Free Resources: Biodiversity by the Bay

Thanks to everyone who attended the last Teacher Environment Network Meeting on 30 October hosted by the wonderful Tim Mc Rae at Gardenvale Primary School! We explored the topic of Biodiversity by the Bay.

EcoCentre educators Sharron and Cecile shared some favourite resources and biodiversity activities for students:

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Solutions for a plastic free Bay
Content warning: some content contained within this article, depict images of marine life, or key facts regarding pollution and human health which some readers may find distressing and reader discretion is encouraged. By Akalya Sarathy, Impact Team Volunteer, & Vanessa Shambrook, Impact Team Leader Plastic waste is choking our planet – polluting the air, water and […]
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One year of sharing stories at the EcoCentre
Reflections by Ryan Abramowitz, EcoCentre Communications and Marketing coordinator  Story-telling and story-sharing connect us to ourselves, each other, our past and our dreams for the future.  Stories cross time as whales cross oceans. As today marks my one year anniversary of being a weaver of stories at the Port Phillip EcoCentre, it felt fitting to […]
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Wetlands and Wildlife: Community, connection and conservation
By Nadav Zisin, Community Engagement Coordinator The EcoCentre’s Wetlands and Wildlife community events were part of the vibrant Nairm Catchment Care Calendar funded by Melbourne Water in 2023. The project included six community events, and seven programs tailored for different schools and for recently arrived migrants studying English. Sessions in the Wetlands and Wildlife series […]
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Discovering What Citizen Science Means to Us – Volunteer Week 2022
National Volunteer Week (16 May to 22 May) is Australia’s largest annual celebration of every volunteers’ vital dedication towards a better society. During this week, we’re sharing stories from a range of wonderful EcoCentre volunteers; exemplifying why we’re ‘Better Together’ when it comes to caring for our land, water, wildlife and wellbeing. Continue reading for […]
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The EcoCentre acknowledges the Kulin Nations, including the Yalukut Weelam clan of the Boon Wurrung language group, traditional owners of the land on which we are located.

We pay respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Elder members of our multicultural community.