Homeschool Geography & Science Fieldwork Day: Oatley Park

Join us for a hands-on day of outdoor learning at Oatley Park, where Geography and Science come together through practical fieldwork, exploration and discovery.

Students will investigate Sydney's sandstone bushland and ecosystems using real fieldwork equipment to collect data, test environmental conditions and explore how living things interact with their environment.

Designed for Stage 3 and Stage 4 homeschool students, this excursion provides an opportunity to learn outdoors, work alongside other homeschool students and experience Geography and Science in a real-world setting.

What we'll do

• Investigate Sydney's Hawkesbury Sandstone landscape and how it was formed

• Use topographic maps and field sketching to explore landscapes and landforms

• Measure biotic and abiotic factors using scientific field equipment to understand how ecosystems function

• Examine plant adaptations that help species survive in bushland environments

• Search for insects, spiders and other bushland invertebrates using identification charts to explore biodiversity and the role of decomposers in ecosystems

• Investigate how people have changed and managed the environment

• Collect and interpret real-world environmental data

• Meet and learn alongside other homeschool students

Why families love fieldwork

Many students learn best when they can move, explore and experience concepts in the real world.

This excursion provides an engaging alternative to desk-based learning and gives students the opportunity to investigate the environment firsthand while spending the day outdoors.

Rather than simply reading about the natural environment, students will collect data, make observations, use field equipment and investigate real-world environmental questions for themselves.

All fieldwork equipment and worksheets are provided, and the program is led by an experienced Auseco educator who guides students through the day's activities and investigations.

Geography & Science fieldwork

Fieldwork provides students with the opportunity to apply geographical and scientific skills in a real-world environment.

Throughout the day, students will collect observations and data, make measurements, use field equipment, identify organisms and investigate relationships between living things and their environment.

The investigations support NSW Geography and Science learning and provide real-world experiences that can be incorporated into related homeschool learning activities.

Location

Oatley Park, Sydney

A detailed meeting location and map will be provided before the excursion.

Suitable for

Stage 3 and Stage 4 homeschool students

Price

$38.50 per student

A minimum of 15 students is required for the excursion to proceed.

Looking for a different date?

If the advertised date doesn't suit your family or homeschool group, Auseco can also arrange a private Geography & Science fieldwork excursion during 2026.

Private excursions require a minimum of 15 students. A private Humanitix event will be created so participants can register and pay individually.

Please contact Auseco at info@auseco.com.au to discuss available dates.

About Auseco

Auseco has been delivering hands-on field studies across Sydney since the 1980s.

Our team includes experienced educators, scientists and geographers who are passionate about helping young people learn through exploration, discovery and real-world investigation.

Important Information

Children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible parent or carer at all times throughout the excursion.

Parents and carers retain responsibility for the supervision, care and wellbeing of each participant in their care for the duration of the program, including while moving between fieldwork locations.

Auseco Education provides the educational program, fieldwork instruction and equipment for the excursion.

Responsibility for the supervision and care of participating children remains with their accompanying parent or carer at all times.

Participants should be comfortable walking several kilometres throughout the day on bush tracks, fire trails and other outdoor surfaces.

For further information, please contact Auseco Education at info@auseco.com.au.