The Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change is dedicated to enhancing environmental education at all levels and offers many high school outreach activities. We provide Reach Ahead resources and hands-on skill building to support and foster environmental, sustainability, and social justice education for the next generation. With our increasingly interconnected world and booming population, the need for active citizenship and environmental stewardship has never been greater. From wetland conservation and planning sustainable cities to pushing for social justice and bringing about corporate social responsibility, the resources we offer in EUC will complement your EcoSchool’s EcoMandate and assist in your planning for Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) activities.
Ready-to-use Curriculum Resources from Environmental & Urban Change Experts
Bring the expertise of researchers and scholars from the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change at York U into your classroom. Offering curriculum resources from 9 to 12 classes in Geography, Science, Business, Indigenous Studies and World Issues.
Class Field Trips and SHSM Reach Ahead Days at York U
Looking for hands-on, Reach Ahead activities for your classes or SHSM programs? Consider a class trip to York U for a day with experts and current students in the Faculty of Environmental & Urban Change. Your day can include one of our dynamic workshops or a guest lecture, exploring the Keele Campus on a Sustainable Campus Tour and much more!
Create a Sustainable Classroom & Community
Learn new ways to make your classroom sustainable and join one of our monthly classroom challenges to win fun prizes.
Dig in at our Maloca Community Garden
Do you have a community garden at your school or looking to learn about urban gardening? Spend a day and dig in to our Maloca Community gardens. Special workshop sessions hosted by our Garden experts and Indigenous earthworkers.
Celebrate GIS Day 2024 with EUC
Join us on November 20 as we mark GIS Day, a global event celebrating the transformative power of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geomatics. Every year, institutions and enthusiasts worldwide recognize the profound impact these technologies have on our daily lives, from urban planning and environmental conservation to disaster management and beyond.
Become an EUC Student for a day program
Thinking about university and want to know what a day is really like? Register for this program to spend a day like an EUC student going to class and studying on campus.
Get Immersed in Las Nubes: March Break Trips to YorkU’s Ecocampus
For nearly 20 years, the Las Nubes Project has provided York University students with immersive summer field courses. Now, we're bringing this incredible opportunity to high school students! This 7-day program offers a unique chance to explore and learn in the vibrant, tropical landscapes of Southern Costa Rica during March Break.
Reserve now for Change Your World 2025! The biggest high school engagement event at YorkU will be coming back for Earth Month on April 30! Join us for a dynamic day of hands-on, immersive and interactive learning on how your students can create positive change for a just and sustainable future.
Explore the sustainability features of the York University Keele Campus with one of our current students. Learn about all the ways we are making positive change in our own community and discover the various ecosystems in living labs on our campus.
Frameworks for Environmental Highschool Engagement
The Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University is dedicated to empowering the next generation of changemakers to create positive change for a better world. Our High School Engagement Framework is designed to foster a comprehensive and collaborative approach to education from Grade 9 to post-secondary education by integrating various program structures, curriculum development resources, and community engagement initiatives.
Professional Development for Educators
Professional Development Opportunities with EUC
EUC recognizes the importance of ongoing learning and supporting our educators to lead the next generation of change makers. Below are our annual PD opportunities with EUC.
OAGEE Conference
The Ontario Association of Geographic and Environmental Education is a leading subject association for teachers in the province of Ontario. Our mandate is to support teachers in their implementation of the Ontario Ministry of Education’s curriculum policy. EUC hosts the annual Spring Conference.
TD Eco-source Partnership
Ecosource is an innovative Ontario-based organization that inspires the community to become more environmentally responsible through creative public education. Join the free professional development collaboration between Ecosource and EUC.
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