Wet-feet - investigating fresh water is a teaching resource for fresh water, wetlands, dune lakes, streams and rivers.
This is a New Zealand curriculum-compliant teaching programme that delivers the message of wildfire prevention to students and their wider community.
This teaching resource is for use with classroom and field trip activites associated with Tiritiri Matangi Island, and can be downloaded here. A curriculum update was completed in June 2009.
Learn why a trip to a marine reserve is a great opportunity to study marine life in its natural habitat.
Learn about shorebirds found at the Miranda Shorebird Centre and surrounding coastal wetlands.
Find out about field trips on Motutapu Island. The 1500-hectare recreation reserve is the site of a major restoration project.
Find out about field trips at the Miranda Wildlife Refuge, a wetland home to thousands of wading and shore birds.
Find out about field trips at the The Long Bay - Okura Marine Reserve.
Find out about field trips to Cape Rodney - Okakari Point Marine Reserve, one of New Zealand's first marine reserves.
Find out about field trips to Great Barrier, one of New Zealand's largest offshore islands.
Find out about school field trips to Tiritiri Matangi Island.
Find out about field trips to Mangere Mountain. The moutain is one of the largest and best preserved volcanos in the Auckland region.
Find out about field trips to Kawau Island Historic Reserve and Mansion House.
If you have suggestions or comments about one of the Auckland Conservancy's sites, take time to fill out this evaluation form.
Southwest of Hamilton at Mt Pirongia, students can take a closer look at volcanic geology, forest microclimates and investigate the health of forest trees in this teaching resource.
A teaching resource about the extensively logged and regenerating native forest of the Kauaeranga Valley. Excellent for earth sciences and the history and technology of kauri milling.
At Te Whanganui-A-Hei students can learn about marine reserves, different marine habitats and species and swim a snorkel trail.
Situated between Lake Taupo and Te Kuiti, Pureora Forest Park has tall forest trees, clear rivers and rare wildlife. Students can study the North Island robin, walk to the summit of Mt Pureora and look at how to 'track' rats.
Five minutes from Waitomo Caves, Ruakuri offers a limestone landscape, picturesque native forest and an opportunity to study a threatened species - the long-tailed bat.
Discover the diverse wetlands of the Waikato by visiting Lake Kaituna, Ngaroto and Ruatuna. Look at what lives in these unique environments, both above and below the water surface.
We would appreciate your feedback on any field trip resources. Please post or email your completed evaluation form to the address below.
Introduce year 7-8 students to the gold mining history of the Waiorongomai Valley near Te Aroha with this cross curricula resource booklet.
Situated between the townships of Paeroa and Waihi, the historic walkways through Karangahake Gorge offer opportunities for studying resource management issues related to gold mining and water quality.
Students can visit one of the amazing forests in the Bay of Plenty region and learn more about the forest environment, native plants and animals.
Students can study the culture, history, geology and flora and fauna of Lake Okataina.
Lake Okataina Scenic Reserve is a pristine natural area with native bush down to the waters edge. Students can study its cultural history, geology, pests, flora and fauna.
Learn about field trip activities in Sulphur Bay near Rotorua.
In Whirinaki Forest Park students can study the cultural history and many aspects of forest structure.
Find out about field trip activities involving the kākā at Whirinaki Forest Park. Kākā are threatened birds, so it is wonderful that you can see them first hand at Whirinaki Forest Park.
Take time to fill out an evaluation form about recent Bay of Plenty Conservancy field trips you've been on.
The Taupo for Tomorrow programme enables students to experience hands on learning about sustainability, freshwater environments and fly-fishing.
An education resource kit for schools visiting the Whakapapa Visitor Centre in Tongariro National Park.
Take time to send us feedback on your recent field trip visit to Tongariro/Taupo Conservancy.
At Te Koru Pa students can learn about the area's cultural history.
At Tawhirihoe Scientific Reserve students can learn about nationally threatened plant and animal species that are found here.
Students can learn about the native plants and animals found at Castlecliff Conservation Area.
In Gordon Park Scenic Reserve students can learn about New Zealand's lowland forests.
At Manawatu Gorge Scenic Reserve students can learn how plate tectonics and volcanic activity have influenced the geology, topography and biology of the area.
In Mangaweka Scenic Reserve students will discover a wide variety of plant species.
Ratapihipihi Scenic Reserve features remnants of a Taranaki rainforest. Students can discover the rich bird and plant life that exists here.
Students will learn how techtonic activity has shaped the Sixtus Lodge area.
The Atene Tracks in Whanganui National Park offer a number of great walking experiences for students and teachers.
In Egmont National Park students can discover local plant and animal species while taking part in activities that are fun and lead to better understanding of this environment.
Share your views by completing a field trip evaluation form and returning it to the Wanganui Conservancy.
Students will learn about how DOC is restoring native habitat at Boundary Stream Mainland Island.
At Cook Landing Site and Cook's Cove learn about Captain James Cook's historic first landing during his circumnavigation of New Zealand.
You and your students can visit Otatara Pa, which is an archaeological site of national significance.
Located on the Opotiki coastline, Waiotahi Spit features many natural and cultural treasures. Students can learn about its rare combination of features in this teaching resource.
At Gray's Bush students will learn about forest ecology and the many pests that threaten this area's native plants and wildlife.
Take your students on a walk along Hinerau Track which follows the bank of the Aniwaniwa River.
On Ngutuoha Natural Trail in Te Urewera National Park students can learn how to identify different tree types and bird species and perhaps even find kiwi probe holes.
On Sunrise and Swamp tracks in Eastern Ruahine Forest Park students can examine different forest types and identify bird species.
At Te Angiangi Marine Reserve students will learn about marine and coastal habitats.
Located on the east coast of the North Island, at Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve students can learn about the area's natural and cultural history.
At Morere Springs students can enjoy a variety of tracks where they can explore the different forest types and observe a wide range of bird species.
At Lake Waikaremoana students will be able to study the formation of the lake and discover its aquatic plants and various inhabitants.
You can fill out an evaluation form about your field trip to a East Coast/Hawke's Bay Conservancy site.
A comprehensive teaching resource and downloadable activity cards for both primary and secondary students. They provide information to plan a class study of and a trip to Matiu/Somes Island.
Tell us your views by completing and returning this evaluation form about your field trip in the Wellington Conservancy.
Studens can explore cultural sites, native bush, wildlife habitats, river catchments, mountain ranges and more in Rimutaka Forest Park.
Students can learn all about Kapiti Island and the Kapiti Marine Reserve.
This environmental education resource, based around the seascape mural at Wellington's Oriental Bay, is designed to develop understanding of conservation issues in the marine environment.
You and your students can learn about the plants and animals found in estuaries at Abel Tasman National Park.
Get a brochure about the Waimaori streamcare programme - an educational monitoring programme inspiring people to actively care for their local waterways and aquatic life.
Students can learn about Ship Cove, James Cook's favourite place in the Marlborough Sounds, and how New Zealand's plants and wildlife live on pest free Motuara Island.
Take a field trip to Cable Bay and learn about the plants and animals found in this estuary.
Students can discover some of nature's secrets on the beaches of Cloudy Bay.
Students can learn about the varied bird life of Farewell Spit in the Poponga area.
Students can find out about the beech forest ecosystem and pest control in Nelson Lakes National Park.
A field trip to the Rotoiti Nature Recovery Project offers students a first-hand experience of conservation work in a native forest.
Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve is one of the most accessible examples of mature native forest in the region. This site is ideal for groups wanting to study birds, pests, rivers and forest ecosystems.
The historic site at Six Mile Creek is a great place to study technology, history and the natural world. It is a good day trip from St Arnaud.
This map marks the outdoor education field trip sites in the Nelson/Marlborough region.
Tell us your views by completing an evaluation form about your recent field trip in the Nelson/Marlborough Conservancy.
Students can take a trip back in time in Waiuta. The ghost town includes remnants of Blackwater Mine, a police station and a rugby field.
At Lake Kaniere students can enjoy a number of walks through forest and along the beach.
Punakaiki is an ideal place for a school camp or day trip as there are many things to do and study in a small area.
At Franz Josef students can take walks through the glacier valley and observe features carved out by this giant sheet of ice.
Students can discover the different types of wetlands including bogs, pakihis, swamps, lakes, rivers, lagoons and estuaries. It is not site specific but focuses on West Coast wetlands.
If you would like to give the West Coast Conservancy some feedback on a recent field trip you attended then we would appreciate hearing your views and any suggestions you may have.
This field trip explores Temple Basin, which sits on the main divide of the Southern Alps/Kā Tiritiri o te Moana, in Arthur's Pass National Park.
Find out about this school field trip that explores the cultural and natural significance of Peel Forest.
Aoraki/Mt Cook National Park is the ideal case study area for students investigating the geography of the South Island glaciated high country.
Ōtukaikino Wildlife Management Reserve is managed as a Living Memorial - Mau Mahara. This publication will help teachers plan a field trip to the reserve.
This school field trip investigates the natural landscape and threatened species that inhabit Pōhatu Marine Reserve.
If you would like to give us some feedback on a recent field trip you attended then we would appreciate hearing your views and any suggestions you may have.
At Catlins coast students can experience New Zealand close to the way it was hundreds of years ago.
Take your students on a field trip to the Otago coast where they can learn about the area's rich natural and cultural heritage.
Visit Waihola Waipori wetlands with your students. Here they can discover the many plants and animals that depend upon wetlands for their survival.
With its beach, rocks, dunes and saltmarsh, Aramoana provides a rich and varied landscape for learning.
The Catlins provide a wealth of contrasting environments for students to explore. Learn about the Pounawea Nature Walk, Catlins River Walk and Nugget Point Scenic Reserve.
Students can learn how Okia Reserve supports an array of plants and animals. It's also renowned for a number of important geological and historical features.
If you would like to give the Otago Conservancy some feedback on a recent field trip you attended then we would appreciate hearing your views and any suggestions you may have.
The Croydon Bush and Dolamore Park teaching resource aims to help you and your students explore the geology, forest life and human history of this area.
At Forest Hill students will learn about the rich forest community that would have once covered the limestone outcrops of the Southland Plains.
Bluff Hill/Motupōhue Scenic Reserve is ideal for groups wanting to explore the human and natural history of the Stirling Point area in Bluff.
If you would like to give the Southland Conservancy some feedback on a recent field trip you attended then we would appreciate hearing your views and any suggestions you may have.
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Uncle Don Knows Heaps of Wacky Stuff
This activity book follows Sylvie as she takes a holiday with Uncle Don the DOC ranger
Learn how to carry out your own marine survey
Enviroschools - a whole school approach to Education for Sustainability:
Enviroschools websiteVideo on Raglan Area School's Enviroschools programme
Natural Heritage Collection website offers schools free images of NZ's native species
View the Wildtrack children's nature series on NZ on Screen
For more information:
Contact your local DOC office
Or email conservED@doc.govt.nz
