Schools and their communities were supported with resources to learn about local biodiversity and culture, and make connections between people, places and environment – as well as hands-on opportunities to participate in planting days.

The Bushrangers program helped students develop firsthand understanding of the Midlands biodiversity hotspot and gain practical STEM experience by assisting with research on the genetic diversity of local seeds and the movements of native and non-native animals across the Midlands.

The Bushrangers program is funded through a bequest from JM Roberts Charitable Trust, with supporting grants for specific projects from organisations such as Bunnings, NRM North, and Inspiring Australia. For more information about this program, please send us an online query.

Resources

• Seed Germination Year 6 Curriculum Unit Science
• The Story of the Big Biodiversity Hot Spot