An environmental project inspired by the children of Baldivis Primary School

Baldivis Children's Forest

Conservation Through Education

Managed by local children
in partnership with the
City of Rockingham
and the Local Community

2010 Programs

During 2008/2009 more than 3000 children enjoyed learning and creating at the Forest as part of BHP Billiton Nickel West sponsored activity days. Activity days are varied program from all curriculum areas. Activity days will once again run during terms 2 and 3 of 2010, book early to be part of this wonderful experience. It is planned that over 3000 native seedlings will be planted as part of these activity days.

Community Events

During 2010 we once again will be holding exciting night stalks at the forest on the hunt for bats, scorpions and other creatures of the night. During National Science Week we will be holding a Bird and Frog ramble, and the Great Dinosaur Dig. Plus our annual music in the forest will be held again during October. These events are being proudly sponsored by BHP Billiton Nickel West, National Science Week and a Federal NRM Caring for Country grant. Please follow click on the link for our latest community events flyer.

Events Flyer Term 2 and 3 2010.pdf

DET Community Service Program

This program has been re-structured. Any school interested in their students assisting with works at the forest should contact our Project Officer. The contribution by community service volunteers is much appreciated at the forest and we are keen for this program to continue.

Tasks undertaken by year 10-12 students during 2009 included; mulching of trails, weeding, planting, irrigation repairs, plant monitoring, cleaning of classroom area, equipment stock-take, painting a banner, installing signs and walk trail bollards, surveying birds, constructing and painting wildlife nest boxes and injecting trees with phosphite.

Activities can be tailored to the learning areas and needs of participating children, volunteers, or corporate staff including:

	children from Kindergarten–year 10;
	corporate staff team-building activities (include weeding, planting, painting possum boxes, installing signs and laying slate tiles in the outdoor classroom);
	year 10-12 community service volunteer work.

Many local community members volunteer with the Baldivis Children's Forest project in a myriad of ways and have a lot of fun in the process. For more information email mary.rayner@det.wa.edu.au during school terms.

Email comments or queries about this Website to the Project Officer
Copyright: 2008 © Baldivis Children's Forest Inc.
ABN: 89 465 657 145
1399 Mandurah Road, Baldivis, Western Australia 6171
Postal Address: C/-Baldivis Primary School, Baldivis, Western Australia 6171
This site was last updated by BCF Management Committee Friday 24th June, 2010