St Helena Island’s history is inextricably linked to the human use of land. 2,700 years of Aboriginal use left St Helena ecosystems intact but with just 65 years of European land management, it suffered from intensive agricultural activities, over-use of groundwaters, rogue flora and feral fauna. Preserved forever now as a National Park, your students will see nature’s response to these ravages.
The Island sits in the Moreton Bay Marine Park which is under threat from a rapidly burgeoning population on its foreshores. St Helena is the closest island to the Bay’s biggest pollutant, the Brisbane River. It is also an important bird roosting site and attracts over 80 species of migratory waders annually.
Students will gain an appreciation of bio-diversity, apply the ecological footprint and take the steps to sustainability. Students will participate, receive meaningful messages and take away suggested solutions.
Tour content has been vetted by National Parks and Wildlife and the MBEEC. Eco guides have excellent knowledge of the environment and are also comprehensively trained in the history of the Island. Teachers will have the opportunity to discuss their needs and the tour content with the Eco guide prior to the visit.
Tours are available that combine elements of both the Ecotour and In Role History tour. CLICK HERE for more information.
Note:
- These tours will concentrate on the environment and students will see, but not enter, the prison stockade.
To link to the site for the Wildlife Preservation Society of Qld (Bayside Branch) click on the following:
