Welcome to the NRCL Environmental Education Quiz Zone
The Natural Resources Conservation League, founded in 1935, is an independent non-profit organisation dedicated to providing Environmental Education resources to schools and community groups through a series of 'hands on' experiential programs and online activities. All our programs and activities comply with the current requirements of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards.
In addition to the wide range of 'forest experiences' and interactive quizzes and games, we are building a resource base for teachers to compliment the various programs that we offer.
Environmental Education Quiz
The Natural Resources Conservation League Online Quiz provides an excellent follow up teaching tool for students that have attended any of our study programs at Warburton. Each quiz is designed to reinforce the learning experiences of students following their field excursion, strengthening the students knowledge of the natural environment, eco systems, animal life and topical conservation issues.
NRCL Environmental Education programs are linked to the Victorian Essential Learning Standards (VELS)
Please click one of the links below to access games and activities for your age group.
A broad selection of interactive Q & A quizzes based on the programs run by NRCL at Warburton, or through Bio diversity Incursions at schools throughout Victoria. Each series of questions is designed to test a students understanding of their environmental education experience with NRCL, and are constructed into the individual programs. Cumulative scores are kept for each student (using cookies), and explanations are provided where an incorrect answer is given. Score sheets can be printed making these excellent exercises for students to engage in at home.
ACTIVITIES for STUDENTS in YEARS 1 to 4
A wide variety of activities for the younger students including colour-in pictures, connect-the-dots drawings, puzzles, crosswords and much more!
ACTIVITIES for STUDENTS in YEARS 5 and 6
A range of engaging exercises and resource material for the older Primary Student including crossword puzzles, word searches, downloadable resource material and more!
ACTIVITIES for SECONDARY STUDENTS
A wide range of resource material for secondary students to assist with Natural History and Environmental Studies, research, and projects.
A wide selection of material that teachers can use in the classroom...
- as part of a BIODIVERSITY INCURSION PROGRAM run by NRCL (more details)
- as activities and resources that can assist in the preparation of students for a forest experience at Warburton
- as activities and resources that can assist in reinforcing the forest experience after attending an NRCL program at Warburton
NRCL Programs
WATER for LIFE
an informative study of water systems
Program includes:
- Visit and learn about the River & Creek systems of the Warburton area
- Explore a pristine Cool Temperate Rainforest Creek
- Investigate the Upper Yarra River as it flows through the Warburton township
- Observe, compare and investigate different water sources and the creatures that live in them
- Gain knowledge of local native animals and habitats through our hands-on display
- Discover why it is essential to protect and maintain our water catchments
- Learn about ways we can ensure sustainable water supplies in the future
Sites visited:
- Upper Yarra River and Pristine Rainforest Creek
- Additional sites for secondary / tertiary groups when requested include Upper Yarra Dam and Yarra River Diversion Tunnels
INSIDE FORESTS
a fascinating tour and study of a cool temperate rainforest and Mountain Ash forest
Program includes:
- Visit and learn about the different forest communities of the Warburton area
- Immerse yourself into a magical prehistoric Rainforest world and majestic Mountain Ash Forest
- Examine complex ecosystems of various organisms that make up our forests
- Observe, compare and investigate different forests and the creatures that live in them
- Gain knowledge of local native animals and habitats through our hands-on display
- Discover why it is essential to protect and maintain our forest communities
- Grow native plants for your school / group
Sites visited:
- Cool-temperate Rainforest Gallery and Mountain Ash Forest
- Additional sites for secondary/tertiary groups when requested include Alpine Forest, Mixed Species Forest, Upper Yarra Reservoir, Planting, Introduced Californian Redwood Forest and the Bowerbird Mill in Millgrove.
Our programs utilise spectacular and unique locations in and around Warburton including the Yarra Ranges National Park and Cement Creek Reserve areas where groups explore..
- Pristine mountain creeks, tributaries of the Yarra River
- Cool temperate Myrtle Beech rainforest
- Eco-systems of the Upper Yarra River
- Rainforest gallery at Mt Donna Buang
- Majestic old growth Mountain Ash forest
- Upper Yarra Dam, one of Melbourne’s main reservoirs
NRCL promotes the importance of sustainable utilisation of natural resources, and provides hands on encounters with plants, soil, water, and wildlife.
Normal Session Times
Program sessions normally start at 10.00am and conclude at 2.00pm including breaks and lunch. Programs can be timed around the specific requirements of your group. We support a 'carry out policy', what you take into the forest comes out. Take your rubbish home.
Special Programs
NRCL can stylise a program around your specific educational requirements, including programs run over a number of days. Our accommodation partners can provide excellent facilities for extended stays. For more information about a program designed to suite your special requirements please call our office on (03) 5966 5822.
Special Holiday Programs
NRCL cater for Senior community groups, Probus groups, bus tour groups and all school holiday program groups.
- Learn about plants and pot-up one to take back to school or home
- Walks through pristine rainforest and Mountain Ash forest
- Activity packed day for groups over the holiday period
- Badges to make and take home