Suitable for Years 11 and 12

Western Shield is one of Australia’s largest wildlife conservation programs, working to restore native fauna populations through introduced predator control and native species monitoring. Students will explore real-world techniques for sampling and analysing population data, gaining insight into conservation science. The program includes an animal encounter, where students meet species protected by Western Shield and learn about the threats they face in the wild. Additional data from Nearer to Nature monitoring sessions supports further classroom exploration.

Curriculum links: Biology ATAR Unit 1 (SCSA, ACv9), Biology General Unit 4 (SCSA, ACv9) Cross-curricular and General Capabilities: Critical and Creative Thinking (ACv9), Numeracy (ACv9), Personal and Social Capability (ACv9), Sustainability (ACv9) 

Location:

• Perth Hills Discovery Centre, Mundaring
• Forest Discovery Centre, Dwellingup (depending on availability)

Duration: 4 hours. Excursion starts at 10am and finishing at 2pm (times include morning tea and lunch breaks). Students will complete part of the workbook (some of the Conservation Strategy section) back in class using resources provided.

COST: $890 (inc GST), max 30 students. 

This program can be run without an animal encounter at a cost of $510 (inc GST), max 30 students

***Please note 2026 prices may vary***

Resources: You will receive a link to a post excursion resource pack in your booking communication 

1. Maximum students per group is 30.  Multiple groups can be accommodated.
2. Our booking officer will get back to you via email to confirm your excursion within 7 working days.
   

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If you have any questions regarding this activity, please email us at n2n@dbca.wa.gov.au. You need to submit and online enquiry form for any program, no bookings will be taken via email or phone.