Learning programs | school excursions, incursions and HPGE

Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre offers a wide range of curriculum-aligned learning programs for K–12 students across NSW. Our excursions, incursions, high potential and gifted education (HPGE) workshops and teacher professional learning sessions provide authentic, hands-on experiences that build environmental understanding, scientific inquiry, creative expression and connection to place.

A backpack and raincoat required for a primary excursion to Field of Mars Reserve.

Primary excursions

Early Stage 1 to Stage 3 curriculum-aligned environmental and sustainability excursions for K–6 students, focusing on science, geography, history, HSIE, English and creative arts in Sydney bushland, waterways and urban environments.

A students hand using a magnifying glass to explore the features of an insect during an incursion.

Primary incursions

Early Stage 1 to Stage 3 in-school incursions for K–6 that bring nature, sustainability, design and digital creativity into the classroom, with all resources and equipment provided by Field of Mars EEC. Programs support NSW science, geography, HSIE, creative arts and English outcomes.

A pair of bushwalking boots required by students for a secondary fieldwork excursion at Field of Mars Reserve or other natural areas.

Secondary excursions and incursions

Stage 4–6 geography and science fieldwork, environmental investigations and assessment support for Years 7–12, offered as excursions in Field of Mars Reserve and other Sydney locations, and as school-based incursions.

A butterfly and paintbrushes that might be used during a HPGE enrichment program for students.

High potential and gifted education programs

High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) enrichment days for primary students in science, visual arts, digital technologies and creative writing, designed to extend high-potential and gifted learners.

A set of coloured pencils that are used during teacher professional learning workshops at Field of Mars EEC.

Professional learning

Teacher professional learning workshops and courses in fieldwork, outdoor learning and environmental education for K–12, aligned to NSW syllabus requirements.

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iPad showing the Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre online booking form for primary and secondary excursions and incursions

Book now

Check dates and book an excursion or incursion with Field of Mars Environmental Education Centre.

iPad displaying a Field of Mars digital learning resource that supports excursions, incursions and fieldwork skills

Learning resources

Find digital learning resources, social stories and excursion preparation materials.

Illustration representing native plants and animals used for Field of Mars flora and fauna fact sheets to support primary and secondary learning.

Flora and fauna fact sheets

Read our animal, plant and habitat fact sheets for use in the classroom or at home.