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If it’s flooded, forget it ! – Important

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

The next few days, weeks and months are going to be very interesting weather-wise. We all love to see our waterways in full flight but remind you and your students to take care. Remain interested in how nature is responding to these wet times but observe from afar and never test for water quality if there […]

The Lake of Scars TV documentary on NITV tonight ! – Important

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

A thought-provoking and enlightening documentary, The Lake of Scars is making it’s TV debut tonight on NITV at 9:30pm. Based on the culturally significant Boort Lakes system in the North Central CMA region, this is a story of how we work together to preserve, protect and promote these important places for the future. Narrated by […]

Resources from the Online Summit – Important

Posted on September 21, 2022 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

Hi all, We know you will be in the midst of your school holidays and don’t expect you to be reading this post on your break. For those who couldn’t make it to the Online Summit we were keen to distribute the resources as soon as they were available ! River Detectives school story videos; Check […]

Term Four environmental events to connect with – Important

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

Linking your River Detectives studies with broader environmental events is a win win to diversify and deepen learning about the ways everything in nature is connected. If you’re planning your Term 4 program, here are the most relevant events and the resources to help you embed them across the curriculum; World Habitat Day October 4th; What […]