Central Tablelands Local Land Services senior land services officer Casey Proctor said a bus load of students were taken to significant sites in Tuena and Truckey Creek areas, where work is underway to halt the decline in habitat for threatened and endangered native species.

Mandurama, Carcoar, Neville, Lyndhurst, and Trunkey Creek schools took part in the Enviro Day to learn about endangered species, the benefits of native vegetation, and fish habitat re-snagging.

Trunkey Public School principal Sharyn Cogdell said it was a wonderful day.

“Raising awareness about threatened species particular to our area will help our students learn how to protect their environment and how to identify local species of plants and animals,” she said. 

“There is no better way to teach students about the importance of the environment than to get them out in the bush, walking amongst the plants and animals, appreciating the diversity of our great land and all it has to offer.”

“We are extremely grateful to Casey Proctor from Local Land Services and all the wonderful specialist presenters who worked with the students on the day.”

NSW Office of Environment and Heritage senior threatened species officer David Coote helped the children explore Booroolong frog habitat.

“Raising awareness about threatened species and teaching students how to protect their habitat on a local level will help ensure the future conservation of these special plants and animals,” he said.

As well as hearing from the experts, the primary school students were active participants on the day, planting one hundred native trees and shrubs to enhance habitat in the Abercrombie reserve.

Meanwhile back on school grounds at Trunkey Creek Public, younger students were treated to learning about endangered species including the Booroolong frog, gliders and native fish.