Nearer to Nature Schools provides opportunities for students of all ages to take part in hands-on, experiential learning in the natural environment.
Offering programs from diverse locations in Perth and the South West and covering various ecosystems, Nearer to Nature Schools can provide your class with a unique learning experience.
Nearer to Nature Schools has a range of curriculum linked programs to complement and enhance your classroom teaching.
For teachers and students we offer:
Outcomes of Nearer to Nature Schools programs 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.
You can now book school activities online. Simply download the latest School programs for 2019 (requires adobe acrobat reader) for information. All activities can be booked online on our List of activities page.
Program, locations and booking information.
Program, locations and booking information.
Program and booking information for excursions at the Canning River Eco Education Centre.
Program and booking information for excursions in the South West region.
Program and booking information for excursions at the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk.
Approved Waterwise schools can book a free excursion with Nearer to Nature.
Schools in the Perth area can book through the Enquire online button, emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or calling 9295 2244.
Nearer to Nature for Waterwise Schools - Perth Area1.07 MB
For schools in and around Bunbury, please contact Nearer to Nature South West for excursion details and bookings. Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or phone 92754300 or 9275 5944.
The programs are:
Senior programs also fulfil WACE curriculum outcomes, in particular for Geograhy and Biology