Gould League is an iconic, non-profit environmental education organisation. We empower teachers, students and the community to live more sustainably and protect the environment.
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Happy World Environment Day, June 5th 2013
To celebrate World Environment Day, Gould League is having a book shop SALE! We've reduced all of our publications and posters by 30%. Get in quick, sale ends Monday 17th June.
Gould League is excited to annouce that the "Waste Smart Schools and Families" pilot in partnership with City of Boroondara has been launched and initiated!
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: Students Futurescaping Schools Project Officer
GL is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and dynamic environmental educator and project coordinator to join our organisation for this 18 month contract.
Win a Marine Program at Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary & Education Centre in 2013
Together with Marine Care Ricketts Point Inc., Gould League is pleased to share with you an opportunity for primary and secondary schools to apply for a grant-funded marine education experience at Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary, Beaumaris for 2013 (normally valued at $725 +GST).
This opportunity is thanks to funding from the Victorian Environmental Protection Authority and Yarra Plume consortium, which is led by St Kilda Eco-Centre, to promote and educate the community about water quality issues in Port Phillip Bay.
Vote by Nov 9th for GL to win $1000 to host a "Fix It! Community Repair Workshop"
We all know about Reduce, Reuse and Recycle but what about Repair? Often we simply don't have the time, skills or resources to fix broken household items. Gould League plans to host a Fix It! Community Workshop Day at their Sustainability Centre: a free, friendly get-together where skilled volunteers guide community members through repairing (or re-imagining) their broken items!
Gould League to Continue Forest Education Programs at Toolangi
The Gould League has welcomed the decision by Victoria’s Minister for Environment and Climate Change, the Hon Ryan Smith, that the Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) instigate a new arrangement for the continued delivery of forest education services in the Toolangi area.
“Commencing in the final school term in 2012, the Gould League will be offering forest education services to Victorian schools” Mr Smith has announced.
Marine Care Ricketts Point Extends Relationship with Gould League
Gould League and Marine Care Ricketts Point are pleased to announce that Gould League will now schedule and conduct all the education programs run at the Marine Education Centre within Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary!
Gould League Supporting ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic Consortia
To help Victorian schools actively build sustainability into the fabric of everyday school and community life, ResourceSmart AuSSI Vic now has consortia of service providers in each of the nine DEECD regions. Gould League is pleased to be a member of the Southern Metropolitan Region consortium, led by CERES.
On Sunday, October 14th 2012, between 12pm and 3pm, we would like to invite local residents, family groups, teachers and previous Moorabbin High School students to visit Gould League. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to explore our gardens and centre exhibits for a ‘Family Fun Day’!
Teachers, students, members & supporters can now keep in the loop with Gould League's progress, programs, people, positive environmental actions and mini-beast pets by "liking" us on Facebook for a fun and easy way to stay updated.
Students Futurescaping Schools: Fully Funded Program
Gould League has been fortunate to receive funding from Department of Education and Early Childhood Development to facilitate the "Students Futurescaping Schools" project (2012-2014) which will see five disadvantaged schools per year participating in this fully-funded program to increase the biodiversity within their school grounds.
Gould League now has online fundraising and donations! You can donate at the click of a button or fundraise on the organisations behalf (eg. Melbourne Marathon). Your support is greatly appreciated and tax deductible.
Our online booking system is now tried and tested and is making booking a breeze for teachers, in addition to our new Operations Coordinator, Amy Stephenson, who is readily available on (03) 9555 5565.
