School programs on sustainability and the environment
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- This page has information on environmental and sustainability programs and resources for schools and early learning centres in Cardinia Shire.
- It includes a number of free and paid incursions and excursions, programs and lesson plans.
Free incursions and excursions
Waste incursions
- A new range of free waste incursions are now available for 4 year old kindergartens and schools. Visit our incursion provider's webpage to find out more and submit an expression of interest.
Ecolinc excursions
- Ecolinc is a Victorian Government science excellence centre that runs environmental science excursions to Deep Creek Reserve in Pakenham.
- Topics include frogs, native plants, and wetlands. Online sessions also available.
- Available for primary schools at the Deep Creek Reserve Pakenham. A wide range of environmental science excursions for year F-12 are also available at Ecolinc’s Bacchus Marsh site.
- Schools can book on the Ecolinc website
Environment incursions
- A new range of free environment incursions are now available for 4 year old kindergartens. Visit our incursion provider's webpage to find out more and submit an expression of interest.
Storytime with a Truck Driver at Emerald Library
- Join one of our Cardinia waste truck drivers for a fun and engaging storytime all about waste and recycling.
- Children will have the chance to ask the driver questions and see a waste truck up close.
- Spots are limited
More info and to book: Myli Storytime at Emerald Library
Paid incursions and excursions
Visit these websites for more information.
Free programs
A free, award-winning program offered by Sustainability Victoria to help schools embed sustainable practices, saving resources and money for the school.
More info: Sustainability Victoria
Clean up Australia
- Inspiring students to learn about the impact of rubbish on their local environment while playing an active role in the community.
- Offers free resources including gloves and bags for litter collection clean-up events.
- Council can assist by disposing of litter you collect. Email the Waste Team at mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au at least 2 weeks before your clean up event.
More info and to register your event: Clean up Australia
Terracycle
- Schools and kindergartens can become collection points for items that are usually not recyclable or are hard to recycle.
- A range of free collections are available, and some will reward sites for their efforts.
More info: Terracycle
Planet Ark
A range of programs and resources, including printer cartridge recycling, Schools Tree Day and National Recycling Week.
More info: Planet Ark