Environmental
Education Program

Environmental education plays a vital role in our approach to coastal and marine management – inspiring connection, raising awareness, and shaping behaviours that help care for the coast. 

Barwon Coast works alongside Wadawurrung Traditional Owners to ensure Wadawurrung voices and aspirations are supported by our work.  We are committed to connecting people to Wadawurrung Country, because the more people understand about Sea Country, the more they can do to help keep Country healthy.

Our activities

Barwon Coast offers free environmental education activities for early years services, schools and other groups in our local communities. Our activities are also available to school and tertiary groups staying in the caravan parks we manage.

Activities typically run outdoors for one hour with groups of up to 25 participants, but we may be able to cater for larger groups by rotating with teacher-led activities. 

Please get in touch to discuss how we can meet your group's needs and interests:

Explore our activities:

River to the Sea

Visit us where the Barwon River meets the sea. Find out how the river, wetlands, mangroves, estuary and ocean are connected, and about the diverse life that depends on them all.

Little Ocean Explorers

At the beach or at your centre, children will explore some wonders of our local coastline and learn how to help protect it.

Coastal Landscapes

Take a bird’s eye view from the Barwon Bluff to appreciate this beautiful coastal landscape! Learn about some of the special natural features, and ways people connect with this place.

Coastal Values and Management

What does it take to manage the coast? Find out how Barwon Coast works alongside Traditional Owners, volunteer groups and the community to find balance between recreation and conservation.

Barwon Coast Discovery Centre

Located in Barwon Heads, the Barwon Coast Discovery Centre showcases the area’s fascinating marine life, plants, animals, history, geology and shipwrecks.

Coastal Discovery Program

Make memories with your friends and family by joining us for some fun coastal activities in January! All ages welcome.