Go on a treasure hunt to learn about some of our unique plants and animals. For Pre Primary to Year 2.
Uncover the mysteries of the south west jarrah forest. Once your students have been Busy in the forest, graduate them to this investigative program. For Years 2 - 4.
Students explore, collect, and examine invertebrates in their natural habitat. For Years 3-6. (Available as a 2 hour option for secondary groups)
Fire has been a natural process that has shaped ecosystems for millions of years. In Australia lightning started fires long before people came along and later, Aboriginal people regularly used fire to maintain country. For Years 4-6.
How is science monitoring our native animals? Can we bring them ‘back from the brink’ of extinction? For Years 4-6.
Students are introduced to the Western Shield program and will explore the features of our native fauna and examine why they are under threat. For Years 4 - 12.
The numbat is Western Australia's fauna emblem. Learn about the life of these fascinating little critters and see how well you would survive on a diet of termites! . For Years PP-2.
Students find out about all the jobs invertebrates to for our environment, then explore, collect, and examine invertebrates in an area around the school grounds. For Year 3.
This excursion enables students to undertake a range of field tasks to assess the health of our waterways and the living and non-living components of these ecosystems. For Years 3 - 12.
Get involved in this great citizen science project by taking part in a hands-on trapping session and contribute to the Western Shield research. For Years 5 - 12 and Bush Rangers
Experience the forest after dark. For Year 4 to Year 6 and Secondary Year 7 to 12
Take a forest walk to discover many uses of plants and animals and learn about Noongar language and culture through traditional activities. For Years PP - 10.
Students learn about how fire is managed in western Australia to keep ourselves and our communities safe while protecting biodiversity. For Years 4 to 11.
Our mobile education centre is available for bookings for schools and community events. Suitable for all ages.
Bushfires are a natural part of our environment. Students learn when, where and why bushfires occur and the impacts they have on native plants and animals and human communities. For Years 4 to 8.
Come explore the most southern occurrence of White Mangroves and learn why they are important. For Years 4 to 12.
The Nearer to Nature SW Team would love to come visit you in your early childhood learning setting and share a variety of fun and educational nature-based activities. Suitable for children aged 3 - 5 yrs.