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Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre

Locality: Cranebrook

Phone: +61 2 4730 3630

Address: Sydney International Regatta Centre, Gate A, 153-233 Old Castlereagh Road 2749 Cranebrook, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.penrithlakeseec.com

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25.01.2022 Please make sure you dispose of face masks appropriately.

25.01.2022 The Effect of Dams

24.01.2022 Primary teachers! Are you inquisitive? Do you have inquisitive students? Check out...INQUISITIVE.COM for Australian curriculum resources and lessons: https://www.inquisitive.com/

24.01.2022 Kitchen Gardening at Cambridge Park High with Mrs Giles (aka Miss Giggles)

24.01.2022 What a brilliant idea!

23.01.2022 Mr & Mrs Spiny Leaf Stick Insect. 3 years ago I wouldn't have even gone near these guys. I had a terrible fear of bugs and crawlies. I didn't like them near me and having them touching me would have resulted in a lot of manic flailing around and possibly hyperventilation. I'm honestly so proud of students when they make the decision to put their fears aside and try to hold or pat one of my Sticky friends. I know how they feel. To overcome that fear is not easy...but I encoura...ge everyone to try! Now I love working with these guys! I'm still not 100% with spiders like our spider loving mate @toms_hooked_on_nature #LoveWhereYouLearn #lovewhereyouwork #penrithlakeseec #Extatosomatiaratum #spinyleafstickinsect

23.01.2022 The Best Worst Energy Source Although coal is such an amazing energy source that weve kept using it despite the harm it causes, today we may be better poised t...o stop using it than at any previous time in history. This video was made in partnership with Bill Gates. To learn more about his work on clean energy, visit https://gatesnot.es/2X0Nxzv

22.01.2022 Its the first day of spring and #NationalWattleDay Youve probably noticed blooming wattle trees across NSW, and the scent of its sweet flower that youll us...ually smell before you even see it. Wattle bout these fun facts: It is our national floral emblem Represents our national colours (green + gold) Over 1,000 different species of wattle Resilient plant withstands droughts, winds and bushfires Wattle represents the spirit of the Australian people.

22.01.2022 On this #threatenedspecies day, Ive grouped together some of Australias threatened marsupials into a pattern. Youll also spot the thylacine which became exti...nct on this day in 1936. I hope to see my patterns on kids clothes, adults clothes, and sustainable products to celebrate the beauty of these precious animals. #artforconservation #threatenedspeciesday #thylacine #gentleactivism #threatenedspecies #australiana #australianart See more

22.01.2022 Wet wipes and paper towel are NOT the same as toilet paper. They CANNOT be flushed as they do not break down easily and can cause blockages. https://youtu.be/--k2sHbsW68

22.01.2022 Biodiversity Month is held in September each year and aims to promote the importance of protecting, conserving and improving biodiversity both within Australia and across the world. Australia is home to between 600,000 and 700,000 species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. About 84% of our plants, 83% of our mammals, and 45% of our birds are endemic meaning they are only found in Australia. You can learn more about Biodiversity Month on the Australian Governments website: https://www.environment.gov.au/biodivers/biodiversity-month. You can learn more about our local biodiversity in Penrith on Councils website:https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au//biodiversity-and-bushc

21.01.2022 \\ Leaving their nest // These flamboyant Male Peacock Carpenter Bees are out in force once again & starting a new season with our current warm Winters end. He...ad into the bush to find them searching for the iridescent females (one in the background) in and around their unique & natural habitat. \\ Xylocopa (Lestis) aerata male Northern Beaches, Sydney Aug 30th

21.01.2022 Its magpie swooping season... But this woman is trying to teach Australians that not all of them are after your scalp.

19.01.2022 This student and his science fair teammates figured out how to economically recycle what no one else could: Styrofoam. Watch the full TED Talk here: http://t.ted.com/9eiEy3D [Video created in collaboration with ATTN: and TED-Ed]

17.01.2022 A paper that was a chapter of my thesis I wrote with Jeff Ollerton has now been published in @UrbanEcosystems! =D :) pm me if you can't access it https://link....springer.com/arti/10.1007%2Fs11252-020-01089-w #pollinators #pollinators #savethebees #sustainability #conservation #urbanisation #wildbees #networks #thesis #science #PollinationNetworks See more

15.01.2022 Why Kitchen Gardens?

15.01.2022 This is awesome

14.01.2022 Our old and wise teacher Neill presenting assessment related "virtual excursion" content to a fantastic group of students! When you cant excursion due to COVID, we provide COVID safe incursions We love @bedepoldingsouthwindsor ! Top notch kids and teachers!

14.01.2022 This is one of the points we focus on with our Kitchen Gardens Program - we aim to engage students in growing their own fresh produce and using it in their own cooking. Such a simple concept but with long-lasting and invaluable health and wellbeing benefits - and the bonus is that we have managed to align it with the Stage 1-4 curriculum for teaching convenience

14.01.2022 We are super proud and incredibly honoured to announce that we have won the 2021 QLD Young Australian Of The Year!!! We cannot believe it and we are still buzzi...ng from last night. We are so excited for what this award will bring for our quest, to be able to reach a greater audience and raise more awareness for the orangutans and the environment and to encourage students across Australia to become passionate for the environment and to take action on the big issues facing our world today. We were honoured to be among so many amazing people last night at the awards and we wish them all the very best with their projects in the future. #AusoftheYear #reflectrespectcelebrate #wereallpartofthestory

13.01.2022 Deep in a Japanese forest, a wooden xylophone plays the music of JS Bach. This is the most beautiful video. (via Touchwood SH-08C)

13.01.2022 This little fella (Litoria peronii - peron's tree frog) decided to greet us on our first day back in the office 2021. #litoriaperonii

12.01.2022 We need to do more to save this unique and amazing creature!

12.01.2022 this is an amazing photo!

12.01.2022 My friend Copper Webb shared this earlier this morning and I love it! Lets raise do-ers! (Via Lunarbaboon)

12.01.2022 Beneficial bugs! Making their homes in Penrith Lakes EEC Kitchen Garden Schools across Greater Western Sydney, pollinators of all shapes and sizes are welcomed ...by teachers and students alike. A small yield of the fruit and vegetables grown in our schools are left to take seed, encouraging pollinators like bees, moths, butterflies, flies, and even mosquitoes to populate the garden and bring to conclusion the life cycle of our valued plants. Our pollinators find food and take up residence for the seasons to follow and our students take joy in harvesting from pods and flower heads to seed save for the following year. #LoveWhereYouLearn #EZECNSW #DepartmentOfEducation #kitchengarden #pollinatorgardens #PollinatorWeek

12.01.2022 Do you want to see more students learning and engaging in local green spaces in Western Sydney? Join the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Western Sydney Outdoor Classrooms Project. Expressions of Interest for 2021 now open! Junior Rangers is a free pilot project for Stage 3 students in Greater Western Sydney and includes:... - A 10 week, Stage 3, applied learning program in development by NPWS and Western Sydney primary schools. - Integrated NSW syllabus links (Geography, Science, English and Creative Arts ) focused on delivering outdoor learning experiences for students. - Access to a fieldwork kit with a range of tools for applying geographical and scientific skills. - Free teacher professional development courses to support teachers in delivering outdoor lessons. Could this be you and your class? No experience is required and NPWS educators will guide teachers along the way. Click here for more information and to express your interest in the Junior Rangers Program. Any questions? Email: [email protected] https://sites.google.com//westerns/western-sydney-project

11.01.2022 From food waste to edibles! > STEM learning just became more exciting! This smart mealworm farm will kick-off your childs immersion into sustainability

11.01.2022 Join EEV for a day of professional learning at the VCE Environmental Science Teachers Conference 2020 where we'll hear from professionals with expertise in all ...things soil! From the ancient nature of Australian soils to the use of microorganisms, you'll be fully immersed in this diverse topic. On the day we will hear from four experts including Associate Professor Vanessa Wong from Monash University. Associate Professor Vanessa Wong is a soil scientist in the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment at Monash University and Vice President of Soil Science Australia. Her research focuses on understanding how soil biogeochemical cycles are altered in natural and agricultural environments by land management activities and other processes such as sea level rise. She is passionate about teaching and communicating the importance of soil for society and why we should think more about the world beneath our feet. The morning sessions will be a mix of technical instruction and general interest and will be followed by an afternoon of workshopping the information into usable classroom content. The conference will be held on on Wednesday 16th of December, and tickets are $50 for EEV Members and $75 for Non-Members. Go to the link below to book your ticket now! https://events.humanitix.com/vce-environmental-science-teac . . . . . @soilscienceaust @monash_uni #soil #SoilHealth #SoilScience #SoilBiology #AustralianSoil #Australia #SoilScienceAustralia #EnvironmentalScience #VCEscience #VCE #VCEteachers #sustainability #Environment #EnvironmentEducation #EEV See more

11.01.2022 There is so much history to discover Castlereagh Conference Centre. Bring your school or group and find out more. Penrith Lakes Environmental Education Centre #historiccastlereagh #schoolcamps #schoolexcursion #groupaccommodation

09.01.2022 Did you know the more we understand where our food comes from and what it has taken to get it onto our plate, the less food we waste? Inspired by the launch of... our state-wide educational program, Food Smart, this month we will share ideas on how to be #FoodSmart at home and introduce six steps that will invite you to understand how much food you waste and teach you simple ways to help reduce it particularly with the festive season fast approaching! Sign up to Food Smart, join us on this exciting journey, and share your progress with us. Also, keep your eyes peeled for lots of tasty zero-waste recipe suggestions that are both quick and easy to make. Read our blog to find out more: https://bit.ly/2GobZ9M For details about Food Smart and how you can sign up, visit: https://bit.ly/35lYIHv #FoodSmart

08.01.2022 New Resource for Primary School Teachers from the NSW SES regarding flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley. Water in the Valley is a primary school resource that supports the NSW Geography syllabus, as well as integrated approaches to literacy, numeracy and science for Stages 1, 2 and 3. It is designed to support teachers across NSW to educate school students about flood risk, using the example of flooding in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley. Water in the Valley SES.NSW.GOV.AU www.ses.nsw.gov.au

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06.01.2022 When it’s cold you can see the song Photo credit: Mikhail Kalinin

05.01.2022 Japanese artist made these 30 cute vignettes from leaves. Every art piece is unique in its way and artists usually invest a lot of time and energy in their work...s. This Japanese artist created the most delicate cutouts from leaves, and they look fascinating and otherworldly. The artist is called Lito Leaf Art on Instagram and uses leaves as a base for each work. Then with great attention to detail and craftsmanship, transforms the leaves into tiny masterpieces. Each leaf transports you into a new story and scene, from small animals to scenes resembling your favorite childhood books, such as Harry Potter, the works are breathtaking. According to the artist, his works also serve as therapy for him and help in dealing with ADHD and channeling all his attention on one thing. Artist Kuya Lito Leaf

04.01.2022 Outward Bound Australia are hiring! Do you want to work in Sydney, Blue Mountains or Canberra throughout December and the summer holidays on Duke of Ed Adventu...rous Journeys and Residential Projects? Cert IV preferred but not essential. First Aid, WWCC and bushwalking experience required. Oh yeah, Outward Bound has industry-leading pay rates and conditions now too. Email your quals and experience to [email protected]. A member of Outdoors NSW & ACT #outdoorjobs #jobsonoffer #workoutdoors #workforlife #getarealcareer #jobsintheoutdoors #outdoorsnswact #getarealcareer #getoutdoors

04.01.2022 The way Pollinators such as Bees and Butterflies see Flowers is differently than us humans, we are blind to ultraviolet light, but insects can see it. This incredible Ultraviolet florescence photography by Craig Burrows gives us an insight into how flowers look to pollinators.

03.01.2022 Very proud to receive this award. Our teachers have put a lot of work into our online resources.

02.01.2022 The Great Aussie Bush Camp are hiring! Looking for people to join this highly regarded team on their mission to change kids’ lives. As an instructor every day ...is different. Your main role is to facilitate groups of students on a wide range of outdoor education-based activities, have fun, and make a difference. Key Points: - The position will start in January 2021 - Applicants must be 18+ at the time of the induction - The camp runs with the school terms so, Monday - Friday, no weekends and breaks over the school holidays For more information please visit: www.bushcamp.com.au A member of Outdoors NSW & ACT

02.01.2022 ts Keep Australia Beautiful Week. Lets all contribute one small thing to Keep Australia Beautiful. Pick up some rubbish, recycle something in your home, or make a decision to use that keep-cup or reuse a water bottle instead of buying a single use throwaway item.

02.01.2022 Eight months in Central West New South Wales In case you need a reminder that Australia has an extreme climate - take a look at this compilation from Portla...nd, near Lithgow (about two hours west of Sydney). Kylie has captured the fires and drought, followed by the rain and lush green to this weekends wintry wonderland! Wow! : Kylie West