Seeing, smelling, touching, listening and feeling the connections to Victoria’s environments firsthand can help students become active learners and future advocates for nature. Here are some experiential events and resources to help add depth and breadth to students’ education.
Under the sea: live secondary school webinar
Twenty years ago, Victoria established several marine national parks and sanctuaries. Join us on 13 September to celebrate protecting our unique underwater worlds and how we look after them today.
Webinar: explore Victoria's marine biodiversity
Come along to our webinar on 14 September to discover Victoria’s amazing marine life. Learn how you can help to look after these magical places.
Complete a biodiversity audit for your school
School biodiversity audits are great for kids to learn about nature at their schools. Join us on 13 September to learn how to run classroom discussions and interpret the results.
Parks Victoria – Data Discovery Project
Make a positive impact at your next visit to a park. Record plants and animals that call that park home, through Parks Victoria’s Data Discovery Program. Join our September 21 webinar for more info.
One for young animal lovers
Let your little ones learn about Parks Victoria’s nature’s mascots program. The program focuses on our cute, cuddly, weird and wonderful animals. Check out the fascinating fact files on these mascots.
Zoos Victoria's fighting extinction schools
Make a difference with Zoos Victoria’s, fighting extinction schools. Engage with students through excursions and teaching resources.
Junior Rangers Connection to Country: Wadawurrung
Find out the Country you live and learn on by downloading the Connection to Country Wadawurrung Activity Booklet. This booklet has facts and games to help kids connect with our rich cultural heritage.
Citizen scientist’s guide to the best apps
More people are collecting data to help scientists better protect environments. Learn what apps you can use as a citizen scientist in this video series.
Amazing spider crabs of Nairm virtual tour
Discover the giant spider crab aggregation through a guided virtual tour. You’ll also find out how you can help scientists unravel its mystery.
Take a 360-degree look at Healesville Sanctuary's parrots
Squawk! Take flight with the colourful birds of Healesville Sanctuary with this 360-degree view into life with our winged friends.
Take a 360-degree look into the world of penguins
Take a look at Melbourne Zoo’s penguins. Get a 360-degree view of what life is like for these little waddlers.
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