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

Wonderful wetlands (Year 3/4) - Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands
AUD $120.00
  • Duration: 2 Hours
  • Location: Chelsea Heights, Victoria

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

How to book 

Two classes can be booked during one time spot (AM or PM). One class will participate in activities in Education Centre and one class will explore the wetland. Then after approximately 45 minutes the classes will swap.


Step 1: Select the number of classes

Step 2: Select available dates in the calendar - at least four weeks' notice for tour bookings is required 

Step 3: Select the available time

Step 4: Click 'Book now' 

Step 5: A confirmation email will be sent to you


Note:

  1. Prices are GST inclusive
  2. No additional cost for teaching staff
  3. Maximum class size per session is 30
  4. Staff-student ratio: 1:20 with a minimum of 2 staff 
  5. Submitting a booking request does not constitute a confirmed booking or final price


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

 

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
  • Tours will need to be cancelled when a situation at the site is deemed unsafe.
For further information on visiting the centre, including educational activities and nearby attractions please visit our Edithvale-Seaford Wetland Education Centre web pages.