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Article by Nicole Sadler | Year 8 Mentor Teacher
As part of their term two Life Science studies focused on ‘environment’ Year 10 students visited the local coastal dune area known as ‘the narrows’ at Queenscliff.
All students participated in dune restoration by weeding out the invasive Bellarine Pea (Polygala myrtifolia) and clearing patches of secondary dune so that local indigenous vegetation could be given the opportunity to take root and thrive. They also learned about some of the adaptations of local coastal plants to the high salinity and windy weather conditions. Some students were brave enough to taste coastal Bower Spinach which was found to be rather tasty, the closer to the beach that we came, due to the salt residue adhering to the underside of the leaves.
Where possible, students were also given the opportunity to learn about local First Nation culture and stewardship from Ash Skinner, Wadawurrung educator. Ash led one group through the walking track near the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre, explaining the cultural significance of the place, the plants and the animals that inhabit this environment. Ash told the local story attached to the Coastal Moonah; a story about two young lovers who were bound by the waterways, one to become a dolphin and one to watch over the shore (the Moonah). He also explained the interconnectedness of every living thing within the ecosystem.
Towards the end of the excursions, students were given the opportunity to briefly visit the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre to familiarise themselves with the centre and its learning opportunities.
These excursions were made possible thanks to the funding received from DELWP through the Distinctive Areas and Landscapes (DAL) Earthwatch/Kids teaching Kids partnership project and through the support of Bellarine Catchment Network and their funded partnership with Wadawurrung Corporation.
Tasting indigenous Bower Spinach
Listening to Ash explain the significance of this location including burial grounds and middens in the local area
A decent pile of invasive weeds removed!
The result of our labour
Working hard at removing weeds
Naomi Wells from BCN explaining how to identify the invasive species
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Our News // 11 May 2023
Article by Nicole Sadler | Year 8 Mentor Teacher
As part of their term two Life Science studies focused on ‘environment’ Year 10 students visited the local coastal dune area known as ‘the narrows’ at Queenscliff.
All students participated in dune restoration by weeding out the invasive Bellarine Pea (Polygala myrtifolia) and clearing patches of secondary dune so that local indigenous vegetation could be given the opportunity to take root and thrive. They also learned about some of the adaptations of local coastal plants to the high salinity and windy weather conditions. Some students were brave enough to taste coastal Bower Spinach which was found to be rather tasty, the closer to the beach that we came, due to the salt residue adhering to the underside of the leaves.
Where possible, students were also given the opportunity to learn about local First Nation culture and stewardship from Ash Skinner, Wadawurrung educator. Ash led one group through the walking track near the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre, explaining the cultural significance of the place, the plants and the animals that inhabit this environment. Ash told the local story attached to the Coastal Moonah; a story about two young lovers who were bound by the waterways, one to become a dolphin and one to watch over the shore (the Moonah). He also explained the interconnectedness of every living thing within the ecosystem.
Towards the end of the excursions, students were given the opportunity to briefly visit the Marine and Freshwater Discovery Centre to familiarise themselves with the centre and its learning opportunities.
These excursions were made possible thanks to the funding received from DELWP through the Distinctive Areas and Landscapes (DAL) Earthwatch/Kids teaching Kids partnership project and through the support of Bellarine Catchment Network and their funded partnership with Wadawurrung Corporation.
Tasting indigenous Bower Spinach
Listening to Ash explain the significance of this location including burial grounds and middens in the local area
A decent pile of invasive weeds removed!
The result of our labour
Working hard at removing weeds
Naomi Wells from BCN explaining how to identify the invasive species
