EEPSA

Environmental Educators Provincial Specialist Association

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Upcoming Events

Vancouver Island EEPSA Retreat: Stronger Together

April 17, 2026 - April 19, 2026
All-day event
Location: Strathcona Park Lodge

Join together with other EEPSA Chapters and Island EEPSA Membership on a weekend retreat starting Friday afternoon.

Retreat goals and themes are to:

* Create networks and commnity between regional EEPSA chapters

* Cultivate a collective of educators advocating for environmental learning

* Share strategies and build support for local initiatives

* Nurture educator well-being through connection and time in nature.

We will share practices and activities, cultivate alliances and networks in our related fields and plan for the flourishing of environmental educators in our region while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of Strathcona Park. Wellness activities such as sauna, morning yoga, mediation, walks and canoeing will be offered throughout the weekend to encourage wellness and create spaces to network and grow.

Accommodation: Participants will sleep in dormitories, accommodating up to four people per room. There are shared bathrooms as well as a shared kitchen and living space.

Meals: All meals will be vegan and there will be gluten-free options. Meals will be communal, created and eaten together. 

Costs: Cost of the event including food and lodging are free thanks to generous support of EEPSA, The Raffi Foundation and Country Grocer. You must provide your own release time and travel to and from the event.

Space: 26 educators who are members of EEPSA

Questions: Email [email protected]  

EEPSA Goals

  • Assist educators with curriculum support, professional development and networking opportunities to members across the province.
  • Build partnerships and collaborations with other place-based, EE stakeholders.
  • Promote greater awareness, understanding and appreciation of the environment and nurture skills in teachers to use Place-Based Education (PBE).
  • Engage new members of the PSA in order to retain them.

Join BC’s hub of environmental educators

BCTF members can click here to purchase a membership from the BCTF portal.

Membership Benefits

  • Annual subscription to Green Teacher: Canada’s popular environmental education journal (value $27) plus access to the entire Green Teacher database of past issues!
  • Subscription to EEPSA email listserve
  • Voting privileges at EEPSA annual general meetings
  • Support to advocate for improved environmental education in BC Schools
  • Notice of EEPSA sponsored conferences and events
  • Opportunities to connect and network with environmental educators

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Environmental Educators' Provincial Specialist Association

EEPSA is a dynamic volunteer organization promoting networking, curriculum support, and leadership in environmental education, supported by the BC Teachers' Federation.