The Earth's environment - National parks

The Earth’s environment - National parks excursion

Geography

How do people value Lane Cove National Park and what sustainable practices protect it?

During this Stage 2 excursion students will investigate how Lane Cove National Park is perceived, valued and protected. On a bushwalk through the diverse eucalyptus and mangrove forest environments in Lane Cove National Park, and the scenic riverbanks of Sugarloaf Point, students will stop at a variety of sites to explore and record the natural and human features of the reserve including plants, animals, uses, challenges, values and management strategies.

Students will record information using a variety of geographical tools including sketching and mapping.

Location

• Buffalo Creek Reserve

Track overview

• Buffalo Creek Reserve to Magdala Park track

Program details

• Maximum 4 classes per day.

Program cost

• DoE school cost is $22 per student - GST free.
• Non Gov school cost is $32 per student - GST free. Minimum $600.

Program resources

• Earth’s environment: National parks program
• Risk management advice
• This program is supported by a digital text Eucalypt Forest. Available for free from Apple Books.
• The program supports the Geography Teaching Framework: National Park Case Study. This program can also support the National Parks and Wildlife Service Stage 2 HSIE kit ‘What is a National Park?’