UC CAMPING MERRICKS TEAM Meet the Merricks Team who all come from a diverse range of backgrounds to bring the service and hospitality you deserve. Husband and wife team Matt and Amy commenced at UC Camping in March 2020 - just as Covid-19 locked down the industry....
15 TIPS FOR TEACHERS ON CAMP Whether you're a seasoned camper or it's your first time, here are some tips to make your trip a little easier. By all means, this isn't a complete list but covers the most common tips. In addition, there are links at the bottom of this...
REDUCING WASTE AT GRANTVILLE LODGE Reducing waste at Grantville Lodge is a priority for 2023. We are undertaking a new approach to waste reduction in the future. It's an exciting project. that will be ongoing. We encourage groups to consider their food consumption and...
DJA DJA WURRUNG PEOPLE OF ADEKATE In the words of the Dja Dja Wurrung people Womin-dji-ka | Welcome Quoting the words of Aunty Fay Carter OAM, Dja Dja Wurrung Elder, "all that we do is dedicated to our Dja Dja Wurrung Martiinga kuli (Ancestors)". “I’d like the rest of...
CAMP LIFE FOR TEACHERS What is camp life for teachers? Often part of your role as a teacher, is to go on extra curricular activities - sporting events, concerts and school camp. For those who aren't familiar with camping, it can be initimadating and you may have...
WHAT IS BUSH KINDER? “Children can’t bounce off the walls if we take away the walls” – Erin K Kenny Here are some interesting statistics for you: Since the 1980s the average time spent outside has changed from an average of 4 - 6 hours per day to 45 - 90 minutes per...
We take reducing waste at Merricks Lodge seriously. We are all familiar with reducing waste at home, but how do you reduce waste when there can be up to 150 guests at one of our sites? For several years, Merrick Lodge has been proactive in minimising waste and...
BALIT-DHAN BALIT NGANGJIN Balit-Dhan Balit-ngangin, 2021. Maree Clarke, Australia / Mutti Mutti, Yorta, Yorta, Boon Wurrung and Wemba Wemba woman, b. 1961 and Trent Jansen, Australia, b. 1981. Maree Clarke is an artist and leader in the reclamation of Kulin Nations...
10 STEPS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR CAMPING Here are 10 simple steps to help you prepare for your camping trip and make it enjoyable, safe and memorable. Step 1 - Research Consider the following: Facilities available Arrival /...
WHAT IS A NATURE STEWARD? A nature steward is someone who has a responsibility to protect the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices. This will enhance ecosystem resilience and human well-being. A nature steward has a strong desire to...
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