The Blackburn Lake Sanctuary (BLS) Environment Education Program is a free visitor service offered by the BLS Advisory Committee and the Friends of the Lake co-ordinated by the City of Whitehorse. It provides environmental and sustainability education programs for local schools and community groups.
Programs are run by the Education Program Officer, employed by the City of
Whitehorse, together with a team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers.
Visits take 1 - 3 hours to complete, depending on the activities chosen. Large parties will be divided into smaller groups to protect the Sanctuary's sensitive environment and offer a quality experience.
We can tailor programs for particular curriculum requirements and assist schools with resource material for assignments. We can design programs for primary, secondary, tertiary and adult groups.
Environment Topics include:
Blackburn Lake Sanctuary offers the possibility of real-life teaching, learning
and understanding. The Sanctuary provides opportunities for practical hands-on
experiences of the bush by: weeding; planting; learning about indigenous plants;
water sampling; observing birds, animals and insects and learning about the
culture of indigenous Australians.There are opportunities for creative expression
through painting, photography, writing, storytelling and other media.
The program aims to develop among visitors:
Philosophy
The BLS Advisory Committee believes that having a reasonably intact bushland
ecosystem in a suburban area can encourage understanding and appreciation of
the bush in those members of the community who choose to live in suburban Melbourne.
Positive attitudes can best be developed by using local volunteers who show,
by example, their love of the area.
Bookings
Bookings are essential and at least 3 - 4 weeks before the event. Maximum of
30 students.
For bookings or further information please email Jacquie, the Education Program Co-ordinator
Would you like to beome a volunteer for the Education Program?
Volunteers are vital to the running of our program.
New volunteers are always welcome and will receive an induction including a
tour of the Sanctuary and Visitor Centre. They are invited to observe education
sessions and volunteer training is offered on a regular basis.
For further information please email Jacquie, the Education Program Co-ordinator
Last updated August 9, 2011