The Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre provides programs and resources to support schools with environmental and sustainability education.
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Field of Mars EEC Term 1 Newsletter 2023 - mailchi.mp/960408ef43cb/2018…
Term 3 & 4 incursions and field trip excursions with the Field of Mars EEC - mailchi.mp/7479ac06da45/2018…
If you have a love for nature like we do you can probably remember a moment in your childhood that began your captivation with the natural world. That’s what we aim to do everyday at Field of Mars EEC. Do you have a story? We would love to hear it 💚🌿 #nswteachers #EZECNSW
Are you looking for a short and accessible boardwalk to explore these school holidays? The Buffalo Creek track and surrounding walks offer great family friendly adventures. youtube.com/watch?v=bJvS2qLe… @NSWEducation @outdoorsnswact #enviroed #ezecnsw #nswteachers #educhat #natureplay
Oh my what big eyes you have 👀 Lacewings have large compound eyes which give them a wide-angle view of the world. They are also excellent at detecting fast movement which helps when you’re catching aphids and mites… instagram.com/p/CCHXhDGhFK7/…
Place-based outdoor learning promotes a positive relationship with the natural environment. It also helps build deep environmental knowledge and understanding of the world that surrounds us.
#nswteachers… instagram.com/p/CCFhhAFBr1C/…
How good are you at identifying plants? Plants can be used for food, fibre and medicine. The trick is knowing what plant is used for what! The bracken fern (pictured) can be poisonous if eaten in large quantities… instagram.com/p/CB_9EmchkSe/…
How often do you get to hold a venomous spider in your hand? 🕷 Lucky these ones are preserved in resin! These students are learning about the features of arachnids by getting up close and personal. Did I mention… instagram.com/p/CB1_7YFhGfJ/…
One of the great joys of teaching outside is watching a student discover something new. To see things differently. To suddenly understand that a flower is not just part of a plant but is food, a home, medicine and a… instagram.com/p/CBzD7bNBIRo/…
“The most beautiful gift of nature is that it gives one pleasure to look around and try to comprehend what we see”. - Albert Einstein instagram.com/p/CBy11U6hK5F/…
Term 3 and 4 are open for excursion and incursions bookings! We are running all your favourites plus a few new programs such as Bush School: a nature play day 🌿
Head to our website to secure your preferred dates!… instagram.com/p/CBw0mATBQz9/…
Incursions and excursions with the Field of Mars EEC are operating - mailchi.mp/3b868bfb5d41/2018…
Creating with natural materials has many sensory benefits. They have different textures, sizes, colours and smells while also providing tactile stimulation that helps improve fine motor skills - particularly when… instagram.com/p/CBmcLWNhafZ/…
This may look like a single flower but if you look closely you’ll see that it’s in fact many flowers growing along the end of a branch. Often referred to as a flower spike there can be as many as 25 individual… instagram.com/p/CBjruoRhmXj/…