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FREE Hope and Action school sustainability event – consider attending OR presenting – Important

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Nicole Howie | No Comments North Central CMA

When: Wednesday 9th September, 9:30-2:30 Join ResourceSmart Schools and the City of Greater Bendigo for a FREE inspiring excursion experience, connecting schools and local sustainability education providers. This in-person event at the Garden for the Future, White Hills, will see grade 3 and 4 students and their teachers participate in a range of sustainability related […]

Inspo for your Term 3 planning – Important

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

There are many environmental and cultural celebration dates throughout the year that tie in seamlessly with the River Detectives program. This is great news, as finding ways to ‘kill two birds with one stone’ is gold for time-poor teachers and crowded curriculums. To support you, at the end of each term we will distribute some […]

Ask The Expert webinars ready for viewing now: Rethinking rats as rakali – Important

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

In 2025, rakali (Australia’s incredible native water rats) were crowned Australia’s most underrated animal in an ABC National Science Week poll. A month ago we gave River Detectives schools the opportunity to submit questions to pose to two rakali experts. Huge thanks to Grade 3/4 students of Boort District P-12 School who submitted questions for […]

River Detectives fly high at RSS Awards – Important

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

We have great news to share! For the second time in three years, one of our very own River Detectives schools has taken out the top prize of ResourceSmart School of the Year, announced recently at the ceremony at the MCG. The award recognises outstanding sustainability achievement in Victorian primary and secondary schools through: positive […]