L a n d L e a r n : Excursion and Fieldwork Sites - Goulburn and North East
Excursion and fieldwork sites: sustainable agriculture, food and fibre production and land management

Goulburn and North East

Emerald Bank Heritage Farm
Goulburn Valley Highway, Shepparton
Ph: 0418 577424
Farm animals, heritage buildings and displays about early farming. Seymour Alternative Farming Expo Watch for this! Held mid February each year.
SPC Ltd
Andrew Fairley Avenue, Shepparton
Contact: Heather Limbrick
Ph: (03) 5833 3777
February to April in peak production time is best time to visit. Other times by arrangement. Bookings essential.
Storybook Farm
Woolshed Road, Murchison
Contact: Gary & Madonna Loge
Ph. 5826 2420 Mobile: 0417 159156
Brings a variety of farm animals to the school and has children participate in a range of activities. Suited from Prep to Year 6 and also has Australian History stories.

Ardmona Kids' Town
Midland Highway between Mooroopna & Shepparton
Contact: Geoff Allemand
Ph: (03) 5831 4213
An ideal lunch and break stop adjacent to red gum forest on Goulburn flood plain. Has fun links to the fruit industry in well-designed playground, walks, kiosk, toilets. Activities for students.

While every effort has been made to verify the information above, inclusion does not imply endorsement by LandLearn. Teachers should use the information as a guide only. Contact and discussion with the site management /education officers will help establish the suitability for your needs of the programs offered. Bookings are required at all sites and fees apply at most. If teachers know of other excursion and fieldwork sites we would appreciate the information, particularly for areas of the state not included and for agriculture, food and land management industries and topics not included so far. Feedback about any activities, photographs and students works for publication are also welcome.
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