Available for educational institutions through to community and friends groups.
Activities
We deliver the program as a 2-hour walking tour of the farm. We will cover the below topics during the discussion.
The farm from past to present
- A brief history of Myuna Farm.
- Industrial agriculture versus a more holistic, integrated approach to land management.
- Find out why Myuna Farm (and similar facilities) are a valuable resource to the community.
- The importance of education in driving behavioural change.
Environmentally friendly features
- Sustainable Building Design in the Animal Display Centre.
- Renewable energy at the farm.
- Recycling systems, including compost.
- Water harvest and water conservation.
Explore the wetlands
- Take a tractor ride to the man-made wetlands alongside Dandenong Creek.
- Discuss biodiversity and water quality, then learn how we can improve the health of a wetland ecosystem.
- View the Colony of Grey Headed Flying Foxes hanging around the wetlands
Locally grown food
- Community gardens and the environmental benefits of locally grown food.
- Organic gardening, companion planting and the importance of healthy soil.
- Soil and it’s role in the carbon cycle.
Duration
- The tour lasts for two hours.
Cost
- Flat rate of $260
- Maximum of 20 participants, no minimum required.
Bookings
Tours only available Monday to Friday, between 11am and 2pm.
To enquire about booking an Environmental Tour, please email us at myunafarm@casey.vic.gov.au or call 9709 9944.