Students from the Snowy River Campus (coastal school) met with members from Orbost Garden Club to assist with a “War on Weeds” at the sensory gardens on Tuesday, June 4.
The visit offered an opportunity to share information with the students about the history of the Landcare Education Action Program that took place more than 30 years ago, as a program for unemployed youth.
Staff at the centre for young adults with a disability (now occupied by Orbost Regional Health) put the project together to tidy the public space area for use as a Sensory Garden close to the centre.
The young people who created the small park were just one year older than the students who had come to lend a hand.
Three garden beds, “sense of taste” “sense of touch” and “sense of sight”, all’ needed removal of spent plants and weeds.
The visiting students did an amazing job with speed and lots of smiles.
It was then time for a break, with a fun surprise when the students provided some musical entertainment.
Scrap books and photos of the original program and some of the projects and events the garden club have organised over the years were on display at the picnic tables.
During their time at the coastal school the students work on a project to put into action when they return to their home school.
IMAGE: Snowy River Campus students recently met with Orbost Garden Club members to tackle weeds at the sensory gardens. The visit provided an opportunity for students to learn about the Landcare Education Action Program, which was set up for unemployed youth. (PS)
