Environment Matters Spring/Summer 2022

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What’s new at Queens Park?

There have been some changes to the Queens Park Environmental Education Centre. Some of the displays are getting a refresh and there are more opportunities for you to learn and discover about the environment and sustainability. Pop in between 10.00 am – 3.00 pm from Tuesday–Friday.

Take learning outdoors An outdoor classroom is HARDINGS PADDOCK, PURGA

not only fun, it brings many positive benefits to children and educators. It provides enjoyable lessons and activates thinking ‘outside the box’. It improves health and wellbeing and can foster social and emotional skills such as teamwork and resilience. Ipswich has a range of spaces suitable for outdoor classroom activities. Two new areas have recently been upgraded to improve access for school groups. For ideas and information on outdoor classrooms contact council’s Environmental Education officer on 3810 6666 or enviroed@ipswich.qld.gov.au

Bushwalking and exploration within the Flinders-Goolman Conservation Estate. First Nations cultural features such as bush tucker trail, yarning circles, kupmurri cooking area. Hardings Hut (bookings required) meeting space with disability access, kitchen and toilet.

DENMARK HILL CONSERVATION RESERVE, IPSWICH CENTRAL Bushwalking and exploration in this urban conservation reserve. Nature-based playground, First Nations cultural elements and connection to mining history. Open grassed areas suitable for school groups and disability access (via Quarry Street entry).

OUTDOOR CLASSROOM DAY – 3 November 2022. Join the global movement to make time outdoors a part of every child’s day!

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