Wonderful wetlands (Year 3/4) - Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands

The Edithvale-Seaford Wetland Education Centre is located at the internationally significant Ramsar wetlands in Edithvale. 

Learning outcomes

• Learn about the natural and urban water cycles
• Describe the importance of wetland habitats
• Explain why wetlands need to be protected
• Learn about the history of Edithvale and how it has been drained
• Learn how Melbourne Water manages and protects waterways
• Describe what we can do to help protect wetlands

Students will

• Participate in a water cycle demonstration
• Explore a water catchment with a Stormwater Interactive Model
• Explore the wetland and visit the bird hide
• Undertake a bird identification scavenger hunt

Curriculum links 

• Science: VCSSU057, VCSSU058, VCSSU062
• Geography: VCGGK081, VCGGC072

Bookings

Submit your booking request by selecting available dates in the calendar. We require at least four weeks' notice for tour bookings. 

Note:

1. Prices are quoted per person and are GST inclusive
2. No additional cost for teaching staff
3. A minimum $160 fee applies to your booking
4. Maximum group size is 70
5. Submitting a booking request does not constitute a confirmed booking or final price

Safety requirements

For safety, all visitors completing a wetland walk during their visit to the centre must meet minimum dress standards that include:

• Required: long pants/trousers and enclosed shoes 
• Not allowed: shorts, skirts, open-toed shoes including sandals and high heels.

Further information

• Visits will be cancelled on days declared a Total Fire Ban or catastrophic danger rating or when air quality is very poor or extremely poor 
• The wetland walk will be cancelled on days of extreme, catastrophic and Total Fire Ban danger ratings

For further information on visiting the centre, including educational activities and nearby attractions please visit our Edithvale-Seaford Wetland Education Centre web pages.