Activities
Wetland biodiversity
- Go on a train ride to the wetlands, home to a variety of native wildlife and flora including the threatened Grey-headed Flying Fox colony.
- Find out how human activities can impact waterway health and examine the biodiversity of the wetlands through a waterbug netting activity
Gardening for Sustainability
- Visit the farm’s “Wildlife Garden” before exploring the farms extensive community vegetable gardens.
- Learn how to grow veggies at home and how to support pollinators in the garden through simple actions.
- Discuss the environmental and health benefits to growing your own food.
Waste and Recycling
- Go inside a giant rubbish bin and learn about local recycling processes.
- Play the waste sorting game!
- Learn ways to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and brainstorm ideas for repurposing old items.
Green Living (animal nursery)
- Identify and explore the sustainability features of the Animal Nursery, such as insulation, lighting, and reuse of materials.
- Hands-on interaction with the animals in the nursery. These may include lambs, goat kids, milking goats, rabbits, guinea pigs, and native Australian reptiles.
- Visit the composting bins and eco cubby to learn more about sustainability initiatives that can be applied at school and at home!
Duration
- 10:00 am - arrival at the farm and a quick snack break
- 10:20 am - program commencement
- Lunch time - 40 minute break
- 2:20 pm - program ends
Cost
- $15.50 per student.
- Adults are free when ratio of adults to students is less than one-to-five. Extra adults: $11.80
Prices include GST.
Each program requires a minimum payment of 18 students, even if fewer than 18 attend.
Maximum group size
For the Grade 3 to 6 program, we can accommodate a maximum of 3 groups with up to 26 students per group.
Bookings
Booking enquiries can be made via the online booking form. Or if you have questions, please contact us by emailing myunafarm@casey.vic.gov.au or calling 9709 9944.
