April 2022
Coliban catchment schools Project Prattle (online)
Schools in the Coliban catchment are invited to the first of two online Project Prattles during 2022 (Trentham PS and Malmsbury PS). Let’s get together as teachers from the Healthy Coliban Catchment project area for ‘an hour of power’ to fast track your learning about the Coliban catchment and equip you with resources to share with your students. A chance for River Detectives teachers to share and learn with each other and from experts. Special Guest: Angela Gladman, A Healthy Coliban Catchment Project Manager Learn…
Find out more »Bendigo Creek schools Project Prattle
Schools along the Bendigo Creek are invited to the first of two Project Prattles during 2022. (Kangaroo Flat PS, Golden Square PS, Camp Hill PS, Weeroona College, Epsom PS, Huntly PS). Let’s get together as teachers from along Bendigo Creek for ‘an hour of power’ to fast track your learning about the Bendigo Creek and equip you with resources to share with your students. And because our schools are relatively close, let’s do something crazy and meet face to face and…
Find out more »June 2022
Going With The Flow – River Detectives on Country
This is an invitation only event for schools in the Gunbower / Lower Loddon area affiliated through their involvement in the River Detectives program with the Native Fish Recovery Project and RiverScan citizen-science project. The day out on Gunbower Creek will be a fun and interactive day to learn about the area's beautiful waterways. Students will enjoy four activities; Cultural activity with Barapa Traditional Owners What is water for the environment ? with fish ecologist and Turtles Australia Clay sculptures…
Find out more »July 2022
School Incursions
1hr incursions are being offered to 14 River Detectives schools within the North Central region this term at no cost to schools. Taking into consideration the needs of schools, experience of staff and balancing with other events an offer is extended to the following schools to get in quick and book an incursion on the waterway health topic of your choice using this link https://forms.gle/6ZqMzBgkSKXeo2qG7 East Loddon P-12 Bridgewater PS Langley PS Rochester PS Boort District P-12 Lake Charm PS…
Find out more »October 2022
Term Four School Incursions – North Central region
1hr incursions are being offered to 12 River Detectives schools within the North Central region this term at no cost to schools. Taking into consideration the needs of schools, experience of staff and balancing with other events an offer is extended to the following schools to get in quick and book an incursion on the waterway health topic of your choice using this link https://forms.gle/yu68eCFPuHYriaQr6 Daylesford Dharma School Bullarto PS Lockwood South PS St Francis of the Fields PS Castlemaine Steiner…
Find out more »Waterbug PD sessions for teachers – North Central region – Bendigo area
Teaching staff and anyone involved in helping registered schools with their River Detectives involvement are invited to the second free River Detectives PD session for 2022. Spring has sprung so it’s prime waterbug season !! Macroinvertebrate Sampling is a highly engaging, practical, educational activity for all ages that adds another waterway assessment method to your citizen-science toolbox. Come along for a hands-on session with your River Detectives colleagues; Experience waterbug sampling first hand and enhance your knowledge and ID skills Gain…
Find out more »September 2023
Waterbug Sampling PD Session
It’s time for the second round of River Detectives PD sessions for 2023 and just in time for the warmer weather we’re diving into the world of waterbugs ! Macroinvertebrate Sampling is one of the most loved and engaging River Detectives activities and will complement your water quality testing beautifully. Come along for a hands-on session to; Find out what equipment is needed for waterbug sampling and where to get it Learn how to run a waterbug session Experience waterbug…
Find out more »Waterbug Sampling PD Session
It’s time for the second round of River Detectives PD sessions for 2023 and just in time for the warmer weather we’re diving into the world of waterbugs ! Macroinvertebrate Sampling is one of the most loved and engaging River Detectives activities and will complement your water quality testing beautifully. Come along for a hands-on session to; Find out what equipment is needed for waterbug sampling and where to get it Learn how to run a waterbug session Experience waterbug…
Find out more »Waterbug Sampling PD Session
It’s time for the second round of River Detectives PD sessions for 2023 and just in time for the warmer weather we’re diving into the world of waterbugs ! Macroinvertebrate Sampling is one of the most loved and engaging River Detectives activities and will complement your water quality testing beautifully. Come along for a hands-on session to; Find out what equipment is needed for waterbug sampling and where to get it Learn how to run a waterbug session Experience waterbug…
Find out more »October 2023
National Water Week event
Help celebrate National Water Week 2023 at the Bendigo Library. Have you ever wanted to give River Detectives activities a try before making a commitment ? Either as a teacher, a passionate parent looking to persuade your school to take part or as a Landcarer curious about the program that could help you connect better with your local school ? Come along to this event and enjoy a River Detectives 'Come and Try session'. Try your hand at the citizen…
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