Te Kauri-Waikuku Trust

Environmental Education at Te Kauri

Te Kauri Waikuku Trust’s education programmes are funded via the Ministry of Education’s Learning Experiences Outside the Classroom (LEOTC).

There are two programmes, both linked to the current curriculum, both provided FREE OF CHARGE to schools through our experienced educators, and both catering for students from 5-17 years of age. Students can learn ‘hands on’ about the ecology of the forest, the impact of pest plants and animals, scientific monitoring, water quality testing, botany, rongoa, tree and leaf art (and much more!). Courses are tailor made to suit school and students needs. Our educators are available to assist you in planning your environmental education experience, and learning takes place in a natural environment.

Much of the learning is student-centred with enquiry and action cycles based on the Enviroschools programme. Approximately 1300 students participate in our programmes each year. You can download our programme brochure here.

Te Kauri Experience is available to schools holding residential camps or day trips at Te Kauri Lodge, near Kawhia. Our on-site educator can provide a programme from half a day to two days, depending on the length of your stay at Te Kauri and what you would like your students to learn about.

You can request a CD of our Environmental Education Kit here

Taste of Te Kauri is a shorter programme (2-4 hours) that is run in natural areas close to school grounds – a local reserve, wetland, bush remnant or gully environment. There are four modules available that teachers can chose from for their Taste of Te Kauri:

All modules are curriculum-linked and our educators will work with you to ensure that the Taste of Te Kauri programme meets your teaching requirements.

Click here to find out how Taste of Te Kauri works

For more information or to book your school in for Te Kauri Experience or Taste of Te Kauri,
please contact us at info@tekauri.org.nz

"At Te Kauri I learned about how birds communicate with each other…I would like to know more about different types of trees… the Educator was really good with us and…taught me heaps"

"This was an awesome programme. All students were involved and on task. Follow on work will be easy because of the students' enthusiasm"

"I got some great new ideas for my own teaching practice - thanks."


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