Brimbank council is funding CERES incursions for a limited number of schools in the municipality.
These sessions are suitable for grades three to 10 and according to the council, they must occur in either term one or two this year.
Incursion topics include towards zero waste, restoring earth’s ecosystems, farming for our future, and global perspectives.
As part of the zero waste session, students will learn more about turning waste impacts into valuable resources and fostering practical change.
They will be equipped with information around how human activity contributes to waste pollution, understand that waste is a valuable resource, explore ways to reach zero waste with the six-Rs (Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot), and understand the benefits of less waste for people and the planet.
In the restoring earth’s ecosystems session, students will deepen their understanding of ecosystems, explore the impacts of human interactions and problem-solve to enhance biodiversity.
Participants will also be able to identify the needs of different animals and how to support their habitat, connect with Country through the skill of observation and take action to restore local ecosystems.
Farming for our future will allow kids to explore how organic, local systems can regenerate ecosystems, culture and community as well as identify the role that mini-beasts and microorganisms play in creating healthy soil.
Details: news.brimbank.vic.gov.au/free-sustainability-incursions-for-schools-apply-by-7-march/
