COVID-19 update: Nearer to Nature excursions are now available for booking within the guidelines of each venue. Schools can also book incursions dependant on their school policies. We are planning to offer our usual range of Spring School Holiday activities. All Nearer to Nature activities have a Covid-19 Safety Plan.
As the situation changes we will keep you up-to-date with any changes to programming or other relevant information.
Nearer to Nature Schools program offers:
Outcomes of the program support the department’s objective to ensure that the nature of Western Australia is protected and conserved, for its intrinsic values and to enrich people’s lives.
Our excursions and incursions cover a range of themes including:
PERTH METRO incursions/excursions
Nearer to Nature Schools 2020 - Years PP - 62.77 MB
CANNING RIVER incursions/excursions/professional development
Nearer to Nature Schools CREEC 2020 - Year K to 12 (13.37 MB)
SOUTH WEST incursions/excursions including Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
Nearer to Nature Schools Tree Top Walk 20193.12 MB
Nearer to Nature South West Schools Programs2.00 MB
WATERWISE SCHOOLS free excursions
PERTH METRO incursions/excursions
Nearer to Nature Schools 2021 - Year 7 to 12 14.42 MB14.23MB
CANNING RIVER incursions/excursions/professional development
Nearer to Nature Schools CREEC 2020 - Year K to 12 (PDF13.37 MB)
SOUTH WEST incursions/excursions including Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk
Nearer to Nature Schools Tree Top Walk 20193.12 MB
Nearer to Nature South West Schools Programs1.79 MB
WATERWISE SCHOOLS free excursions
Certificate of Currency - General Liability28.52 KBCertificate of Currency - Professional liability31.04 KBFrequently Asked Questions 495 KBDoE Excursion Management Plan Checklist 499 KB.pdfCanning River Eco Education Centre (CREEC)Forest Discovery Centre678.45 KBHenderson Environmental Centre715.49 KBLake Jackadder699.64 KBLake Joondalup678.7 KBMatilda Bay Reserve532.21 KBPerth Hills Discovery Centre1.17 MBPiney Lakes Environmental Education Centre869.27 KBPoint Walter687.34 KBRAC Margaret River Nature Park1.05 MBRiverside Gardens, Bayswater733.35 KBValley of the Giants Treetop Walk593.77 KBWellington Discovery Forest719.50 KBYanchep National Park668.13 KBThe Centres have an Emergency Response and Fire Evacuation Plan. Our Nearer to Nature Officers, in collaboration with other delegated departmental staff are responsible for implementing the plan. In the event that an evacuation is required all school staff, students and assistants must take directions from our Nearer to Nature Officers. They can be recognised by their uniform.
All Nearer to Nature officers carry either a hand-held VHF radio or a mobile phone for emergency contact.
The Nearer to Nature Coordinators of the Centres have records of when and where all activities are taking place. Student and adult numbers are recorded at the Centre prior to departure for activities in the forest.
Excursions, unless otherwise indicated, run for four hours (from 10am to 2pm) including breaks for morning tea and lunch.
Costs vary according to excursion and venue, see the relevant brochure above for the costs of your chosen program. All prices include 10% GST.
As all programs and activities are curriculum linked the GST component can be reclaimed.
The minimum payment is for 20 students; except for Nearer to Nature South West excursions, where there are no set minimum numbers. Your school will be invoiced after the excursion, with the final cost determined by the actual number of students attending.
Cheques are payable to: Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
Our ABN is: 38 052 249 024
A confirmation letter will be forwarded to you on finalizing your booking. We request that you reconfirm one week prior to your excursion.
Please confirm any cancellation in writing at least one week Before your visit, otherwise we request a cancellation fee.
Parks and Wildlife Service reserve the right to cancel excursions at short notice in the event of adverse environmental conditions.
Separate charges may apply for overseas and interstate students.
Please contact us for more information.
Nearer to Nature Schools receives sponsorship from a number of organisations to assist in the delivery of high quality environmental education to school groups.
