Friends of the Environment (FOTE) is a not-for-profit multidisciplinary organisation dedicated to supporting the teaching of environmental, cultural and social sustainability. FOTE began in 2005 to supply an opportunity for teachers to network with environmentally minded educators. The result is cross-polination from science, heritage and industry that benefits the education of children across ever expanding and diverse geographic regions.
The organisation provides access to information, resources and programs to support teachers, schools and local sustainability projects.
Its main goal is to help schools enhance their local and community environments. It supports sustainable living, indigenous heritage and envrionmental stewardship.
I became aware of the work that FOTE is doing late last year and I have been impressed by the enthusiasm of the people who make up the organisation.
I have been helping them on a number of levels including:
- Development of their website;
- Development of a geology short-course curriculum for primary schools;
- Support in the organisation of the inaugural Carmel Community Agricultural Open Day.
If you are interested in knowing more about FOTE, then check out their website www.fote.org.au
If you know of any teachers who might be looking for resources and materials to deliver classes and activities associated with sustainability, then please let them know about FOTE.
Primary School children planting at Yongar Reserve