This excursion aims for students to create meaningful connections to the past, present and future of GNP-IY. Students will learn about the the history of the park and reflect upon the human impact in this space. They will explore the unique flora and fauna that currently call the park home and contribute to the park’s future through conservation initiatives.

FORMAT OF THE DAY

10:00am – Welcome and Introduction while students eat recess.

Session A – Biodiversity snapshot: learning about the unique flora and fauna in GNP-IY. Students will be guided along the Loop Trail where they will explore complex stories of plants and animals that call the park home; such as birds, frogs, reptiles, mammals, and threatened species and ecological communities. Concepts such as food chains, food webs, classifications, and disturbance ecology will also be explored.
 

Session B – Healing the land: contributing to the restoration of GNP-IY. Students investigate the water quality at GNP-IY by identifying macro-invertebrates and recording the results as a Citizen Science activity. This session also explores how the park is being revitalised and the roles different groups play including the Friends of Glenthorne, Park rangers and National Parks SA.
 

12:15pm to 12:45 pm – Lunch

Session C – Creative expressions: using nature as inspiration to create artistic interpretations of GNP-IY. Students will be encouraged to experiment with watercolour and pencil to create their own representation of nature within the park. Various props will be used to demonstrate techniques.

1:30pm – Group reflection and wrap up of the day (also a good time to explore the nature playground and visitor hub before departing).

2:00pm – Depart GNP-IY.

Duration: 3.5 – 4 hours

Cost (per student): $18.50 [+GST] Member’s Price $17 [+GST]

Target Audience: Reception to Year 12

Conditions: Minimum spend of $600.

A $200 cancellation fee applies if your confirmed booking is cancelled without rescheduling.

Beyond the Classroom is all about supporting schools and educators to rediscover their connection with green and blue spaces in their local community.

This excursion allows students to learn in, with and through nature by exploring local flora and fauna unique to your space. Students walk, create and engage in a series of activities that serve as a springboard for future learning and connection with the space. Educators will finish sessions with the knowledge, confidence and resources needed to revisit the space and keep the connection going. This excursion can be held in any significant local nature space, including:

• National Parks
• Beaches
• Wetlands and Rivers
• Reservoirs

If you are interested to explore this excursion opportunity, please email our education team and allow us to prepare a program based on your needs.

This exciting bespoke excursion is hosted in the stunning grounds of the Wittunga Botanic Gardens. The Mini-Beasts theme is weaved though all activities, with particular focus on native caterpillars & butterflies; spiders; moths; and macro invertebrates (water bugs).

During this experience, learners explore the grounds of the Wittunga Gardens in search of the mini-beasts that call it home. They will discover unseen worlds by identifying macro invertebrates from the central lake, and use their artistic expression to create mini-beast inspired artworks to take home.

Note: This excursion can also be hosted in other locations including Belair National Park and Glenthorne National Park – Ityamaiitpinna Yarta.

Duration: 90 minutes – 2 hours

Cost (per student): $16.50 [+GST] Member’s Price $15.00 [+GST]

Target Audience: Our Mini-Beast and Water Bug Excursion is perfect for years K-6. Groups of up to 100 (or five classes) can be accommodated in a bespoke experience.

Conditions: Minimum spend of $400

A $200 cancellation fee applies if your confirmed booking is cancelled without rescheduling.

Nature Play SA’s unique cubby building excursion engages students in a real-world STEM challenge set amongst the beautiful surrounds of Belair National Park. Facilitated through a series of team challenges, students use natural, open-ended resources to problem solve, design and build imaginative cubby creations. The timeless surrounds of nature and a setting steeped in history provides the perfect platform for 21st Century learning, where cooperation and resilience are the keys to success and sustainable practices are embedded throughout.

Duration: 3.5 – 4 hours

Cost (per student): $18.50 [+GST] Member’s Price $17 [+GST]

Target Audience: Early Years to Year 6

Conditions: Minimum spend of $400.

A $200 cancellation fee applies if your confirmed booking is cancelled without rescheduling.

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The Nature Play SA Wild at Wittunga excursion offers young children a guided nature play experience in the stunning grounds of the Wittunga Botanic Gardens. Join us for a 90-minute nature immersion experience where play-based, creative expression and opportunities for nature connection are facilitated through a captivating adventure for our youngest nature-warriors.

During this one and half hour session, Nature Play SA educators will take you on a journey through the grounds of Wittunga House to explore local flora and fauna, storytelling through nature, sensory play and conservation from a young child’s perspective.

Duration: 90 minutes

Cost (per student): $14.50 [+GST] Member’s Price $13 [+GST]

Target Audience: This program has been specifically designed for early years children and is only available for Kindy/ELC groups of up to 35 children.

Conditions: Minimum spend of $350.

A $200 cancellation fee applies if your confirmed booking is cancelled without rescheduling.