The Taranaki Regional Council works with schools across the region to deliver interesting and relevant environmental and disaster-preparedness education programmes.
The photos on this page illustrate some recent school activities involving the Council and its Education Officer.
Soaking up the atmosphere at Dawson Falls
A Taranaki Regional Council teacher workshop at Dawson Falls in November 2011 included opportunities for participants to inspect the Dawson Falls Visitor Centre, learn more about mountain safety, identify invertebrates in a mountain stream, take part in a bush walk and get a close-up view of Dawson Falls, and get a first-hand look at what Konini Lodge. Ten teachers from four schools took part in the day’s activities, with all intending to investigate further use of the area with their classes. Everybody had fun and contributed to the success of the day, although no one was brave enough to test the water at the foot of the falls.
Information on this year's teacher workshops
Trap proves captivating
Pest Management Officer Kerry Matthews shows Stratford High School students how to correctly set a trap during a class visit to the Council's pest management depot.
River investigation
Year 10 students from Stratford High School check the water temperature and identify invertebrates during a study of the Patea River late in 2011.