Earth Education

for Teachers

Immerse yourself in Earth Education

and create your own programme

It all begins with an idea. Earth Education for teachers is a 3 to 4 day programmme, arrive for dinner on Friday evening, leave after morning tea Monday, for primary and secondary teachers, community educators, and supporting staff members, that takes environmental education to the next level. You’ll leave knowing you’ve joined a movement that will change the world. Delve into the “head, heart, hands” pedagogical approach of Earth Education, to inspire young people to live lightly on the planet.

You’ll aquire an understanding of the principles of Earth Education. We’ll share practical ways to engage student’s in learning about Earth’s life support systems, sensory play and walking the talk.

Our purpose built off grid centre and modern facilities enhances the learning process.

Stay in low impact accomodation, with campfire and stunning views to the valley below. Wake up to birdsong and enjoy a short walk to the main Hall, nestled in the rainforest. Enjoy warm showers heated by sunlight energy with rainwater captured from our rooves. Let us take care of you with delicious vegetarian meals, modelling eating lower on the food chain.

Enjoy break out sessions with colleagues to discuss and share your projects, processes, joys and challenges.

Click the button below to register your interest. If you have extra questions, please email info@wildmountains.org or call +61 438 076 044.

The Whys, Whats, and Ways of our Work

Testimonials

“The weekend was a great way to realign my values and clarify my purpose as an environment educator. Seeing the engaging (teaching) activities in action was fantastic but then under- standing the philosophy behind them... that created the impact.”

Ollie Narbey - Principal, Bunyaville EEC

“Fascinating, informative - reinforcing the views and values I share, with a framework that provides authentic, relatable activities/programs that can be aligned to the curriculum we teach.”

Steph Tredinnick - Amaroo EEC

  • This will depend on when we run the progamme, indicative pricing is $650 to $750 per person. In some circumstances it is possibl to apply for funding/scholarships.

  • People usually stay in one of our permanent A-frame tents that protect you from the elements while affording you a view of the neighbouring valley and mountain range. They are elevated hardwood platforms covered with corrugated iron, and come with a foam mattress. Each A-frame can accomodate up to 14 people, and hence you may end up sharing with your peers. There are limited alternative accomodation options and these incur an additional fee.

  • Yes! Wild Moutains' kitchen produces fabulous vegetarian food, three meals a day plus tea breaks. We're able to cater for vegan, dairy free, and gluten free, and potentially other allergies on request.

  • These programmes were orginially developed in the USA out of the Institute for Earth Education. You can find more info on the Our Approach page and the Impacts and Outcomes section.

  • The Earth Keepers programme has been going for at least 40 years, and Wild Mountains has been delivering this programme for more than 25 years.