Environmental Education

Our bushland reserves preserve the homes of amazing plants and animals, providing unique opportunities to explore native wildlife, wildflowers and other indigenous vegetation in our own backyards.

With over 20 bushland reserves throughout the municipality, many of these areas contain indigenous vegetation that existed before development. 

Find out more about our waste and environmental education programs and initiatives below.

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Schools and Early Years

Nature Play, excursions, incursions and support & funding information.

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Recycling Education Resources

Feel confident about getting recycling right.

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Environmental Education Program Volunteers

Help deliver environmental education programs.

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Free Community Events

Family Possum Prowls, Guided Walk and Talks, Flora and Fauna Treasure Hunts and more!

Follow the Whitehorse Environmental Education Program on Eventbrite to receive direct notification of these free events and more. 

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Nature Play in Whitehorse (Pre-schoolers)

Nature play outdoors is a healthy and great way to learn about nature.

Pre-schoolers are invited to explore Bushland Reserves in Whitehorse with themed activities.

Register for a session via Eventbrite. 

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Free School Holiday Activities

Join us as we explore the bushland environments in Whitehorse.

Learn about some of the amazing plants and animals that call the bush their home. Come along and connect with nature.

Register for our Family Friendly events via Eventbrite.