Term 2 Teacher PD Session - Yookamurra Sanctuary
Event description
Join us to experience the magic of Yookamurra. Learn about conservation programs, walk through old-growth mallee forest and be amazed by the bio-crust.
Learn about what Yookamurra has to offer you and your students as you experience some of the hands-on activities and feel inspired by the ecologists living and working in this very special part of our region.
Sunday 26 May 2024
Yookamurra Sanctuary
Session runs from 10am - 2pm
*Free return bus available (and advised due to vehicle restrictions) with pick up in Renmark, Barmera, Waikerie, Mannum and Murray Bridge - simply choose your pickup location when you register.
Morning tea and lunch provided.
Anticipated program
From 8 am - bus departs Renmark.
From 8:25 am - bus departs Murray Bridge.
(full bus schedule with pick up locations on info flyer and at registration).
10:00 am Arrivals at Yookamurra main gate.
10:15 am Sign-in, morning tea at education centre.
10:40 am General welcome and introductions.
10:50 am - 11:20 am
Yookamurra overview; all about the sanctuary and what is on offer to schools.
11:20 am - 12:20 pm
Mallee loop walk; experience the old growth mallee and bio-crust.
12:20 pm - 1:00 pm
Hands-on activities offered at Yookamurra; scats, tracks and a whole lot more.
1:00 pm Lunch at the education centre - including delicious soups made by Salt & Pepper catering.
1:45 pm Session close
All attendees back to main gate.
2:00 pm Departures
Buses back to drop off locations.
Approx. 3:15 pm - arrival in Murray Bridge.
Approx. 3:50 pm - arrival in Renmark.
This project is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board through funding from the landscape levies.
For more information please contact Cindy Kakoschke on mobile: 0429 413 074 or email cindy.kakoschke@sa.gov.au