News & Events

NEWS AND EVENTS

Check out what’s happening in forest and wood products and with ForestLearning with the latest news from the industry below.

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Invertebrate collecting in the forest

30 November 2017

  Image: CSIRO Bugwise Copyright © Australian Museum 2017 Invertebrate collecting within leaf litter or behind bark on trees within your local forest or your school's own trees is an easy, fun outdoor activity for your class to do to fulfill a range of curriculum outcomes,...

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ForestLearning has reached 750+ followers on Facebook!

14 September 2017

CAN YOU HELP? Can you help us reach 1000 by Christmas?! Like and Follow us today to stay informed with real time news, resources and events around Australia incorporating forests and wood products into your classrooms! Find us here: www.facebook.com/forestlearningau and while you’re there, why...

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Australia’s National Schools Tree Day – 28th July 2017

14 September 2017

Approximately 3,000 preschools, kindergartens, primary and high schools across Australia took part in Schools Tree Day 2017! Students nation-wide have learnt how to plant, and care for the seedlings they grow.  Schools Tree Day can mark the beginning of a long-term environmental program,...

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Outdoor Classroom Day Australia – 7 September 2017

14 September 2017

On Thursday 7th September, over 200,000 students and nearly 2000 schools and early learning centres from around Australia enjoyed the benefits of outdoor learning time with specially designed lessons held in the great outdoors. OMO and Nature Play organised Australia’s first national Outdoor...

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Geography Teachers Association of Victoria conference and forestry field tour – 29th August 2017

14 September 2017

Geography Teachers' Association of Victoria teachers were treated to a Toolangi forest winter wonderland on 29th August 2017 thanks to tour guides from the Gould League and Vic Forests. Teachers were shown areas of sustainably managed hardwood forests and were given more of the science behind...

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