A bird's eye view - self guided -Perth Metro
On this self-guided walk using binoculars and surveying techniques, students discover the waterbirds that live in and visit our stunning regional parks. Class set of binoculars and identification sheets provided. For Years K-12.
- Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
Animal Encounters (7-12) - Perth Metro
Get up close to some of our unique native animals and learn about their special adaptations to our harsh climate. For Years 7 - 12.
- Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
Aquatic ecosystems-Perth Metro
Investigate connections within a wetland ecosystem. Investigate how a wetland ecosystem functions by conducting a range of field tasks on its biotic and abiotic component. For Years 11 and 12.
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Biodiversity in the bush-Perth Metro
Through hands on activities and fieldwork, students will explore the biodiversity of our forests, forest relationships and how humans are impacting and managing the forests. For Years 7-10.
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Canning River Regional Park Trail - self guided - Perth Metro
Self-guided trail through natural, managed and constructed features in the Canning River Regional Park. For years 4-10
- Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
Catchment Model Incursion-Perth Metro
Learn about catchment land uses with our three-dimensional, hands on, interactive catchment model. For Years 7-12
- Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
Dieback - bulldozing our biodiversity-Perth Metro
Students are introduced to the pathogen Phytophthora. Discuss treatment, tools and processes used to manage the spread of dieback and undertake a stem injecting activity to help protect trees. For Years 11 and 12.
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Djarlgarra Yarning-Perth Metro
Discover how Indigenous Australians connect to the environment and practice sustainable use of resources. Learn about the Noongar people’s strong connection with the wetlands and rivers that flow across the Swan Coast Plain. For Years K-12
- Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
Djarlgarra Yarning PL-Perth Metro
This is a valuable opportunity to hear from an experienced Aboriginal educator about the importance of the Swan - Canning River to the Nyoongar people. This is a teacher professional learning.
- Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
Eco walks-Perth Metro
Enjoy a guided walk through the forest with a focus of your choice. For Years PP-12
- Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
Fauna biology-Perth Metro
Western Shield is one of Australia's biggest wildlife conservation programs. Discover techniques to monitor native fauna populations and gain an understanding of analysing population data. For Years 11 and 12.
- Duration: 270 Minutes (approx.)
Fire Geography-Perth Metro
Managing fire in a fire-prone environment. Engage in geographic fieldwork to examine the impacts of bushfire on the ecosystem and community. For Years 11 and 12
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Field biology-Perth Metro
An overview of techniques for field collection of biological data. Explore a range of techniques biologists use to collect data on our plant and animal communities. For Years 11 and 12.
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Fire Biology-Perth Metro
Is fire good for the environment? Let's answer this burning question. Discover the role fire has played in the evolution of our forests and the interdependent relationship of fire and the Australian bush. For Years 11 and 12
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Fire Geography Package-Perth Metro
Package includes a Pre-excursion workbook and Excursion: Managing fire in a fire-prone environment. Engage in geographic fieldwork to examine the impacts of bushfire on the ecosystem and community. For Years 11 and 12
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Fire in the landscape (7-10)-Perth Metro
This excursion enables students to investigate a range of fire-related topics. For Years 7-10.
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Flora Biology-Perth Metro
A hands-on study of local flora. Students will develop field work skills and an understanding of our unique flora, how it has adapted to our abiotic conditions, and some of the threats to its future. For Years 11 and 12.
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
From Range to River - Secondary-Perth Metro
The story of our catchment. Where does the Canning River come from and where does it flow to? For Years 7- 9
- Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)
Nearer to Nature Discovery Day (Secondary)-Perth Metro
Bring the whole school, Multiple classes or year levels to an exciting day of discovery immersed in nature. This day is fully adaptable to your needs, with a focus of your choice. For Years 7 -10
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Nocturnal Fauna Monitoring-Perth Metro
Get involved in this great citizen science project by taking part in a hands-on alternative fauna monitoring techniques. For Years 11 and 12
- Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
Rivers at risk-Perth Metro
Rivers at risk. Identifying hazards and risks to natural ecosystems. For Years 11 and 12
- Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)
River and wetlands ecosystems-Perth Metro
This excursion enables students to undertake a range of field tasks to assess the living and non-living components of these ecosystems with either a Biology or Geography focus. For Years 7-10.
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Saving Threatened Species Incursion-Perth Metro
Get to know some of our unique fauna species and the threats to their survival. For Years 7-12
- Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
School Camping-Perth Metro
So many great activities to choose from so why not bring your camping gear and stay overnight and do several days of activities?
- Duration: 20 Hours (approx.)
SIGNALs in the Stream-Perth Metro
An ecological snapshot of river health. Using the SIGNAL model as an assessment tool, students gain an indication of water quality in the Canning River . For Years 11 and 12.
- Duration: 2 Hours (approx.)
Take a dip - Secondary-Perth Metro
Students get the opportunity to sample and record the amazing and diverse macroinvertebrate communities that live in the Canning River. For Yrs 7 - 9.
- Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)
Testing testing H2O-Perth Metro
A comparison of water quality. The Kent Street Weir on the Canning River provides a unique location to compare two river systems. For Years 11 and 12
- Duration: 90 Minutes (approx.)
Weir view loop walk - self guided -Perth Metro
Enjoy a self guided walk through the forest. For Year 7-12.
- Duration: 60 Minutes (approx.)
Culture in the Forest Discovery Day -Perth Metro
Bring the whole school, multiple classes or year levels to an exciting day of cultural discovery in nature! Immerse your students in holistic activities learning together with Traditional Owners and our Nearer to Nature education leaders
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)
Self-guided Eco walk -Perth Metro
Enjoy a self-guided walk through the forest with a focus of your choice. For Years PP-12.
- Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
Forests For Our Future-Perth Metro
Learn about the new Forest Management Plan 2024 - 2033 and how conservationists are managing our forests for their health and continuity.
- Duration: 4 Hours (approx.)