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Year 7 - Tertiary: Environment tour

Activities

We deliver the program as a 2 hour walking tour of the farm. We will cover the below topics during the discussion.

The farm from past to present

  • A brief history of Myuna Farm.
  • Industrial agriculture versus a more holistic, integrated approach to land management.
  • Find out why Myuna Farm (and similar facilities) are a valuable resource to the community.
  • The importance of education in driving behavioural change.

Environmentally friendly features

  • Sustainable Building Design in the Animal Display Centre.
  • Renewable energy at the farm.
  • Recycling systems, including compost.
  • Water harvest and water conservation.

Explore the wetlands

  • Take a the tractor ride to the man-made wetlands along side Dandenong Creek.
  • Discuss biodiversity and water quality, then learn how we can improve the health of a wetland ecosystem.
  • View the Colony of Grey Headed Flying Foxes hanging around the wetlands

Locally grown food

  • Community gardens and the environmental benefits of locally grown food.
  • Organic gardening, companion planting and the importance of healthy soil.
  • Soil and it’s role in the carbon cycle.

Duration

  • The tour lasts for 2 hours.
  • We can accommodate a maximum of 20 students per group.

Cost

  • $12.10 per student.
  • Adults free at a ratio of 1 adult to 5 students.
  • Additional adults: $12.65
  • Each program requires a minimum of 18 students. A minimum payment for 18 students is required, if less than 18 attend.

Prices include GST.

Bookings

Booking enquiries can be made via the online booking form. Or if you have questions, please contact us by emailing [email protected] or calling 9709 9944.

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