Excursion Program Overview

Our forests are diverse, dynamic environments. Investigate forest ecosystems and the interactions and interrelationships between forest plants and animals.

Explore

• past, present and future use of the forest by people and native animals and plants.
• layers of the Mountain Ash and Cool Temperate Rainforest
• living and non-living features of each ecosystem
• any evidence of animals and plants living in the forest
• habitats provided by the forest
• forest food chains
• timber harvesting and its impact

Workbook provided for you to create a copy for each student.

What to bring: Bus must accompany program, clipboards & pens

Curriculum connections:

Science: Biological Sciences (7,9), Earth & Space Sciences (7)

Geography: Geographical Knowledge & Understanding (7-10)

Restrictions:
Toolangi excursion bookings are closed for February, and from 16th July to 10th August in 2018 (resuming week 5 of Term 3).

Gould League does not operate in Toolangi on days with a Fire danger rating of Severe, Extreme and Code Red in the North Central Fire District. On very rare occasions, programs may be postponed due to extreme weather predictions involving wind/storms. In both cases, these programs will be rescheduled at the earliest convenience of both parties.