PRIMARY LEARNING
EXCURSIONS
Immerse your students for the day at CERES Park, our living classroom
THE SCHOOL OF NATURE AND CLIMATE EXCURSION PROGRAMS
As Victoria’s largest environmental education provider, we’ve honed our programs over four decades of teaching:
- Unique, hands-on learning experiences that create a memorable day for students.
- Immersive urban farms, biodiverse wetlands, native bush and cultural villages that bring topics to life.
- Passionate and experienced educators.
- Curriculum linked programs that complement what students learn in the classroom.
- Access to a Teacher Guide to help extend the experience beyond the day. This includes optional classroom activities to do before and after your excursion at CERES.
EXPLORE OUR primary excursion PROGRAMS
Our award-winning programs teach students about sustainability and community with hope.
Students leave with an increased sense of agency and an understanding of how they can be a force for a better world.
WHAT TEACHERS SAY
Frequently asked questions
If this is your first excursion at CERES, welcome! You can read all about CERES History and approach to environmental education on our About Us page.
CERES Park is located in Melbourne’s inner north suburb of Brunswick East, 8km from the CBD. It is easily accessible by road and public transport.
Many schools come by bus, though this can add a significant expense to your visit. We recommend public transport as a sustainable and affordable way to get your school group to CERES.
The 96 tram stop is only a 5-minute walk away, and this tram intersects with many other train and tram routes, making it convenient to connect from all across Melbourne. Public Transport Victoria also offers group travel discounts – find out more here.
Reinforce the sustainability lessons learned during your excursion by showing your students a real-world example of how simple actions can make a positive impact on the environment. Save money while reducing carbon emissions!
Your classroom teacher. We require at least one school teacher be present for all the sessions, as CERES Educators do not have Duty of Care.
Please! We love having additional parent helpers. We do however ask you to keep to the ratios provided on the program homepage where possible. Additional aides and parent helpers come at no extra charge to you.
Get set for your excursion. For logistics and key documents go to our Plan Your Visit page.
In the lead up, talk to your students about your upcoming excursion at CERES and the importance of living sustainably. Use the Teacher Guide provided to extend your learning.