All Western Australian schools can be involved in Western Shield schools program.

Thousands of students and hundreds of teachers are already involved in Western Shield through the Department's schools program which began five years ago and which is increasing in popularity.

A free Action Pack, a classroom resource about threatened species designed for upper primary students, can be ordered here or by faxing (08) 9334 0498.

Since 1996 more than 40,000 students and teachers have been made aware of Western Shield and the importance of saving threatened species.

The Department's EcoEducation Section provides field nature conservation experiences at different sites around the State.

Camps have been run for students and teachers at Batalling Forest near Collie, Perup Forest Ecology Centre, Dryandra Woodland Ecology Centre, the Wellington Discovery Forest and The Hills Forest. Excursions and camps are run at The Wellington Discovery Forest, Hills Forest and Dryandra.