Looking for an online presentation for your workplace, school or community organization on greener living solutions? We have both the expertise and the variety of presentations to meet that need.
Whether it’s a staff meeting, health and wellness fair, classroom, summer camp, or church group, think of Green Action Centre. Presentations are generally 45-60 minutes in length, including time for questions. We can also modify presentations to suit your time requirements. We recommend booking your presentation at least a few weeks in advance. For the more popular presentation times of year (April, May, June, September, October), it’s best to book further in advance to avoid disappointment.
Learn how our worm friends can make a rich fertilizer, right in your classroom! This presentation includes hands-on time exploring red wriggler worms. We'll discuss what composting is, why it matters, and how to care for a vermicomposting bin.
Learn how our worm friends can make a rich fertilizer, right in your classroom! This presentation includes hands-on time exploring red wriggler worms. We'll discuss what composting is, why it matters, and how to care for a vermicomposting bin.
As a follow up to the presentation, we will play an environmental version of Jeopardy for the students to put into practice what they just learned.
As a follow up to the presentation, we will play an environmental version of Jeopardy for the students to put into practice what they just learned.
Everyone is curious about what happens to recyclables after they get picked up. Using samples and illustrations, this presentation tracks four common materials (paper, metal, glass, plastic) from blue box through re-processing to end use. With older students, we also critically consider the role of recycling as a resource conservation practice. Our most popular presentation.
Everyone is curious about what happens to recyclables after they get picked up. Using samples and illustrations, this presentation tracks four common materials (paper, metal, glass, plastic) from blue box through re-processing to end use. With older students, we also critically consider the role of recycling as a resource conservation practice. Our most popular presentation.
The complete set-up includes a site visit, ongoing consultation support/troubleshooting, and customized training for students and staff.
The complete set-up includes a site visit, ongoing consultation support/troubleshooting, and customized training for students and staff.
Is your school considering starting composting? Is your school currently composting and needs a refresher and pointers to ensure a successful program? Students will learn what composting is, why composting is important, and how to create an effective system. This presentation is ideal for your school's green team or composting team.
Is your school considering starting composting? Is your school currently composting and needs a refresher and pointers to ensure a successful program? Students will learn what composting is, why composting is important, and how to create an effective system. This presentation is ideal for your school's green team or composting team.
$400.00 per presentation
$300.00 per presentation
$180.00 per presentation
Please contact us to discuss further.
Classroom presentations are given September through June and must be requested a minimum of two weeks in advance. Note that September-October and March-June are particularly busy and dates should be requested even earlier.
Presentation lengths are typically 45 minutes to an hour (though on rare occasions, they may be 2-3 hours long) When Kindergarten presentations are available, they are 15 minutes shorter than the posted length.
Some services are provided free of charge, based on designated funding, but most are priced out (see our pricing section further up on this page). We ask for a $180 presentation fee for schools within Winnipeg.
Presentations to schools within a 250km radius of Winnipeg may be available, depending on the date requested and the ability of the school to cover travel costs.
2 business days notice is required for cancellation. If cancelled by the host organization or school less than 2 business days prior, there may be an administration fee. There will be no charges for cancellations due to illness or weather.Presenters reserve the right to reschedule in the case of illness or extreme weather.
Custom presentations may be available. Register for “Other” and fill in the Comments box with the necessary details.
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