Years 7-12

Bring the whole school, multiple classes or year levels to a day of discovery. 

You can choose four of the following options to
suit your learning area of interest:

Activity options:

 Animal encounter (your choice of reptiles or raptors)
- Get up close to some of our
unique native mammals and learn about their special adaptations to the
Australian environment *

 Animal evidence - Australian animals can be illusive and you won’t always see them
in the wild, but they leave their “evidence” behind. Using real world evidence
and keys students will unlock clues to determine a range of forest dwellers.

 Western Shield - Our wildlife is under threat! Learn how Parks and Wildlife
Western Shield program is managing the threats to our unique native animals.

 Regional Park Walk - Enjoy a guided walk through the Regional Park,
focusing on key plant species, signs of animal activity and relationships
between living inhabitants.

 Catchment Model - Learn about catchment land uses with our three-dimensional,
hands-on, interactive catchment model. Discover how pollutants get into our
rivers and the impacts these have on the plants and animals that call the river
home.

 Macroinvertebrates – Scoop for macroinvertebrates and identify the various species
found to see if the river is supporting a diverse range. Why could this be?

 Water Testing – using scientific equipment, test both sides of the weir*
(or river/lake and tap water) and compare temperature, PH, salinity, turbidity,
nutrients and dissolved oxygen levels. Look at Australian Standards, how to our
levels compare and what can influence them.

 Site Survey & Field Sketch – Record observations and sketch the site using
geographical field sketch techniques. Score the overall site and discuss
actions to improve it.

*Animal Encounter available at
CREEC only

Duration: 4 hours inclusive of morning tea and lunch breaks. Groups arrive at 10 am then have 15-20 minutes for morning tea, activities commence after morning tea. Finish times can be adjusted to your needs.

Cost: $3069 (inc GST) for programs including animal encounters, max 120 students.

OR $1529 (inc GST) for programs without animal encounters, max 20 students.

Venues: 

• Yellagonga Regional Park (Neil Hawkins Park), Joondalup
• Canning River Eco Education Centre, Wilson
• Point Walter, Bicton

Please note:

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 including cost per student within 7 working days.

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.