Primary School Incursions and Excursions

Our Primary School Programs can be tailored to meet your excursion needs.

Primary School excursions to Yarran Dheran, Blackburn Lake Sanctuary or other suitable locations can be arranged upon request.

A selection of these programs are suitable for an Incursion visit from an Environmental Education Officer.

Place, Space and Interconnections	Live, Work, Play. Whitehorse has been home to the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people for thousands of years. How do we use the land now? Explore the similarities and differences from then to now.
Whitehorse Through Time	Come on a journey across timelines. Let’s explore the changes in landscape in Whitehorse since the beginning of colonialisation. See how your school grounds and neighbourhood have changed over the years with the help of photos and maps.
Creature Features	All plants and animals have features that help them to survive. Let’s think like a scientist and investigate “who has what and why?”
Minibeasts	Crawl, fly, wriggle and slide. Minibeasts are hard at work everyday recycling nutrients, pollinating plants, keeping pests under control and more! What minibeasts can we find in land and aquatic environments?
Indigenous Perspectives	Explore how the Wurrundjeri people lived traditionally on country and utilised local plants for food, medicine and everyday items such as baskets, tools and eel traps. Learn about the sustainability of a traditional Wurundjeri lifestyle and the implications of European settlement for the diverse cultures, languages and traditions of indigenous Australians.
Sustainability	What does it mean to live sustainably and why do we need to? What can we learn about Sustainability from First Nations communities?
Water	Essential, precious and often taken for granted. Where does it come from and where is it going?! Let’s get scientific and examine the urban and natural water cycles. Who is impacted by storm water if it is polluted?
Habitats and Ecosystems	Habitat is so much more than just a home. Let’s go exploring and observe what animals really need for survival. How are living and non-living elements in the environment interconnected?
Human Impact	Our Earth is fragile, but also resilient! How do we care for and enjoy the environment and minimise our impact at the same time? Or even better; how can our impact on the environment be positive?
Earth’s Resources	Earth’s resources are all around us. Who do we share these resources with and what impact does this have on our planet? Let’s learn about sustainable use of Earth’s Resources from an Indigenous Perspective.