Outdoor Classroom
Over the years, RiverConnect has enabled the river environment to be utilised as an outdoor classroom, inspiring countless students to think hands-on, unbound by the walls of traditional learning. The educational possibilities are endless and reach much further than science or environmental education.
If you'd like suggestions or tips on taking your class outside to beautiful bushland reserves by the river, please contact us.
RiverConnect Education Program
RiverConnect offer free environmental excursions and experiences for Greater Shepparton schools to increase understanding and build a stronger community connection to the Goulburn Broken river environment. The education program covers a range of topics including biodiversity, habitat for wildlife, living and non-living things, river health, water quality, conservation, and the mental health and wellbeing benefits of nature.
Education Programs in the Spotlight
- Little Storytime - Bush Kinder stories, nature walk, citizen science, puppets or taxidermy display
- What's in the Water? - Aquatic Macroinvertebrates; the elusive Platypus and curious Rakali
- A Hollow is a Home - Many native animals rely on 100+ year old trees for habitat. Bush walk and taxidermy animal display
- Nature Stewardship & Conservation Projects - Give back with on ground nature volunteering
- Multi-Activity - Primary Education Days - held with our partner organisations in May and November.
- One Tree Per Child - aims to connect students with local revegetation and nurture stewardship culture
Education Bookings
Booking Advice
- All sessions are free of charge for Greater Shepparton Schools
- Booking limit of one session per class per year (with the exception of Conservation Projects)
- Bookings are subject to availability
- Please book at least eight weeks in advance. We can accept bookings with four weeks notice but availability may be limited.
- One Tree Per Child. Planting sessions held in June to August. No other RiverConnect education sessions are held during this time. EOIs go out in late February. Learn more about OTPC here.
- RiverConnect Bookings can be made via our online booking form
RIVERCONNECT ONLINE BOOKING FORM
School Requirements
- Teachers MUST supervise and manage behaviour of students (presenter has the right to cancel if this does not occur)
- Actively help students with tasks to ensure the session runs safely and to time
- Organise own transport for excursions
- Bring own first aid kit and qualified first aid staff member for excursions
- Ensure students dress appropriately for outdoor conditions, including wet and muddy, cold or sunny conditions.
Curriculum resources and activities
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