PROMOTING
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Environmental education seeks to develop an understanding of the relationships between the elements of the local environment, positive attitudes towards it and skills which will enable people to actively engage in promoting its wellbeing
AAEE – SA Chapter
The Australian Association for Environmental Education Inc – SA Chapter (AAEE-SA Chapter):
- promotes Education for Sustainability and the UNESCO Sustainable Development Goals
- brings together educators and students from schools, environmental managers and educators in non-government and government organisations, community and/or conservation groups to successfully implement Education for Sustainability and Environmental Education.
- educates and enables people to understand their environment, appreciate environmental values, and live sustainably
- endeavours to develop skills and knowledge to actively contribute to the wellbeing of local, regional and global environments;
- seeks to foster education for a sustainable future by developing peoples’ understandings of the interrelationships between the elements of their environments and positive attitudes towards them;
- works with local/state/national governments and their agencies, business, industry, schools, universities and further education centres; and
- develops and shares a variety of resources and materials for use in Education for Sustainability and Environmental Education.
The 2024 Nature Festival program has been launched, running 28 Sept – 13 Oct.
For year 5 our theme is ‘Awe,’ and we invite you to rediscover the small and large moments that captivate—pulling us out of the rush of daily life, away from our screens and into contact with nature and the world all around.
With more than 400 events, encounters, and experiences across South Australia we have plenty of options for everyone.
Altogether, we hope you find a closer connection to our vibrant community, a renewed sense of wonder in the beauty of nature, and leave with your hearts full of awe.
Explore the map, filter events, or browse the schedule.
Embracing Environmental Education
For Our Schools And Communities
Come join us at Woodville High School for a day filled with learning and fun! Our event focuses on the importance of environmental education for schools and communities. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive workshops, listen to inspiring speakers, and network with like-minded individuals. Let’s work together to make a positive impact on our environment! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn and grow.
Lunch provided.
See you there!
Kaurna Food and Fibre Program
The Kaurna Food and Fibre program was funded and supported by Green Adelaide in partnership with St Joseph’s School Hindmarsh and the Australian Association for Environmental Education SA Chapter
(AAEE SA).
The new webpage contains:-
- The Kaurna Food and Fibre Manual with information about 30 endemic plants and how they were used by the Kaurna Miyurna.
- Years 5 and 6 lesson plans depicting every aspect of the program. These have been developed for the State and Catholic school systems
- A planting video by students
The aim of this two year program was to learn about the properties of selected endemic plants used by the Kaurna Miyurna people.
Seeds For Change –
Local Plant Fact Sheets
More than 90 local plant fact sheets have been created for the metro Adelaide area as part of the Seeds for Change project.
Find a local native plant to suit your purpose!
Seeds for Change fact sheets are a ‘one stop shop’ describing our native plant species’ form, colour, ecological function, as well as propagation and planting seasons.
Together let grow more of our endemic species in verges, gardens and parks to provide habitat for local fauna.
SA Chapter Programs
Bringing Back the Butterflies
BBB was created to mobilise people to help revegetate the ‘burbs for local butterflies. It will spark learning and new relationships through education about the environment, biodiversity and sustainability.
Education for Sustainability (EfS)
and Climate Action Campaign
The AAEE Education for Sustainability (EfS) and Climate Action Campaign is mobilising the Australian community to support education and training policy reform, so that we can all
participate in the transition to a safe and sustainable presence on our home, the Earth.
Upcoming Events
Embracing Environmental Education For Our Schools And Communities
Embracing Environmental Education for our Schools and Communities Come join us at Woodville High School for a day filled with learning and fun! Our event focuses on the importance of environmental education […]