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Northern Lights Forest Education Society
Learning about the forest, in the forest!
Who We Are
The Northern Lights Forest Education Society (NLFES) is a non-profit organization in the Mackenzie Region of Alberta. We are a group that is committed to delivering forest education programs to communities in Northwestern Alberta.
What We Do
The NLFES inspires learning through outdoor events and community partnerships. We offer a number of Forest Educational Programs to schools and communities.
Our Approach
Through partnerships with schools, industry, local government, organizations, individuals, First Nations and Metis communities, the NLFES plays a part in increasing awareness of the importance of our forests.
Our Society's Resources
Our Society has developed multiple programs based on the Alberta Grades K-12 curriculum. We partner with the Fort Vermillion School Division and other community groups.
Curriculum Based Programs
The Northern Lights Forest Education Society offers curriculum programs through Forest Camps, Classroom Presentations, Teacher Professional Development Workshops and Career and Vocational Training.
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Scholarship Opportunities
Partnered with the Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC); students have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship with the NLFES.
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Community Based Programs
The NLFES offers a wide range of exciting outdoor activities through day camps and workshops with communities.
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Forest Education – Curriculum Programs
Our full time Forest Educator promotes forestry awareness in the surrounding schools […]
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Scholarship Opportunities
We encourage students to register and complete post secondary education programs related […]
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Community Projects
We can spearhead and support community-based projects involving our forests such as […]
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Outdoor Activities
We also offer school field trips or day camps with exciting outdoor […]
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National Forest Week
We offer to assist in planning and promoting these activities in your […]
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Step Back in Time with Our Historical Forestry Program!
Travel through the annals of forestry with the Northern Lights Forest Education […]
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Discover the Wonders of Our Ecosystem with NLFES’s Interactive Ecology Program
Join us at the Northern Lights Forest Education Society for an immersive […]
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Membership
Membership in the NLFES includes the following benefits to your company
- Your logo will appear on all NLFES correspondence and newsletters
- As a sponsor, your logo will be displayed at all public events such as trade fairs, meetings, etc.
Sponsors and Supporters
We are thankful for all of our supporters, our programs would not be possible without you!
Would you like to see your logo here? NLFES is actively looking for sponsors!
