Save the Rainforest
Capricorn Caves is committed to the conservation of the local environment. Our location encompasses some unique habitats, which includes a special type of dry rainforest called Semi-Evergreen Vine Thicket. This habitat is critical to the survival of many native flora and fauna, including the threatened cave fern and ghost bat. School groups can take part in the renewal of the rainforest on their visit to Capricorn Caves, working with Outdoor Education staff to weed a section of the damaged rainforest. The students search for seeds on native plants, potting them up in the greenhouse, planting native saplings in a revegetation site that has been donated by Livingstone Shire Council nursery.
The Capricorn Caves encompasses some very unique habitats, including remnant dry rainforest. These habitats are critical to the survival of many native flora and fauna, including the threatened Ghost Bat and Cave Fern. Unfortunately due to the destructive forces of Cyclone Marcia, and subsequent bushfire and drought events, a section of the dry rainforest on our property was destroyed. We need your help to save this habitat. We invite you to get your students involved in some hands on environmental education whilst here. Depending on the season, activities may include weeding, seed collecting or planting saplings. It is our hope that through their service, your students develop lifelong skills for environmental stewardship, as well as a deep sense of pride in their accomplishments. Students will need a hat, water bottle, lunch and long protective clothing and shoes. We will provide gloves, safety glasses and hazard vests. The students may be working in an off-track section of bush away from the Kiosk day visitors area.
About the Program
Capricorn Caves is committed to the conservation of the local environment. Our location encompasses some unique habitats, which includes a special type of dry rainforest called Semi-Evergreen Vine Thicket. This habitat is critical to the survival of many native flora and fauna, including the threatened cave fern and ghost bat. School groups can take part in the renewal of the rainforest on their visit to Capricorn Caves, working with Outdoor Education staff to weed a section of the damaged rainforest. The students search for seeds on native plants, potting them up in the greenhouse, planting native saplings in a revegetation site that has been donated by Livingstone Shire Council nursery.
The Capricorn Caves encompasses some very unique habitats, including remnant dry rainforest. These habitats are critical to the survival of many native flora and fauna, including the threatened Ghost Bat and Cave Fern. Unfortunately due to the destructive forces of Cyclone Marcia, and subsequent bushfire and drought events, a section of the dry rainforest on our property was destroyed. We need your help to save this habitat. We invite you to get your students involved in some hands on environmental education whilst here. Depending on the season, activities may include weeding, seed collecting or planting saplings. It is our hope that through their service, your students develop lifelong skills for environmental stewardship, as well as a deep sense of pride in their accomplishments. Students will need a hat, water bottle, lunch and long protective clothing and shoes. We will provide gloves, safety glasses and hazard vests. The students may be working in an off-track section of bush away from the Kiosk day visitors area.