Resource Guide Listing

For more details, or to arrange a workshop, contact the Conservation Education Coordinator at (867) 667-3675.

Project WILD (K-12)

The classic, tried and true. Project WILD offers a plethora of activities related to wildlife and environment, and can be used in any grade or subject. Available through an in-service or after-hours workshop. Sponsored by the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF).

Project WET (K-12)

A recent addition to the line-up, this mega-guide (516 pages and 91 fun activities!) aims to "facilitate and promote awareness, appreciation, knowledge and stewardship of water resources". Teachers are required to take a hands-on workshop.

Project Caribou: An Educator's Guide to the Wild Caribou of North America

Caribou are everywhere in Canada...just have a look at the 25 cent piece in your pocket! This new resource uses caribou to teach ecosystem management and conservation biology approaches. Cooperatively developed by agencies across the North and elsewhere.

Project Caribou Website with PDF downloads

Below Zero

What do wild animals do in winter-challenged habitats? Find out in this long-awaited cold climate supplement to Project WILD, made in Canada for Canadian teachers. Contains almost 50 activities with extensive background information.

Wild About Bears

New in 2007, this resource features background information on the three bears of North America, and numerous teacher-friendly activities to reinforce concepts. Includes a Yukon section.

Protected Areas: Preserving Our Future

Innovative activities help the learner discover the why's and how's of creating protected areas in the Yukon. In one lesson, overlay maps help students make informed decisions about protection in two study areas: Kluane and Tombstone. A video is also included. Look for a copy in your school.

Wolves: A Yukon Learning Resource (K-10)

All about wolves and how they fit in their ecosystem. Activities are divided into primary, intermediate and high school levels. One unit gets students to critically examine media reports about wolves.

Wild Sheep of North America

All about wild sheep in the Yukon and elsewhere. Like all of the resources listed here, up-to-date information is complemented by hands-on activity ideas. Complements Project WILD.

Backyard Biodiversity and Beyond (Yukon)

A Yukon-specific adaptation of a BC-developed resource about a critical global issue.

See our Backyard Biodiversity page to download modules in pdf format.

A Leader's Guide to Teaching and Learning "Leave No Trace"

The Department of Environment is actively promoting the "leave no trace" or "LNT" ethic. This guide is full of ideas and activities for sharing LNT with your class. Workshop required.

Leave No Trace Educators Kit 108 KB

Leave No Trace Trip Journals 22 KB

Contact the Conservation Education Coordinator

Environment Yukon, Conservation Officer Services Branch

Government of Yukon

Box 2703 (V-18)
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: 867-667-3675
Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408 local 3675
Fax: 867-393-6206

Email: remy.rodden@gov.yk.ca