Outdoor and Environmental Studies (VCE) - Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands

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

Learning outcomes

Unit 3 & 4

• Discover the topography and landscape of the wetlands
• Learn about the history of Edithvale and Seaford wetlands, and how people have interacted with the this environment overtime
• Explore the competing uses and demands of the wetlands - between human needs and conservation
• Examine the management strategies and the challenges of sustaining the environment into the future - environmental, social and economic
• Learn about acts or conventions related to the management and sustainability of outdoor environments
• Explore the Education Centre and learn about green building design

Unit 1 & 2

• Learn about the environment and landscape of the wetland biomes
• Learn about the history of Edithvale and Seaford wetlands
• Discover how people have interacted with the this environment overtime
• Explore the threatened species that inhabit the wetland

Student activities

• Participate in a presentation about the Edithvale and Seaford wetlands
• Identify green building design features of the Education Centre
• Go on a guided tour of the wetlands and make observations on bird life and the environment
• Complete logbook recordings and observations

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 $180 fee applies to your booking
4. Maximum group size is 35
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 sleeves, long pants/trousers and enclosed shoes.
• Not allowed: shorts, skirts, open-toed shoes, high heels or sandals.

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.