The City of Kalamunda’s Adopt-A-Patch (AAP) Program has been operational since 2019, providing schools within the Local Government Area with initiatives and resources to educate and foster environmental stewardship among students in their local natural areas.
We encourage all schools within the City of Kalamunda to apply by completing and submitting an Adopt-A-Patch Funding Request Form
The City understands that schools are uniquely positioned to positively impact their students and the local environment. By instilling key environmental and sustainability principles, schools can help shape future citizens who are environmentally informed, respectful, and active in contributing to the long-term health of their natural surroundings.
We invite schools interested in providing environmental education activities for their students to fill out the Adopt-A-Patch: Funding Request Form and send the completed form to environment@kalamunda.wa.gov.au
As funding is limited, requests will be prioritised and evaluated based on the information provided. While in-kind contributions aren’t compulsory, applications that include them will be prioritised and considered favourably.
For further inquiries about the program or to discuss the eligibility of your school’s project or initiative, or assistance with filling out this form, please contact the City during business hours at 9257 9999.
So far, The AAP program has seen local schools deliver environmental initiatives and actions, including installing nest boxes to aid in the preservation of threatened species like Carnaby’s and Red-tail Cockatoos, building 'Bandicoot Bungalows' to increase habitat for the Priority 4 listed Near Threatened Quenda species, adopting natural areas, and contributing to their preservation through activities such as rubbish collection, weeding, and planting.
Schools, groups, and education centers actively participating in the program include:
The City of Kalamunda is proud to work with the following environmental education organisations:
A Millennium Kids citizen science initiative, funded by the Western Australian Government’s State Natural Resource Management Program and supported by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and Trillion Trees. Find out more via the "Green Lab" webpage.
Parks and Wildlife's Nearer to Nature Program offers a variety of activities, including curriculum-linked school incursions, excursions and professional development. Visit the "Nearer to Nature Schools" page to learn more.
Providing catchment education to achieve an environmentally responsible community within the Perth region, SERCUL offers incursions and excursions for school students, youth groups, and OSHC groups. See more information on their "Catchment Education" page.
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to wildlife conservation by caring for sick, injured, orphaned, and displaced wildlife, breeding threatened species, and conducting training and research. They also educate schools and the community. For more information on wildlife education opportunities, visit their "For Schools" page.
A conservation and environmental education small family business inspired by the loss of tree-hollows, the urgent need to protect remaining wildlife habitat, and the growing amount of human waste (landfill) entering our ecosystems. See "Nest-box Workshop" page for more information.
Starting your Adopt-A-Patch program is easy! Below are a few ideas on how students and classes can participate and learn about their environment.
Please contact the City of Kalamunda's Environmental Education and Engagement Officer via email environment@kalamunda.wa.gov.au or via phone on (08) 9257 9854 during office hours.
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