RSPCA Kids and Kritters Program

Link to RSPCA Kids and Kritters Program. The RSPCA runs small group animal education sessions in school holiday periods for the 7-13 year age group. There is a range of sessions to chose from where children can have a tour and an introduction to RSPCA ACT, or come and meet the dogs, learn about reptiles and how to care for them and how to care for young animals. 

Future Film - Festival and Competition - Reimagining Canberra’s Future

Link to Future Film. Future Film is the all-ages short film competition & festival that’s here to flip the switch on the climate crisis. This is a creative platform for young people to express their ideas to reimagine Canberra's future, a future where we: solve the most pressing environmental problems; regenerate the planet; create awareness of sustainable solutions and technology in use now ... or explore unique solutions for the future!

ACT Parliament of Youth on Sustainability

Link to the ACT Parliament of Youth on Sustainability. The ACT Parliament of Youth on Sustainability is an annual all-schools program that culminates in a one day mock-Parliament event at the Australian National University. It is aimed at giving young people a voice when it comes to the environment. The theme of the 2020 ACT Parliament of Youth on Sustainability is: 'What's one way we can thrive in the 21st Century?'

Nature Play Canberra

Link to Nature Play Canberra. Getting kids outdoors and participation in nature play has the ability to enhance children’s cognitive flexibility and creativity, boost self-esteem and improve resilience. Grab a Nature Play Canberra passport and help your kids complete these 51 things before they turn12!

The National Arboretum

Link to The National Arboretum Learn page. The Arboretum can provide a variety of facilitated education programs onsite that link with the Australian curriculum in the areas of Science, Sustainability and Geography.

KidsTeaching Kids

Link to national Kids Teaching Kids - aka KTK - knows kids are prepared to take up the challenges of restoring the environment when given responsibility to manage their own learning, when connected to challenging real world issues and when inspired to want to know more.

Circular_CBR - Circular Economy Education

Link to Circular_CBR. Circular_CBR explores the 'circular economy' through a pitch process and coffee, beer and bicycle riding themes. Resources to support student pitches address the nexus of climate change, environment, economy and waste. An unrestricted version is available that only includes coffee and bike riding.

National Dinosaur Museum Education

Link to National Dinosaur Museum Schools
Since opening in 1993, the National Dinosaur Museum has grown to be the largest permanent
display of dinosaurs and prehistoric life in Australia. Wander through the Dinosaur Garden, handle million year old fossils, and learn about dinosaurs and their world on one of the museums highly regarded educational tours.

Directory of Environmental, Earth and Sustainability Education providers - ACT

Welcome to the ACT Environmental Education Network Directory

Thanks to ACT's rich and varied environmental, Earth and sustainability education centres, programs and providers, for sharing their expertise and for providing input into this directory. 

If you know an educator who should be listed here, or if you have an update for the directory, please let us know at aaeeact@gmail.com. 

What ever happened to Sustainable Schools?

Did you know that 'Sustainable Schools' - aka #GreenSchools - is a global movement and that Australia was once a recognised global leader in this movement?

Earth, sustainability and environmental education dates

Time flies - and there is ALOT on, so we all need a way to keep track. Stay on top of it all with this comprehensive set of the most significant term by term and month by month local, national and global dates especially for environmental educators.

2020 Calendar for AAEE members and friends - would you like reminders of the main dates in a colourful AAEE Sea Week themed printable PDF? Let us know at aaeeact@gmail and we will get it to you.