands-on time exploring red wriggler worms. We’ll discuss what composting is, why it matters, and how to care for a vermicomposting bin.

Grades K-12, $180, 45 minutes, offered by Composting Team