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.
Post excursion activities
- Myuna Farm wetlands word find and answers – grades 1 to 4
- Education for Sustainability post excursion activity - grades 3 to 6
- Wetland wildlife colouring sheet
Curriculum links
Key learning outcomes of the Education for Sustainability program are as follows.
Science
- Science knowledge helps people to understand the effects of their actions (VCSSU056)
- Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished
from non-living things (VCSSU057) - Different living things have different life cycles and depend on each other and the
environment to survive (VCSSU058) - Natural and processed materials have a range of physical properties; these properties can
influence their use (VCSSU060) - Safely use appropriate materials, tools, equipment and technologies (VCSIS067)
Geography
- Types of natural vegetation and the significance of vegetation to the environment, the
importance of environments to animals and people, and different views on how they can be
protected; the use and management of natural resources and waste, and different views on how to do this sustainably (VCGGK082)
Design and Technology
- Investigate food and fibre production used in modern or traditional societies (VCDSTC025)
- Investigate the suitability of materials, systems, components, tools and equipment for a
range of purposes (VCDSTC027)
Sustainability – Cross curriculum priority
The Education for Sustainability excursion also addresses the Cross-Curriculum
‘Sustainability’ priority, through incorporating relevant themes throughout the program
delivery.