Schedule of presentations for the pavillon

Monday

Monday, May 11, 8:00 – 9:00

Partners promotional videos showing in loop

Monday, May 11, 10:30 – 11:00

Launch of the International Festival of Environmental Storytelling book "Contes verts pour une planète bleue"

Presenter: Thierry Pardo

Monday, May 11, 11:00 – 11:20

Rivers to Oceans

Presenter: Canadian Wildlife Federation

Do you know where water goes once it’s flushed down the toilet, what issues are facing our water supply, where the water that pours out of our tap comes from, or what happens to water once it goes down the storm sewer? Welcome to the Rivers to Oceans Water Under Fire series where you will discover the answers to these questions, discover why it’s important to learn more about water and find ways that you can help protect water through your everyday activities.

Monday, May 11, 11:30 – 12:15

The Educational Twist: Using community-based education and engagement to attract volunteers for proactive conservation

Presenter: Carolyn Anne Budgell, Wetlands Program Coordinator, BC Wildlife Federation

Carolyn will discuss how she meets the challenge of restoring wetland habitat in one of North America's top tourist venues, Whistler British Columbia, through the use of experiential education to attract residents and tourists who are interested in wetland rehabilitation.

Monday, May 11, 12:15 – 13:00

Conversations about research on the state of conservation education

With: Dr. Leo Elshof, Associate Professor of Education, Acadia University and Canadian Wildlife Federation Learning Institute Fellow

Join in an informal conversation with Dr. Leo Elshof, Associate Professor of Education, Acadia University, about the state of wildlife conservation education in Canada and other countries.

Monday, May 11, 13:00 – 14:00

H2Our Life: Now is not soon enough

Presenters: Karen Luzny B.ED, M.ED; high school art teacher at Michael A. Riffel High School, Regina, Saskatchewan and grade 11 students Caitlynn Beckett, Kaitlyn Juba, Lacie Ripplinger and Columbian exchange student Pablo Jaramillo.

Using art as a catalyst for discussion, action and change, students will share their personal experiences about water issues through their “visual voice.” Karen Luzny and her students will present on how they have drawn on international conferences, social media and charities to create awareness at their school and in their community. Karen Luzny will present the pedagogical foundations supporting the concept.

Monday, May 11, 15:00 – 15:20

Hinterland Who’s Who at 5WEEC

Presenters: Louis René Sénéchal and Debbie Griff

Hinterland Who’s Who is a collaboration between the Canadian Wildlife Federation and Environment Canada and is one of Canada’s longest-running wildlife education programs. See the newest videos from the “wildly” successful HWW program.

Monday, May 11, 17:00 – 17:45

Showing of the “Children of the World” documentary

The 5th World Environmental Education Congress exhibition will be an informative commercial event that will shine the spotlight on Quebec, Canadian and international know-how in the areas of education, teaching and the environment.

This space will bring together organizations, institutions and businesses engaged in environmental education or offering examples of environmental responsibility.

A multitude of activities will take place at this convergence point, where exhibitors will have the chance to enjoy direct contact with a choice clientele.

Tuesday

Tuesday, May 12, 8:00 – 9:00

Partners promotional videos showing in loop

Tuesday, May 12, 10:00 – 10:15

Announcement of the winner of the contest for the most eco-responsible booth

Tuesday, May 12, 10:15 – 11:00

H2Our Life: Now is not soon enough

Presenters: Karen Luzny B.ED, M.ED; high school art teacher at Michael A. Riffel High School, Regina, Saskatchewan and grade 11 students Caitlynn Beckett, Kaitlyn Juba, Lacie Ripplinger and Columbian exchange student Pablo Jaramillo.

Using art as a catalyst for discussion, action and change, students will share their personal experiences about water issues through their “visual voice.” Karen Luzny and her students will present on how they have drawn on international conferences, social media and charities to create awareness at their school and in their community. Karen Luzny will present the pedagogical foundations supporting the concept.

Tuesday, May 12, 11:40 – Noon

Rivers to Oceans

Presenter: Canadian Wildlife Federation

Do you know where water goes once it’s flushed down the toilet, what issues are facing our water supply, where the water that pours out of our tap comes from, or what happens to water once it goes down the storm sewer? Welcome to the Rivers to Oceans Water Under Fire series where you will discover the answers to these questions, discover why it’s important to learn more about water and find ways that you can help protect water through your everyday activities.

Tuesday, May 12, 12:00 – 12:45

Conversations about research on the adoption of emergent technologies by educators

With: Dr. Richard Mrazek, Professor of Education and Board of Governors' Teaching Chair, Lethbridge and Canadian Wildlife Federation Learning Institute Fellow

Join in an informal conversation with Dr. Richard Mrazek, Professor of Education, University of Lethbridge, about  research on the adoption of emergent technologies by educators.

Tuesday, May 12, 12:45 – 13:30

Conversations about the Global Learning Space concept and research on the use of the Distance Learning (DL) / E-learning / On-line learning approach

With: Dr. Yves Jean, Professor and Director of Sciences and Technologies Department, Télé-Université (Université du Québec à Montréal) and Canadian Wildlife Federation Learning Institute Fellow

Join in an informal conversation with Dr. Yves Jean, Professor and Director of Sciences and Technologies Department, Télé-Université (Université du Québec à Montréal), on the use of Distance Learning / E-learning / On-line learning in education and the Global Learning Space (GLS) concept.

Tuesday, May 12, 15:00 – 15:30

Book Launch: Toolkit for Communication, Education and Public Awareness (CEPA)

Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Commission for Education and Communication of IUCN.

Presenters: David Ainsworth - SCBD, Susana Padua, IUCN

Tuesday, May 12, 15:30 – 15:50

Hinterland Who’s Who at 5WEEC

Presenters: Debbie Griff

Hinterland Who’s Who is a collaboration between the Canadian Wildlife Federation and Environment Canada and is one of Canada’s longest-running wildlife education programs. See the newest videos from the “wildly” successful HWW program.

Tuesday, May 12, 17:00 – 17:30

Rivers to Oceans : Premier showing of CWF’s newest video of the St. Lawrence River

Tuesday, May 12, 17:45 – 18:30

Showing of the “Children of the World” documentary

Wednesday

Wednesday, May 13, 8:00 – 9:00

Partners promotional videos showing in loop

Wednesday, May 13, 10:00 – 10:10

Announcement of the winner of the draw for the “Congress Crossroads” trip for 2.

Sponsored by Tembec and Air Canada.

Wednesday, May 13, 10:10 – 10:30

Hinterland Who’s Who at 5WEEC

Presenters: Debbie Griff

Hinterland Who’s Who is a collaboration between the Canadian Wildlife Federation and Environment Canada and is one of Canada’s longest-running wildlife education programs. See the newest videos from the “wildly” successful HWW program.

Wednesday, May 13, 12:15 – 12:45

Rivers to Oceans : Premier showing of CWF’s newest video of the St. Lawrence River

Wednesday, May 13, 12:45 – 13:30

Showing of the “Children of the World” documentary

Wednesday, May 13, 15:00 – 15:20

Rivers to Oceans

Presenter: Canadian Wildlife Federation

Do you know where water goes once it’s flushed down the toilet, what issues are facing our water supply, where the water that pours out of our tap comes from, or what happens to water once it goes down the storm sewer? Welcome to the Rivers to Oceans Water Under Fire series where you will discover the answers to these questions, discover why it’s important to learn more about water and find ways that you can help protect water through your everyday activities.