Our mission is to promote quality professional development for Alberta teachers. GEOEC is one of 23 specialist Councils of the Alberta Teachers’ Association.
If you choose to join us, you’ll receive news items in our quarterly newsletter Connections, as well as information about our workshop series. Check out our website for more information!
06/05/2026
Early bird tickets for Shaping the Future 2027 are now available. Shaping the Future is Ever Active’s annual conference that brings together educators, researchers, health and wellness professionals, and community change-makers to collaboratively advance the future of healthy schools and communities.
Registration Details:
https://everactive.org/events/stf/
06/03/2026
2026 AGM - A time to reflect on the amazing year we had!
We invite you to join us for our 2026 Annual General Meeting, which will take place at 8:00 PM MST on June 9th, via Zoom Call.
We will take this time to provide you an update on GEOEC activities during this past year, and answer any questions you have.
Registration Details:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/geoec-annual-agm-2026-tickets-1986161723180?aff=oddtdtcreator
06/01/2026
Led by the Land: Banff Youth Leadership Gathering
Led by the Land is a national conference hosted by Experience Howl, bringing together approximately 130 high school students and 40–50 educators from across Canada for a multi-day, land-based leadership experience.
Registration is open until June 5!
https://www.experiencehowl.com/youth-conference
05/09/2026
That’s a wrap from the Outdoor Learning Conference in Banff! What a weekend!! We’re already looking forward to doing it all over again next year!
Take Me Outside | The Outdoor Learning School & Store | EECOM
05/08/2026
Coming at you from the Outdoor Learning Conference in beautiful Banff National Park. Be on the lookout for the executive crew as they’ll be onsite hosting sessions, helping attendees, and generally just being awesome!!
Take Me Outside | The Outdoor Learning School & Store | EECOM | Darren Moroz | Court Rustemeyer
05/08/2026
The Outdoor Learning Conference is finally here! We look forward to welcoming 500 educators today. 🥰
05/06/2026
Where the Wind Blows
Wind patterns and geography shape climate regions.
This activity was developed by National Geographic and Esri to be used with MapMaker, a digital mapping tool for the classroom.
Check it out right now!
https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/where-the-wind-blows/
05/04/2026
A Sustainable World
The Aga Khan Foundation Canada in partnership with Canadian Geographic has created an interactive map that explores climate, education, gender, and health in a student friendly way.
Explore the map right here:
https://sustainableworld.akfc.ca/
05/01/2026
You Name in Landsat
Create your name using Landsat imagery courtesy of NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration!
https://science.nasa.gov/specials/your-name-in-landsat/
04/30/2026
Right of Passage: Ecological Corridors in Canada
Canadian Geographic has created an interactive map to explore 23 national priority areas for ecological corridors. Check it out below!
https://rightofpassage.canadiangeographic.ca/23-national-priority-areas-for-ecological-corridors/