Environmental Workshops
Programs:

Bush Skills for the Hills
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Bush Skills for the Hills (BSFTH) is a series of free, hills-focussed workshops for the community. The workshops are a refreshing mix of information and practical hands-on sessions designed to give participants both the why and how of managing land, bush and creeks in the hills environment. 2018 BSFTH Workshops Program
Workshops are often run in conjunction with the Bush Skills 4 Youth (BS4Y) program.
Please be aware workshops book out quickly, so it is best to register early to guarantee your place. Click on the title of the BSFTH workshop for further information.
Contact Details
Kate Malden, Administration Officer, Regional Services
Telephone: (08) 9424 2216
E-mail: environment@emrc.org.au

Bush Skills 4 Youth
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Bush Skills 4 Youth (BS4Y) program is supported by funding from the EMRC and Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program.
The program aims to provide young people with opportunities to:
Each year a series of free workshops are conducted in bush areas throughout the Eastern Metropolitan Region. Workshops with schools and youth groups take place during the term with community workshops in the holidays.
More workshops will be announced soon. Subscribe to the mailing list to receive e-mail updates when new workshops are open for registration.
To find out about opportunities for schools to participate in school-term workshops please contact the program coordinator by e-mail catherine.levett@emrc.org.au.
Previous workshops
- Quenda Quest - Ecology, Habitat and Health
- Bush in a Box - water, soil, trees and animals
- Nestboxes for Phascogales
- Introduction to Aboriginal Culture - Women's knowledge
- Introduction to Aboriginal Culture - Hunting and Gathering
- All About Eagles
- Feathers, Nests and Nuts
- Flowers, fungi and other bushland treasures
- Reptiles on the move
- All About Leaf Litter workshops
- Exploring a Healthy Creek
Bush Skills 4 Youth mailing list
For updates about Bush Skills 4 Youth school holiday programs please subscribe to the e-mail updates. You can unsubscribe at any time and will only receive news and information about Bush Skills 4 Youth.
What to bring to a workshop
Workshops will often be conducted outside, or have outside sessions. Please wear sturdy footwear (for walking), bring along your hat, sunscreen, water and snacks, and dress suitably for the weather. Bring rain protection, if required.
Cameras may be used, with permission from the event leader on the day.
Contact Details
For more information about Bush Skills 4 Youth please contact:
Catherine Levett, Youth Environmental Education Officer
E-mail: catherine.levett@emrc.org.au
Phone: (08) 9424 2244

A number of once off workshops are run for other programs or projects however there are none at this time.