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Learning opportunities galore for school and home ! – Important

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

Just sharing some news from the wider environmental education network that may interest you . . . . The 2022 Victoria Nature Festival is being held September 12-25 with a huge array of activities offered in person and online across the state. You may like to promote this to your students/families via your school newsletter . . […]

ResourceSmart Schools Water Forum – Important

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

Sustainability Victoria and ResourceSmart Schools are hosting a Water Forum for schools across Victoria to learn about the free educational water programs that are available. Thursday 1st September, 3:45-4:30 River Detectives will be joined on the panel by a representative from the Victorian Water Authorities and the School Water Efficiency Program (SWEP). There’ll be loads […]

Soils Week Schools Competition – Important

Posted on August 9, 2022 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

Soil isn’t a strong focus of the River Detectives program but hey, everything is nature is integrally linked and if you are a River Detectives school you area probably interested in a broad range of sustainability initiatives. Soil Week Australia is not until December 5-12 but they are running a schools competition and if you’re keen, […]

National Science Week – Important

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

National Science Week is coming up August 13-21 and although the theme this year is Glass: More than meets the eye it is also an opportunity to focus on the science of the River Detectives program. What a good week to make sure you schedule your monthly water quality test ! Or maybe it’s an opportunity to […]