Features and Creatures of the Botanic Garden
Explore and learn about the local environment
| Stage/s | S1 | |
| Subject | Science and Technology / Geography | |
| Location | Discovery Centre, Wollongong Botanic Garden | |
| Cost | $14.50 per student | |
| Duration | 2.5 hrs |
Birds, mammals, reptiles, minibeasts and some amazing plant life reside here in the Wollongong Botanic Garden. Visit different environments and explore the nature that lives there.
Students will:
- Visit the rainforest and undertake minibeast sampling to collect data on living things in the understory
- Use dipnets to sample the wet environment creek line for macro invertebrates
- Identify bird species and its matching habitat through a bird bingo walk
- Make some eco art describing observable features of the botanic garden and its flora and fauna
Curriculum links
ST1-10LW: describes external features, changes in and growth of living things
ST1-11LW: describes ways that different places in the environment provide for the needs of living things
GE1-1: describes features of places and the connections people have with places
ST1 – 4lWS: Describes observable features of living things and their environments
How to book
This excursion is delivered by our education partner, Green Connect Farm. Use the button below to learn more and book.