Food for the Future (3-12) - Incursion-Perth Metro
- Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
Suitable for Years 3 to 12
Incursion
Western Australia’s three cockatoo species are critically endangered—but there’s hope!
From bushfires and mining to habitat loss and climate change, these magnificent birds face enormous challenges. Yet, together, we can make a difference.
By planting native flora that provides long-term food sources, we can give cockatoos the chance they need to survive. In this hands-on activity, students will explore the threats facing our cockatoos, decide the best locations for planting, and create a plant care guide to ensure their survival and provide food well into the future.
Plants are provided, and students will use basic hand tools as they take real action to help protect these iconic species.
Venue: Your school
Duration: 1 hour
COST: One class (up to 30 students) is $500 per hour or part thereof, second class, $350 per class incursion. Price includes GST and plants
Did you know? Round One of the State Government’s $10 million Let’s Grow Grants program is open for schools and community groups to deliver urban greening projects that boost tree canopy in Whadjuk (Perth) and Bindjareb (Peel). Find out more information and further resources for your school here: Let's Grow Grants
Please note:
- Plants are best planted in late autumn to spring. This incursion is not recommended for first or fourth term.
- Ensure your school has sufficient areas to plant this vegetation. We follow these recommendations about planting setback distances from road verges:
- In quiet suburban streets (speed limit 50km/hr or less), plant at least 3-5m back from road verges.
- For busy roads (speed limit higher than 50km/hr), plant at least 10m from road verges.
- Never plant black cockatoo food plants on median strips; this is too dangerous for the birds.
- Choose anytime to take you to the booking page, where you can request a specific time for your incursion.
- Maximum students per group is 30. Multiple groups can be accommodated.
- Our booking officer will get back to you via email to confirm your incursion 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.
