Cascade Environmental Education Centre - NSW Environmental Education Centres

Cascade EEC

Cascade EEC provides environmental education to schools through camps and incursions. We meet the curriculum needs of Early Stage 1, right through to Stage 6. Check our our amazing programs on offer, or give us a call and we can tailor create a program to suit you and your students needs. Our staff are all trained teachers (primary and secondary) who specialise in environmental sciences, sustainability and connecting with nature.

Cascade has facilities to host up to 70 students, with dorms and catering.

We are situated on Gumbaynggirr country in the beautiful cool temperate rainforest of Cascade, 22 kilometres north east of Dorrigo, NSW.

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K-6

Camp programs

Programs proven over 30 years, yet still fresh and relevant today!

Cascade Environmental Education Centre has been the centre providing quality environmental education experiences on the mid north coast for more than 30 years.

We provide programs for students of all ages (Kindergarten to Year 12, and beyond).

Our programs are developed via consultation with schools, through partnerships with a range of environmental specialists and are conducted by our qualified, experienced and enthusiastic staff members.

Programs are tailored to suit each groups expressed needs and include guided bush walks packed with hands on experiential activities, active investigations of life in the rainforest, Aboriginal cultural experiences, personal development, team building and challenge activities including a low ropes course, mountain biking and team building activities.

Our programs and facilities are always changing and being updated so please call the centre for the latest.

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K-12

Rewewable Energy

One of the best actions we can take as a society to reduce our impact on the environment is to reduce our carbon emissions is to create or energy using renewable sources.

Get our Cascade staff to come to your school and work with your students on the topic of renewable energy. During the day we will explore what energy is, compare renewable and non-renewable energy production, explore forms of energy, experiment with solar energy and circuits and design and test a wind-turbine....Who will create the most electricity for free?!

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7-12

Senior depth studies

Cascade EEC has developed a comprehensive field study for Year 11 Biology/ Earth and Environment Science students. The program gives students an opportunity to conduct a first hand investigation and to develop skills in applying the processes of Working Scientifically including; questioning, planning, conducting, processing, analysing, problem solving and communicating. Students collect quantitative and qualitative data of both abiotic and biotic factors. They acquire knowledge and understanding through exploration of inquiry questions, practical learning, expert guidance and assessment. Cascade EEC supports schools, teachers and students by ensuring that field work is conducted safely (risk assessment), providing engaging resources and meeting the curriculum outcomes.

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