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Hi all. Welcome back

We are looking at starting a Student Environmental Interest Group.
We dont have a framework for it yet, and dont want to overlook anything, make giant faux pas or re invent the wheel.

We are looking to launch it as an extra curricula special interest group, and offer them things like Streamwatch/Waterwatch), ag plots, recycling/energy monitors, research/special interest and community projects, as well as entering the various science comps offered by businesses etc.

We would want to involve especially the yr 7 students, but open it to all interested students, 7-12.
We need to move quickly, before the term gallops on.
Any tips /warnings, suggestions from existing groups' experience would be appreciated

Scholastic Books has a project aimed at Clean Up Australia day, which is probably a good starting point. It suggests a mobile muster, and lists off a bunch of activities to score "points" if your group/class whatever scores enough points and sends the chart back you get a certificate or something from Scholastic. It would give your kids an achievable aim at least.

Cheers, K

We have something similar here and kids started recycling of cardboard ,started worm farm , applied for and received water tanks as eco grants. They also do streamwatch on northen beaches (Dee why lagoon).
We have compost bins for organic waste. It is the 2nd year running. We are under Warringah council and they have been great in helping out financially. Try to contact local council.
Lada

Thanks guys. Will do.