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:

  Regional Park Walk & Sketch - Enjoy a guided walk through the Regional Park, focusing on key plant species, signs of animal activity and relationships between living inhabitants. Sketch the site using geographical field sketch techniques 

 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 - Record observations in various categories and score the overall site. Discuss actions to improve it.

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: $1529 (inc. GST) for programs (4 classes of up to 30 students each)

          $1257 (inc. GST) for programs (3 classes of up to 30 students each)

          $985 (inc. GST) for programs (2 classes of up to 30 students each)

          $712 (inc. GST) for programs (1 class of up to 30 students)

Venues: 

• Yellagonga Regional Park (Neil Hawkins Park), Joondalup
• Canning River Eco Education Centre, (Kent St Weir) 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.