Student Links
Web and resource links for secondary students
Here are some links to other environmental sites for youth.
The Greatest Zine You've Even Seen
A n incredible 'zine designed by our Education Team in summer 2006, full of enviro activism, impacts, writing tips, but words won't do it justice. It's set up for you to just cut and fold it together. Download it here!
Sierra Youth Coalition Group Kit
If you're thinking of starting a group, this kit includes everything from tips for your first meeting to fundraising ideas to consensus decision making. To check out the Sierra Youth Coalition's website and download the Group Kit, click here.
Enviro Networks & Groups
Environmental Youth Alliance (EYA)
A wealth of youth-oriented, action-focused, BC-based projects and info. Lots of good links too.
Green Street
Great action projects and job ideas, as well a free programs for your class.
Sierra Youth Coalition (SYC)
A national, youth driven, and diverse non-profit organization working in Canada. Through grassroots action, SYC works to address globalization, consumption, and climate change, especially in youth communities.
Youth Environmental Network (YEN)
Working to bring together youth environmental groups, to build up their successes and to improve relationships between YENGOs and the government. This is a great place to start if you're looking for resources to start up your own group.
Media & Social Justice Sites
Media Awareness Network
Resources and media literacy information, especially for youth and communities.
Amnesty International Canada
A group of "everyday" people who work to defend individuals and communities whose human rights are being attacked.
Adbusters
Bringing consumption and media awareness to people around the world.
Globalization & Consumption
Check Your Head
Resources, programs and workshops on globalization, sweatshops, food,
and the youth vote. Great resource!
ibuydifferent.org
YOU have the power to make the earth a better place because of what you buy.
Energy & Fuels
Canadian Renewable Fuels Association
Information for students and communities on biodiesel, ethanol, and other reusable fuels in Canada.
Re-Energy
The Pembina Institute's re-energy site, with plans for alternative energy projects and information on solar, wind and other energy alternatives.
Wildlife & Conservation
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Wildlife campaigns and information, with links to WILD education resources.
Destination Conservation
Try out the Destination Conservation challenge, and while you're there check out their excellent links and other challenges.
Ducks Unlimited
Guides and education about wetlands for all ages.
David Suzuki Foundation
Take the Nature Challenge with thousands of other Canadians!
KillerWhales.org
Vancouver Aquariaum's killer whale adoption site, with facts, activities, quizes and a killer whale art gallery.
Rainforest Action Network
Worldwide rainforest campaign information.
Roots and Shoots Organization:
Jane Goodall Foundation
How to start a Roots and Shoots club.
Space for Species
An interactive website with activities that allow you to monitor and track migratory animals.
Vancouver Natural History Society
Provincial naturalists groups that youth can join or start.
World Wildlife Fund
Good page for teachers and students... check out the Schools for Wildlife program.
And check out www.youthactioncentre.ca for a whole lot more links...







