Department of Environment and Conservation
EcoEducation

$500 prizes to be won in each of 6 theme areas!

A teacher (K-12) competition is being held to build a set of materials for the new Great Western Woodlands (GWW) EcoEducation resource. A Teacher Professional Learning tour of the GWW is being conducted on the 10^th to 12^th October.

Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk Professional learning for teachers 2012 (1.12 MB)

Discover the Walpole Wilderness Friday 8 and Saturday 9 June 2012
An exciting opportunity to discover the Walpole Wilderness and the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk on this professional learning program for middle school teachers (years 5 to 8).
Experience the three remarkable discovery sites that interpret the Walpole Wilderness.

• Explore Mount Frankland’s summit and experience the breathtaking wilderness vistas.
• Enjoy a walk through the 500-metre art loop walk at Swarbrick and contemplate the wilderness wall of perceptions.
• Visit the famous Tree Top Walk and take part in one of our renowned Forest by night guided walks.
• Learn about education programs offered at the TreeTop Walk and explore possibilities for student learningcamps.

Cost: $90 non-refundable registration fee
For more information and to secure your place email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone 9295 6149  by
Friday 1 June.
Places are limited so bookings are essential.
Note: Teachers will need to arrange their own accommodation. Enquire at the local visitor centre for special offers.
Saturday lunch will be provided, but please bring your morning and afternoon tea.

Environorth has some great teaching and learning resources around fire management and biodiversity conservation in our North West savannahs.

The interactive learning modules Savanna Walkabout and Burning Issues can be found on their website at:

http://www.environorth.org.au/learn/index.html

 Download the 2012 EcoEducation programs brochure (5.22 MB)