Nearer to Nature excursions provide many opportunities for students of all ages to take part in nature-based learning. Use the Advanced Search below to filter results.
Discover indigenous sustainability techniques.
Suitable for Years 7 to 10
Year 7 to 10
Students will get up close to some of our unique native fauna and learn about their special adaptataions to our harsh climate.
Suitable for years 1 to 12
Year PP to 6 Year 7 to 10 Year 11 to 12 Biodiversity and camp activities
Investigate connections within a wetland ecosystem.
Suitable for Geography (General Unit 1, ATAR Unit 3); Biology (ATAR Unit 1, General Unit 4); Integrated Science (ATAR Unit 2, General Units 1)
Year 11 to 12
Investigate how introduced species have impacted on food webs and interaction within the forest.
Suitable for years 7 and 9.
Year 7 to 10
Understand the importance of biodiversity for a healthy ecosystem
Suitable for Biology (ATAR Unit 1, General Unit 4); Integrated Science (ATAR Unit 2, General Units 1 & 3)
Year 11 to 12
Enjoy a session with Aboriginal leaders - learn about traditional nutrition, then make and eat a damper and kangaroo supper while listening to Dreamtime stories.
Suitable for years 5 to 11.
Year PP to 6 Biodiversity and camp activities
Investigate the cause and effects of bushfires and how to prevent, mitigate and prepare for them.
Suitable for Year 9
Year 7 to 10
Explore the variety of life in the forest.
Suitable for years PP to 1.
Year PP to 6
Discover the threats which may impact on our drinking water catchments and how they are protected .
Suitable for years 11 and 12.
Year 11 to 12
Investigate the values of the forests in the south-west. An excursion that allows students to identify the values and uses of our jarrah forests.
Suitable for years 4 to 6.
Year PP to 6
Investigate environmental change within the Swan Canning river system
Suitable for years 7 to 10.
Year 7 to 10
Big groups of up to about 300 students can experience a range of short activities in a single day.
Suitable for years PP to 12.
Year PP to 6 Year 7 to 10 Year 11 to 12
Enjoy guided ecology walks through the forest.
Suitable for years 1 to 12.
Year PP to 6 Year 7 to 10 Year 11 to 12 Biodiversity and camp activities
Explore the processes that change our natural world
Suitable for years 5 to 8.
Year PP to 6 Year 7 to 10
Investigate causes of environmental change in our south-west forests and management strategies used to address these.
Suitable for Year 10
Year 7 to 10
Understand the ecological consequences of fire on the environment.
Suitable for Biology (ATAR Unit 1, General Unit 4), Earth and Environmental Science (ATAR Unit 4)
Year 11 to 12
Understanding the importance of fire management in the biophysical and managed environment.
Suitable for Geography (ATAR Unit 1, General Unit 3)
Year 11 to 12
Explore biodiversity and threats to our forests, and analyse viewpoints of a diverse range of stakeholders.
Suitable for Geography (ATAR Unit 3, General Unit 1); Earth and Environmental Science (General Unit 2).
Year 11 to 12
Discover threats to our unique tuart woodlands and the history of Wonnerup with Nearer to Nature and the National Trust.
Suitable for years 8 to 12.
Year 7 to 10 Year 11 to 12
Uncover the world of incredible invertebrates. Students will be amazed at the life going on beneath their feet!
Suitable for Years 1,3 and 4. Also available in the south west as a 2 hour program for senior students.
Year PP to 6 Year 11 to 12
Discover the wonders of the majestic tuarts as a field ecologist.
Suitable for Geography (General Unit 1)
Year 11 to 12
Uncover the mysteries of the south west jarrah forest. Once your students have been Busy in the forest, graduate them to this investigative program.
Suitable for years 2 to 4.
Year PP to 6
Participate in sustainable hunting and fishing methods.
Suitable for years 4 to 5.
Year PP to 6
Discover the impact of bushfires on environments and communities.
Suitable for years 5 to 6.
Year PP to 6
Take a close look at the aquatic invertebrates of the spring-fed stream.
Suitable for years 3 to 12
Year PP to 6 Year 7 to 10 Year 11 to 12 Biodiversity and camp activities
A unique opportunity for students to be part of Western Shield research.
Suitable for years 5 to 12
Year PP to 6 Year 7 to 10 Year 11 to 12 Biodiversity and camp activities
Introducing Nyoongar culture through early childhood role-play.
Suitable for years PP to 3.
Year PP to 6
While exploring with spotlights, students will recognise the interdependence of life as the forest comes alive after dark.
Suitable for year 3 to 12.
Year PP to 6 Year 7 to 10 Year 11 to 12
While exploring with spotlights, students will recognise the interdependence of life as the forest comes alive after dark.
Suitable for years 3 to 12.
Year PP to 6 Year 7 to 10 Year 11 to 12 Biodiversity and camp activities
Students will engage sensory skills as they explore the forest along a rope trail while blindfolded (suitable for Years 1 to 12).
Year PP to 6 Year 7 to 10 Year 11 to 12 Biodiversity and camp activities
Gain an insight into the principles and practices of sustainable forest management
Suitable for Geography (ATAR Units 2 & 3, General Units 1 & 4); Earth and Environmental Science (ATAR Unit 3); Integrated Science (ATAR Unit 2)
Year 11 to 12
Investigate environmental change and management within the Swan Canning river system
Suitable for years 11 and 12.
Year 11 to 12
Exploring Aboriginal culture in the south west.
Suitable for years 3 to 12.
Year PP to 6 Year 7 to 10 Year 11 to 12
Learn about our unique native wildlife and the threats they face for survival.
Suitable for years 4 to 6.
Year PP to 6
Investigate scientific techniques to re-establish native animals.
Suitable for Biology (ATAR Unit 1, General Unit 4); Integrated Science (ATAR Unit 2, General Unit 3)
Year 11 to 12
Explore food webs, food chains and other connections in a wetland ecosystem.
Suitable for years 7 to 10.
Year 7 to 10
Examine the interactions between living things in a wetland habitat.
Suitable for years 4 to 6.
Year PP to 6