World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about taking action to tackle the water crisis. Today, there are over 663 million people living without a safe water supply close to home, spending countless hours queuing or trekking to distant sources, and coping with the health impacts of using contaminated water. This year’s theme – Nature for Water – explores how we can use nature to overcome the water challenges of the 21st century. Find out more by visiting…

Help up get a snapshot of what is happening with salinity across Victoria through the annual snapshot monitoring! In this week you might like to focus on salinity in your catchment and test a variety of water samples to find out differences across your region.  

Ask Graham Stockfeld (Turtles Australia) all about Turtles and see some turtles virtually to help you learn more about these beautiful creatures that may be near your local waterway! HOW: sign into a virtual session (details on how will be emailed once you register!) REGISTER by completing your details here Date: Monday 21st May 11.30am (30 minute session) Questions: Please email riverdetectives@nccma.vic.gov.au with the three best questions from your class  

World Environment Day aims to inspire more people than ever before to take action to prevent the growing strain on planet Earth’s natural systems from reaching the breaking point. The theme for 2018 is a very important one, Beat Plastic Pollution - If you can't reuse it, refuse it! You might like to consider how you can reduce your plastic use at school, at home and in the community. Find out more about the issue and World Environment Day now.

We invite schools to come and learn more about the amazing platypus on World Environment Day. Join Tiana Preston (Melbourne Water) who works with the community to monitor, raise awareness and protect platypus in Melbourne’s waterways.   DATE: Tuesday 5 June, 2018 TIME: 11.30am (30 minute session) WHERE: Virtual session (you join in from your school) You can join the virtual session through your Polycom device (government schools), tablet (with Polycom app) or on a computer through your Skype for…

NAIDOC Week 2018 will celebrate the invaluable contributions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made – and continue to make - to our communities, our families, our rich history and to our nation. Under the theme - Because of her, we can! - NAIDOC Week 2018 will be held nationally from Sunday 8 July and continue through to Sunday 15 July. For more ideas on how to celebrate the week visit the NAIDOC website. Don't forget to share…

National Tree Day is a "call to action" for all Australians to put their hands in the earth and give back to their community. Each year, about 300,000 people volunteer their time to engage in environmental activities that educate individuals about the world around them. It's a day to venture outdoors and get to know your community, and most importantly, to have fun! Each year, around 3,000 preschools, kindies, primary and high schools across Australia take part in Schools Tree…