Edmonton Forest School Society is a not-for-profit organization supported by a volunteer board and members.
Why Should I Join the EFSS?
You should join us if you:
- Are passionate about connecting kids to nature;
- Believe nature and wild spaces can be great teachers;
- Want to be part of building empathetic, resilient future leaders.
What are the benefits of Membership?
- Receive an annual newsletter with the highlights of our work by email.
- Early access to program registration before it opens to the general public in Spring.
- Receive a copy upon request of
- bylaws
- minutes of member and member committee meetings
- a list of directors, and
- financial statements.
- One vote on all motions proposed at the AGM and at any Special Meeting.
What are the responsibilities of Membership?
- In the conduct of EFSS business, behave with kindness, respect, and in accordance with EFSS bylaws.
- Attend the EFSS Annual General Membership meeting in October.
Who are or can become members?
- EFSS Families:
- Families who have registered their child in an EFSS program, paid the appropriate registration fee and signed applicable liability waivers are automatically granted 1 membership per household
- Family memberships terminate on October 30th of any year unless a renewal is processed.
- Community-members-at-large:
- Any person who supports the vision and values of EFSS can purchase a membership for $10 (one membership/household).
- Community-at-large memberships terminate on October 30th of any year unless a renewal is processed.