TRC Environmental education programme for schools/kura

From rainforests to rocky shores, we offer a range of environmental educational experiences and resources for ākonga/students and kaiako/teachers across the Taranaki region.

It's easy to get involved and we'd love to hear from you. Contact us at education@trc.govt.nz to find out about availability and make a booking. 

Freshwater education

Freshwater habitats are abundant in Taranaki, with more than 530 named awa/rivers and streams. We can help your ākonga/students learn how to monitor freshwater environments, inclu...
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Coastal education

With more than 250km of coastline, there are plenty of locations and different environments to study around the Taranaki coast
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Education at Pukeiti and Hollard Gardens

Pukeiti and Hollard Gardens are amazing places for environmental education for ākonga/students.
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Towards Predator-Free Taranaki Education

Towards Predator-Free Taranaki provides an opportunity for your school to make a real difference safeguarding native species in your local green space and helping the region move t...
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Biodiversity in your green space

Green spaces on or near school grounds can provide an invaluable environment for your ākonga/students to learn more about Taranaki animal and plant species, how they interact with ...
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Waste minimisation for schools

District councils can work with Taranaki schools to help them minimise their own waste, as well as educating pupils about waste minimisation and recycling.
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