About us | Field of Mars EEC
Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre is a NSW Department of Education Environmental Education Centre located in the Field of Mars Reserve, East Ryde. We provide curriculum-aligned school excursions, incursions and teacher professional learning across Sydney. Our programs help students develop fieldwork skills, scientific inquiry and environmental understanding within an ecologically significant urban bushland environment.
About our centre
Find out more about Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre, our history, our role as a NSW public school, and how we support environmental and sustainability education for K–12.
Our staff
Meet our specialist teachers and support staff who design and deliver excursions, incursions, learning resources and professional learning.
Location information
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Frequently asked questions
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Environmental Education Centres
Learn about the network of 24 NSW Environmental and Zoo Education Centres (EECs) and how they support schools across the state.
Inclusive education
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Policies and reports
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Visitor information
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Book now
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Learning programs
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Learning resources
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Flora and fauna fact sheets
Read our curriculum aligned animal, plant, environment and habitat fact sheets for use in the classroom or at home.