EDITHVALE-SEAFORD

WETLANDS EXCURSION

ACTIVITY BOOKLET
ACTIVITY 1: Biodiversity walking tour
Students take a walk with an educator from the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands to
wetland viewing points to gain a different perspective on the management of local
biodiversity values.

Question 1) What is biodiversity?

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Question 2) Why should we protect biodiversity?

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Question 3) What actions can be taken to conserve biodiversity?

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Activity 2: Outdoor education walking tour
Students take a walk with an educator from the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands to
wetland viewing points to discuss how wetlands and their surrounds enhance human
environments and a range of outdoor activities.

Question 1) How do wetlands enhance human environments?

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Question 2) What type of outdoor activities do wetlands enhance?

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Question 3) What did you like about this tour? What surprised you?
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Activity 3: Aspects of the wetlands
In groups of 4 explore the following aspects at the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands

senses of the wetlands (primary)

protection and management
land use and liveability
drainage and flood protection
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