STUDENTS at Ferny Creek Primary School know all about their local ecosystems.
In recognition of the students’ work auditing the school habitat, the school was awarded with this year’s HabitAt School Census award.
The HabitAt School awards are an initiative of the Yarra Ranges Council’s Learning for Sustainability group to improve students’ awareness of their local ecosystems.
The school completed the audit earlier this year and was presented the Award by Yarra Ranges Councillor Noel Cliff and Anthony Mann.
The school received a perpetual trophy designed by a local artist as well as a trip for two classes to Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve.
The school will also receive plants and supplies from the council’s Ribbons of Green program to further improve the school environment.
Over the course of a day, the school investigated the number of trees, logs, weeds, organic cover, conservation areas, flora and productive gardens.
The final tally allows students to understand the current state of the school’s environment and where improvements can be made.
