The Environmental Detectives school education program endeavours to connect students to a sense of wonder and care for the natural environment as well as giving them an insight into the extraordinary complexity and integrity of the natural world and the role it plays in our well-being. |
Program History
Environmental Detectives was initiated in 2010 by the Bass Coast Landcare Network to formalise our education program with local schools. The network now interacts with 18 schools within Bass Coast and over 30 schools in the Latrobe Valley, as well as adventure camps and secondary and tertiary student groups from Melbourne and other places. |
program purpose and activity range
The Environmental Detectives program provides expert facilitation of field activities linked to Australian and Victorian Curriculum requirements. The program endeavours to connect students to a sense of wonder and care for the natural world through participation in a choice of 10 fun activities designed to offer positive nature experiences in local environments. |
current activity range
WHAT'S IN THE WATER?
based on their results.
WHAT'S IN THE AIR?
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WHAT'S ON THE LAND?
WHAT CAN I DO FOR THE ENVIRONMENT? We can also assist your school to:
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WHAT CAN I SHARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT?
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Current activity rates
- 1 x 1.5hr activity with a maximum of 30 students $250
- Environmental Detectives staff are working on finding funding from numerous sources to offer this program to schools at little to no cost. Currently this program is unfunded and operating on a cost recovery model. Please contact us to find out if there are any subsidised spots available in your area for your school.
- Rates for Bass Coast Schools: Environmental Detectives activities are $6 per student per 1.5hr activity in bass Coast. Based on an average of 25 students, each activity would be $150 plus any bus costs for excursions to be paid for by the school at local bus company rates. *Note minimum: $120 for each activity.
- For a short time only - Phillip Island and San Remo Schools subsidised rate: The Phillip Island Landcare group have generously donated funds to reduce the rate of $6 per student as listed above down to $2 per student per activity. This subsidy is offered at a first in best dressed basis, be quick to book your place! *Note minimum: $40 for each activity.
- Latrobe Valley and South Gippsland: Environmental Detectives activities are costed per activity, including travel surcharge for our Bass Coast based staff:
- 2 x 1.5hr activities with a maximum of 30 students in each activity on the same day for $350 ($175each)
plus any bus costs for excursions to be paid for by the school at local bus company rates.
If you would like to do more activities in one day we would be happy to work out a reduced rate for you.
We provide all equipment needed for activities and organise permissions to access all excursion sites.