Education

Environmental Education in Canada

According to the Web site of the Canadian Museum of Nature, learning about nature enables us to make better decisions about the environment. It helps us to understand nature’s impact on our lives and our impact on nature.

Over the last century, nature education in Canada has evolved from personal observations and guided tours into highly advanced environmental studies.

Students from around the world come to Canada to study the scientific side of the environment as well as the political and social aspects.

Canadian educators and researchers for the environment include Dr. David Suzuki, a long-time environmental advocate, scientist, broadcaster and recipient of the United Nations Environment Medal.

Many nature organizations also educate the public about Canada’s natural heritage. For example, the Canadian Biodiversity Information Network shares information on biodiversity, which refers to all living species and their relationships to each other. Biodiversity provides food, medicine, and much more. Humans use about 40,000 species of plants and animals every day.

Taking a walk in the wilderness is still the best way to learn about Canada’s nature. Canada’s municipal, provincial, and national parks provide plenty of opportunities. Many parks feature interpretive centres to raise awareness of Canada’s flora and fauna and to teach people how to protect it.

This section is for learning about nature.