Science Teachers Association of Victoria Conference
Friday 28th November - La Trobe University, Bundoora

• The Garden as a 'LandLearning' tool - workshop
• LandLearn - engaging students with fieldwork and 'real' science experiences - workshop
• Biodiversity Up Close with LandLearn - workshop

(For program information or to register go to www.sciencevictoria.com.au/STAVCON.html)

VCE Geography Conference - Geography Teachers Association of Victoria
Monday 1st December - Monash University, Clayton

• Water use and management in the Shepparton Irrigation Region of the Murray Darling Basin - workshop

(For program information or to register go to www.gtav.asn.au)

Victorian Association for Agriculture and Horticulture Educators Conference
Thursday 4th - Friday 5th December - Melbourne University, Dookie College

• Water use and management in the Shepparton Irrigation Region - fieldtrip (4th December)
• Biodiversity on Farm - workshop (5th December)

(For program information or to register go to www.vaahe.org.au)

In 2009 we will be offering Professional Development sessions based around three themes:

Learning in the Garden - Supporting teachers to integrate edible gardens and vegie patches into schools curriculum.

Biodiversity Up Close - Suitable for teachers and Landcare/Community Group members to support the integration of Biodiversity and Sustainable Land Management themes into schools curriculum.

Caring for the Land - Introducing activities investigating aspects of farming as a source of food and fibre.

To organise a free PD covering one of these themes at your school contact us at landlearn.program@dpi.vic.gov.au

DPI Knoxfield Open Day
Would you like to find out about research into breeding new fruit and vegetables, storage of fruit and vegetables, controlling pests and diseases, quarantine, science and technology or crop health services? DPI Knoxfield is having an Open Day on Saturday 22nd November, 10.00am - 4.00pm. To find out more go to www.dpi.vic.gov.au or phone DPI Knoxfield on 9210 9222.