Nature's recycling

Students learn how plants get food and recycle their waste.

Experiences

The forest does a great job of recycling all by itself.

In this course, students discover how life on earth is interconnected through the wonder of the nutrient cycle. Hands-on activities enable students to explore how photosynthesis is essential to all life and meet some of nature's “ultimate recyclers” on an exciting invertebrate hunt in the forest.

Students extend this learning to uncover how they can replicate the nutrient cycle when dealing with food waste at home and at school.

Year level

Years 3-8

Learning areas

Science, living world

Maximum students

Two classes (approx 60 students)

Location

Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

Available dates

All year

Cost

Half-day programme: $7 per student

Contact details

Email: arataki.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
300 Scenic Drive
Oratia

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