High school

Stimulate young people to take an active approach in care for the environment and learn sustainable lifestyle practices.

Suitable for Stage 4 and 5
1 to 2 hours guided bushwalk in a local bushland reserve during weekdays with Council educators.
Local high schools are within walking distance of at least one of the reserves listed below. Select 1 location that is suitable.
Contact env.schools@willoughby.nsw.gov.au for further enquiries or participation.

Locations

Locations	Learning focus
Artarmon Reserve	A small bushland reserve and thriving community garden located near Artarmon train station, offering the opportunity to meet with volunteers working to care for the bushland and grow food communally.
Flat Rock Gully	Flat Rock Gully is rich in culture and history. Learn about Aboriginal heritage, view traditional artwork, and hear stories from its past - from poet Henry Lawson’s visits and 'Fatty' Dawson's piggery to its time as a rubbish tip and its rebirth as a vibrant urban bushland reserve.
Ferndale Park	Appreciate the unique biodiversity of Ferndale Park on this guided bushwalk. Learn about the local flora and fauna and understand their roles in the ecosystem. Discuss the challenges they face in an urban setting including habitat loss, invasive species and the impact of stormwater pollution on local creeks and beyond.
Harold Reid Reserve	This spectacular coastal reserve allows students to understand their own connection to coastal environments, geographical concepts and take in the local history and natural beauty.
Mowbray Park	Mowbray Park is Willoughby’s most biodiverse reserve and a key wildlife corridor to Lane Cove National Park. Observe and identify local flora and fauna, including species like the eastern osprey, explore mangrove habitats, and learn about the Aboriginal clans who once lived along the river.
North Arm Reserve	A beautiful coastal reserve offering a challenging but manageable bush walking experience for students. The walking track traverses diverse habitats including mangroves, salt marsh, tall forest and coastal environments.
Warners Park	Once a thriving dairy farm, this park offers a variety of landscapes to learn from including estuary, creekline vegetation and mangroves. The restoration of this once degraded area offers learning opportunities on the management of bushland, waterways and community spaces.