Incursions
Can’t make the trip to one of our excursion locations? Don’t despair, we can bring the learning resources and educators to your Greater Melbourne School or Early Learning Centre! Travel charges will apply, so please contact us for a custom quote.
Kinder Incursions
Minibeast Safari Incursion
A hands-on investigation of the wonderful bugs and insects that live in your gardens (and our worm farm!) and the things they need to stay alive. Hunt for critters, look at them up close, explore our minibeast body part felt boards, build a garden home and meet our worms and stick insects! More information…
Recycling Rules Incursion
Children bring their favourite Teddy to share this recycling adventure as they use their imaginations to follow the journey from enjoying a bite with friends to reducing your waste. Using a story, song and hands-on exploration, students will be introduced to the magic of recycling, how to identify what material products are made from and how to choose the right bin. More information…
Wonderful World of Worms Incursion
Discover the wonderful world of worms and how they can help to reduce your waste! More information…
Prep – Level 2 Incursions
Earth Treasures Incursion
Discover the hidden treasures of our amazing planet as we embark on a journey to explore the connections between every day materials and our natural resources. Prepare to challenge your current waste management behaviour at school and home to ensure a sustainable future. More information…
Living Connections Incursion
All living things are connected. Learn how plants and animals change as they grow and find out what features help them succeed in our amazing world. Enjoy hands on interactive activities which are sure to engage and inspire young learners. More information…
Level 3 & 4 Incursion
Natural Links Incursion
Investigate the delicate links and sophisticated relationships between living and non-living elements within the complex environment that is planet Earth. Explore the interconnectedness and importance of a balanced environment through the classification of natural objects and organisms. Learn about human impacts and create school specific actions which can support positive change. More information…
Level 5 & 6 Incursion
The GOOD the BAD and the UGLY of PLASTICS
This hands-on program explores our role as global citizens using the example of marine plastic pollution. The program takes students through three activities designed to highlight different aspects of our use of plastic – the Good the Bad and the Ugly. Students will look at how actions they take can prevent and treat the problems associated with marine plastic pollution and have the opportunity to envisage the future of the ocean using virtual reality headsets – The Ocean of the Future – that takes them under the ocean to see the problem from the perspective of the ocean and the creatures that depend on it. More information…
5R’s of the Circular Economy
This new innovative program for level 5 & 6 explores responsible consumerism, design and waste minimisation. It goes beyond recycling – allowing students to understand the principals of a linear verses a circular economy and introduces students to new innovation that’s transforming waste into worth. We explore what’s hot about compost and maggots, the journey of products and their outdated planned obsolescence design, what we can do about it, the new career pathways in waste innovation, and how we can make a difference in our everyday lives.