ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

At the beginning of this year our Evironmental Education program took up residence in a new purpose fitted facility. This new and exciting initiative has been designed to promote a diverse range of Environmental Education experiences.

 Schools can visit Rostrevor’s unique Environmental Education Centre and tailor programs and activities to support their curriculum or initiate new areas of learning.

 The Rostrevor Environmental Education Centre offers a unique opportunity for students to learn about Australia’s diverse Flora and Fauna.

 Courses are interactive and engage students in multi-sensory experiences. Schools and educational institutions are invited to get up close and personal with a variety of native wildlife ranging from pythons and tarantulas to bettongs and possums.

 The College invites interest from primary schools, secondary schools, community groups and TAFE colleges. Programs can be tailored to suit the needs of the client and range from one-off sessions on a particular topic to full day excursions in the bush. Plant and animal identification, cultural walks, re-vegetation programs and biological surveys are just a few of the activities on offer.

 Also available are a range of consultancy options. Schools or organisations can choose from whole day PD sessions, staff meeting workshops and one on one training or planning sessions.

 The Rostrevor College Environmental Scientist can bring the wonders of the outdoors into the classroom. The aim is to challenge and stimulate students’ interest in environmental sustainability that will lead to lifelong attitudes.

Centre Displays

• Reptiles: Pythons, Dragons, Monitors, Turtles, Skinks
• Amphibians: Frogs, Toads
• Marsupials: Gliders,
• Mammals: Native Mice, Bandicoots,
• Fish: Cod, Gudgeons, Perch
• Crustaceans: Yabbies, Red-Claw, Shrimp
• Arachnids: Spiders, Scorpians, Centipedes
• Birds: Parrots, Finches, Quails

Staff Workshops

• Basic Husbandry and Care for Native Wildlife
• Animals Ethics Laws & EPA Regulations and Requirements
• Flora for Fauna (Native plants for native wildlife)
• Amphibians
• Reptiles
• How to have a Green School