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Biodiversity
Aussie Bird Count
16 to 22 October 2023
Celebrate National Bird Week by taking part in the biggest citizen science project to hit Aussie shores. Join thousands of people from across the country, heading out into their backyards, local parks, or favourite open spaces to take part in the Aussie Bird Count.
Visit Aussie Bird Count to find out how you can get involved.
Bunnings community support
Bunnings is now providing hands-on support to local community groups including schools and kindergartens. Contact your local Bunnings to find out how they can support your school.
Mark off action A3.3. Habitat development. They have established habitat development areas and aesthetic works to enhance the school yard.
Find out more at Bunnings Australia.
Bush Blitz TeachLive
Bush Blitz TeachLive is a fully funded educational and professional development program that places Australian primary and secondary school teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and geography as research assistants on Bush Blitz expeditions.
During the expedition, teachers help scientists with vital data collection, learn scientific skills, and communicate with their students by posting blogs on the Earthwatch website, video-calling their class from the field. They also create lesson plans using their new knowledge and motivation following their Bush Blitz experience.
Find out more at Bush Blitz TeachLive
Celebrating Biodiversity Month
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) celebrates Biodiversity Month every September to promote the importance of connecting with nature and caring for its diversity – its biodiversity.
The DCCEEW website is sharing a few ideas to inspire how you could celebrate Biodiversity Month this September.
Vist the DCCEEW website to find out more.
DEECA: Coastcare Schools Kit
A unique professional learning opportunity for year 5 to 8 teachers and learning specialists. Ecolinc and Coastcare have joined forces in the delivery of an exciting 2-hour PD program focused on familiarising and upskilling teachers in the use of the Coastcare Schools Kit.
Join teachers from across the state on Thursday 12 October to learn how to familiarise yourself with the Coastcare school kits.
Visit Ecolinc’s Eventbrite to find out more.
Fishcare Victoria Workshops
Fishcare Victoria is shaping the sustainable future of recreation fishing in Victoria through education, hands-on experiences, communication, and community participation. Is your school looking to learn more from a local not-for-profit about responsible approaches to fishing? Fishcare Victoria may be your answer.
Find out more at, Fishcare Victoria.
Formidable Vegetable
Formidable Vegetable is a suite of creative teaching and learning tools, workshops, courses, music, illustrations, videos, and interactive community presentations to show that kinder, healthier and more ecologically regenerative action in the world is not only possible, but also already happening.
Visit Formidable Vegetable’s website to find out more.
Love Letter to the Land with Costa
This year, Junior Landcare is celebrating 25 years of opening children’s hearts and hands to landcare. To help them celebrate, they have teamed up with Junior Landcare ambassador, Costa Georgiadis, for a special letter writing campaign that’s calling on kids to share what they love most about the environment and the steps they’re taking to protect it.
Find out more Junior Landcare.
Marine Mammal Foundation Education Program
The Marine Mammal Foundation’s innovative and ground-breaking education programs combine real, applied research to student learning. The programs integrate a range of topics with a focus on marine mammals and their own watery backyard! As well as aligning with the current Australian science curriculum, addressing the cross-curriculum priority of sustainability.
Find out more at Marine Mammal Foundation.
Rachel’s Farm
One woman’s journey from ecological despair to finding hope in the soil beneath her feet. Rachel’s Farm offers an exciting opportunity to inspire students and farmers to explore the health and climate benefits of regenerative agriculture.
Visit Rachel’s Farm to find out more.
Energy
Walk to School
VicHealth’s Walk to School campaign supports students to establish healthy active lives. With the support of councils, schools, and families we can encourage students to develop active, healthy habits now for the future.
For more information, visit VicHealth.
Idle Off Campaign
If you’re a school student, you have a really important role to play in raising awareness about the issue of dangerous vehicle emissions around your school.
The Idle Off Project has been designed for high school students and can be completed over a few weeks or a whole year. It’s completely up to your project group and teacher.
For more information, visit Idle Off.
Waste
Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs
Collect plastic bread tags with your school community, which will be recycled and made into wheelchairs for disadvantaged people. With drop-off points across the country, this accessible program is a great initiative to become a part of.
Mark off action A6.3. We have collected items to support local charities, fundraising or social enterprises such as clothes, toys, bread tags, bottle lids and other like items.
Find out more at Aussie Bread Tags for Wheelchairs.
Recycling Systems in Schools
If your school has been inspired by the War on Waste, we have the guide for you. Introducing a new recycling system may seem daunting at first but Planet Ark provides a step-by-step guide that helps you educate students and can easily link with school curriculums. It also shows you how to conduct a simple waste audit.
For more information, please visit Planet Ark.
Upcycle 4 Better
Upcycle 4 better provides classroom-ready learning materials and textile collections with optional workshops to engage students, staff and parents across the school to deliver measurable impact.
Visit Upcycle 4 Better to find out more.
Water
River Detectives
River Detectives is an exciting educational initiative from Catchment Management Authorities inspiring teachers and students to understand, appreciate and care for their local waterway through engaging, cross curricular and citizen-science activities. Spread out across the state, River Detectives can support your school with different resources for your students.
Visit River Detectives to find out more.
Water Educators
Water educators from your local council are always available to support you with ideas and activities for your classroom. Contact your Facilitator to find out more.
For more information, visit Know Your Council.