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Where is the Daradgee Environmental Education Centre?

The Daradgee Environmental Education Centre is located 11km north of Innisfail on the site of the former Daradgee State School. The Centre is located within an agricultural landscape reliant on the production of Sugar Cane, Bananas (and other fruit), Beef Cattle, Fishing and Tourism. There are 1.2 ha of shaded grounds adjoining 2.8km of reserve made up of pathed rainforest and a tree-ringed oval bordered by the North Johnstone River.

What does the Daradgee Environmental Education Centre provide?

Daradgee caters for preschool, primary, secondary and special schools offering day visits and residential camp programs. Centre programs integrate with Key Learning Areas and support the class program of visiting schools. A wide range of cross —curricular activities are featured. Activities can be grouped as follows: Camping and Bushcraft, Sensory Awareness and Environment Games, Co-operation, Initiative and Leadership, Rainforest Studies, Freshwater Studies, Boating abroad the Daraji Sunbird and other Key Learning Area subjects. The DEEC holds specialist camps in a number of subject areas including Gifted and Talented camps and teacher in —service.

Prior to a visit, a Daradgee staff member visits the school to discuss program and planning arrangements with visiting teachers and to visit the class. Programs can be developed to specifically meet the needs of the class.

Future projects include: an all weather Activities Shed with Bouldering/Climbing Wall to compliment our existing Low Ropes Course, and an 'Enviro ' Shed to broaden our tree planting and nursery program.

Further information and contact details

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