Environmental Science Camp

Year 11 Environmental Science Camp - Queenscliff

On the 18th - 20th October, 39 students from the Year 11 Environmental Science classes were lucky enough to enjoy 3 glorious days sunshine on the Environmental Science Camp to Queenscliff. 

The purpose of this camp was to give students experience of field work in the areas of ecological sampling, land management, regenerative farming, marine biology and pollution monitoring and management. Students undertook a regenerative farming session at the Common Ground Project in Freshwater Creek - where they learnt about how regenerative farming can reduce the ecological footprint of foods. In Queenscliff, students went on an educational 'Marine Biology' boat cruise of Port Phillip Bay to snorkel with Australian Fur Seals and carry out in situ water testing of various locations around the Bay. 

On the boat cruise, we were lucky enough to even spot pods of dolphins as they played alongside our boat. The students also had a presentation from a Marine Biologist working with Parks Victoria who taught us about the environmental and geological history of the Bay as well as the types of organisms and interactions that exist in the amazing ecosystem. We also went on a discovery walk of Pebble Bay where we were able to observe the organisms that live in the intertidal zone, an added bonus was being able to interact with a very placid and curious Banjo Shark. Overall, it was an amazing experience that gave students first-hand experience of the types of work that Environmental Scientists carry out!

-Ms Sparrow