For Schools

B4C Activities for Schools

As part of our efforts to promote community awareness of the catchment and the issues that face it, B4C assists schools, kindergartens, and pre-schools with nature-based activities. These can include:

Catchment Awareness Presentations

~ introducing ecosystems and catchments, and seeing how we are all responsible for sustaining them. We use local areas and species as examples. Presentations are tailored for the age and interests of each groupand include hands-on games.

Threatened Species Presentations

~ considering what causes species to be recognised as "threatened", "vulnerable", and "significant"; looking at feral animal control, habitat loss, and what part we can play in reducing environmental threats. Focus is on species from the catchment. Presentations are designed to suit the age and interests of each group.

A "Tail" of Murder ~ an environmental mystery story from Whites Hill Reserve

~ clues take our detectives and the class on a search for "victim" and "culprit" as they investigate a 'tail' of murder in Whites Hill Reserve. This is especially suitable for primary school groups and uses OHP illustrations and a booklet (also available on-line). A "Tail" of Murder can be incorporated in Threatened Species presentations.

Catchment Bus Tours

~ with buses organised by respective high schools, students are taken by B4C and provided with an expert guide to sites (chosen in accordance with the curriculum). Suggested sites include:
        - the Oxbow at Hemmant
        - Wecker Road bridge
        - sites of major infrastructure works which impact on the catchment and wetlands (Port Rd, Powerlink lines)
        - major riparian zone revegetation (covering a 22 year period)

Propagation Workshops

~ classes are guided through a bush rehabilitation project involving growing seeds and local natives, potting on and planting out seedlings. Planting may be done in school grounds or in an area of Whites Hill Reserve where the seedlings will be monitored by B4C volunteers.

Animal and Biodiversity Displays

~ can be arranged for fetes or special days at the school.

Nature-based Recreation

~ guided activities including Spotlighting Walks to look for nocturnal animals, or daytime walks into Whites Hill Reserve for accompanied groups during school hours.

We can tailor any of these activities to the needs, interests and ages of the class.
For further information, contact Heather Barns at B4C on (07) 3420-4800.