Field trip by region resources
DOC has part-funded and supported the production of the Fatcat & Fishface CD, BIRDBRAIN, a tribute to our native birds.
This estuary survey programme develops knowledge about the marine environment through observation, experience, surveying and monitoring.
Learn about cockles, snapper and whitebait (galaxiids), some of the fascinating fish and shellfish that depend on New Zealand's estuaries - the places where freshwater and saltwater meet.
Learn why a trip to a marine reserve is a great opportunity to study marine life in its natural habitat.
From the Canterbury coastline to its subalpine regions via wetlands, forests and plains, this curriculum-linked resource, from DOC's Motukarara Nursery, allows students to explore the ecology of Canterbury's native plants and animals.
Inspire your students to discover the magic of the forest, through hands-on learning experiences outside the classroom.
Explore the ecology of braided rivers in the Mackenzie Basin.
This reef survey develops knowledge about the marine environment through observation, experience, surveying and monitoring.
Seabird Solutions Trust factsheets offer students an opportunity to explore the lives of seabirds. There are also lesson plans for teachers.
Learn about Ngā Maunga Kōrero - the language of mountains.
Join Dion, Rick, and Ani on a trip up the creek to learn how fresh water supports life.
Wet-feet - investigating fresh water is a teaching resource for fresh water, wetlands, dune lakes, streams and rivers.
About PDF files
For teachers - all DOC teaching resources
Ministry of Education Environmental Education Guidelines 1999 on TKI website
Enviroschools Programme - a whole school approach to Education for Sustainability