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Look what Timboon P-12 School has been up to – Important

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

It’s great to share what River Detectives schools are up to. This report came in from Andrea at Timboon P-12 School’s Timboon Agriculture Project (TAP). We love this idea of following a waterway throughout the catchment and testing along the way. Educators should be able to post their own updates on Billabong Banter but the […]

Submit your questions NOW for our second Ask The Expert webinar for 2024: ‘Wave of Change’ – you could WIN a copy of the book. – Important

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

Do you love our watery places? Are you concerned about the way our water resources are changing? Do you have ideas about how to help? Climate Change can be a tricky topic to navigate with students and can leave them feeling powerless but we are here to help. We are very excited to have the […]

Planning inspo: Term 4 community events to link with your River Detectives learning – Important

Posted on October 2, 2024 by Nicole Howie | No Comments All Regions

Spring has sprung and it’s a busy time for citizen-science. This means there’s a plethora of additional activities you can involve your students in if you want to add depth to your River Detectives experience and outdoor learning is what floats their boat. If you’re sitting down during the holidays to plan Term 4, here’s […]

Frogtober – hop to it! – Important

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Nicole Howie | 1 Comment All Regions

This October, make a big difference for Victoria’s frogs with a small action. Download the Frog Census app to support vital research by recording frog calls in your local area. Frog Month Victoria focuses on the Growling Grass Frog in October and tracks the spread of the Eastern Dwarf Sedge Frog across the state, which […]