1.  Production of web-based activity sheets for start of excursion on-site using stopping places in Frost Hollow to Forest Walk

e.g. ‘Who am I’ artwork for animal/plant guessing game

e.g. reflections on journey/bushland meditation

e.g. sound maps

e.g. mental photos

e.g. confidence walk (blindfolded partner)

and others

Commission artwork and upload onto website with clue-sheets and explanation of activities.

Dec 04

$1500 for artist

$250

50 hours ($750)

Grant
to cover costs of professional wildlife artist for artwork

Grant

Group
for activity sheets

2.  Production of web-based activity sheets for use during visit/excursion to Bushland and Aranda Snow Gums incl.

Write and upload activity sheets

Nov 04 -July 05

55 hours ($830)

$250

Group

Grant

e.g. activity sheet for interpretation of geology of area including rocks and soil types, impact of erosion

Write and upload activity sheets and photos

March 05

10 hours ($150)

Group

e.g. activity sheet for use in appreciating trees including  reflections (poems, meditation)

Write and upload activity sheets and photos.

March 05

15 hours ($230)

Group

e.g. activity sheet for use in animal tracking (scats and spores)

Write and upload activity sheets and photos.

March 05

15hours ($230)

Group

e.g. activity sheet, sound recording for use in identifying common birds (record calls, photos)

Write and upload activity sheets and record and identify common bird calls.

March 05

40 hours ($600)

Group

e.g. activity sheet for use in identifying native; parasitic (e.g. mistletoe, Cherry ballart) and exotic plants; demonstration of weed eradication techniques on regular weeding bees and on request, minimisation of  presence of weeds.

Write and upload activity sheets and photos. Our Patch would provide the source of photos for plants as we have joint copyright with the Aust. National Botanic Gardens for Our Patch.

July 05

150 hours ($2,250)

Group

e.g. activity sheet for use in hide-and-seek Plaster of Paris artworks/sculptures; non-disturbing tree hollow-focussed activities

Commission artworks/wildlife replicas, make available on request, write and upload activity sheets

July 05

$2,000
for artist

15 hours ($230)

Grant

Group

3.  Preliminary user-testing of educational materials and follow-up evaluation interviews with users of materials where consent given. 

Conduct interviews and report briefly on pro forma sheet.

Data analysis will be presented in a manner consistent with the Privacy Act.

Oct 04 - August 05

30 hours+

($450)

Group

4.  Provide Waterwatch activities: incl. interpretation of hydrology of area, water quality analysis, as provided by Ginninderra Catchment Waterwatch Coordinator. The website would include an explanation of this and link to relevant contact persons.

Waterwatch experts will provide activity sheets and equipment for Waterwatch activities in the Aranda Bushland and at the Aranda Snow Gums. E.g. containers, strainers, tweezers, identification key for freshwater invertebrates, observation cards, rope or cord, Ph sticks, thermometers, nets, magnifying glasses); assist with activities on request in voluntary capacity. Links will be placed on the website to Waterwatch and other relevant sites.

Ongoing

$500

($200 for staff costs @ $24 per hour and $300 for in-kind/ loaned equipment costs)

Other – in kind: Ginninderra Catchment Group

5.  Production of bookmarks, flyers and other promotional texts using commissioned artwork or photos from site.

Design, print and distribute bookmarks on recycled heavyweight paper to promote area and activities.

Feb 05

$960 to print flyers/ bookmarks

13 hours ($200)

Grant

Group

6.  Achievement of other publicity for website & activities, print flyer, keep website and links current.

Write press releases/articles and seek media coverage; maintain website.

June 05

60 hours ($900)

$250

Group

Grant

7.  Web-based forms for recording use of educational materials and feedback form.

Draft, format and upload forms.

July 05

4 hours ($60)

$250

Group

Grant