Why your school should Wear it Wild
In the land of the koala, the quoll and the platypus, our mammals are the most distinctive in the world. 86% can’t be found anywhere else. Sadly, Australia has the highest mammal extinction rate in the world, and these iconic species are at risk of disappearing forever. Your school can help shine a spotlight on nature loss by Wearing it Wild this Earth Hour Schools Day on Friday 21 March and raising funds to help regenerate nature.
Your impact
Check out some of the ways your school can make a difference by fundraising for
Wear it Wild this Earth Hour Schools Day.
$50
Could provide two months of supplemental feeding for an eastern quoll.
$100
Could help build a metre of fox-proof fencing to protect threatened species like the eastern quoll and the brush tailed bettong.
$250
Could create safe wildlife habitat corridors by planting trees in key locations so koalas can move safely between forest areas.
$500
Could help valuable research informing conservation strategies that help restore platypus populations.
Be rewarded for your fundraising efforts
Wear it Wild this March and raise funds to help protect and restore nature and be rewarded with exciting prizes!
$250 Milestone
Raising $250 will give you the chance to symbolically adopt a koala and give it a home right in your classroom! Plus, you’ll receive a special adoption certificate and a cuddly koala plush to remind you of your new furry friend.
$500 Milestone
By raising $500 your class can symbolically adopt a platypus and support the conservation of these unique animals. You’ll receive an official adoption certificate and a charming platypus plush to celebrate your new aquatic buddy.
$750 Milestone
Get ready for a wild surprise! By raising $750, your class will unlock a mystery adoption pack. Could your new classroom friend be roaming jungles, swinging through trees, or swimming in the ocean? You'll have to wait and see!
EARTH HOUR LESSON PLANS
WWF-Australia and Australia Post are excited to provide a series of curriculum-aligned educational resources designed to raise awareness among school students of Australia’s most iconic and loved animal, the koala.
Developed in conjunction with leading educational non-profit, Cool.org, the lessons have been developed to equip Aussie kids with crucial knowledge about biodiversity and the serious threats pushing koalas to extinction.
Register today to access these koala lesson plans along with other Earth Hour lesson plans focused on climate and biodiversity.
EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES
When you register for Wear it Wild, you'll gain access to a wide range of resources, like curriculum-aligned lesson plans, fundraising guides and exciting activities to help you make the most of this Earth Hour!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wear it Wild?
This Earth Hour, we are encouraging schools across Australia to Wear it Wild. Teachers can help their class learn about nature and win great prizes along the way. Simply join in our Wear it Wild campaign – for a gold coin donation each student can come dressed as their favourite animal!
With really wild lesson plans and fundraising ideas – kids can take an hour to learn about nature whilst helping to save it!
Signing up is free and we’ll provide your school a fantastic resource to help you plan your involvement in Wear it Wild including curriculum aligned lesson plans.
When is Wear it Wild?
You can Wear it Wild anytime during March! We are encouraging schools and early childhood centres to Wear it Wild on Earth Hour-School Day on Friday 21st March, however if this date doesn’t work for you, any day in March can be a great day to get fierce for your world - the choice is yours.
My child is unable to dress up, can they still participate?
Absolutely, Wear it Wild is for every child whether they dress up or not. Children will be learning about biodiversity and the environment in class thanks to our curriculum-aligned lesson plans. Dressing up is only a part of how your child can get wild for Earth Hour!
