Is Frank Smith Park Your Local Too?

Last weekend a group of keen community members headed along to FSP, brought together by some parents from school (Friends of Frank Smith Park) and Sustainable Onkaparinga.  The afternoon started with a guided tour, run by Tait and Leanne from Sustainable Onkaparinga through the wetlands.  We learnt about the vegetation along the riverbank and the role they play within the ecosystem. Next, we planted some natives, donated by Sustainable Onkaparinga, to help regenerate the wetland area.

It was fantastic to see some smiling familiar faces and their supportive families enjoy spending time in such a special location.

If you think you might be interested in joining in on any further clean ups or planting opportunities, if so, send me through an email at Sarah.Todd476@schools.sa.edu.au and I’ll pass it on.

Aussie Bird Count

The Aussie Bird Count is held for one week, each October as part of National Bird Week.  This aims to engage the broader community in the natural world while getting to know the birds in their local area through participation in this simple, fun, all-ages activity that can be done anywhere

Every class, reception to Year 6 participated in the Great Aussie Bird Count throughout the week.  We used a picture guide and binoculars to help identify the bird species. 

A total of 58 checklists, we sighted 43 species and counted a total of 1,579 individual birds! Go Coro!

Can anyone donate to Minton Farm

The Youth Environmental Leadership Group (YELP)- “Bringing back the Bandicoot’s to Frank Smith” will have their last session with Green Adelaide and the YELP program for 2024.  The Green Adelaide Education Officers have organised for a guest speaker, Bev from Minton Farm, Native Animal Rescue Centre. 

It would be lovely if you could donate something small that the students could take with them, as they are always looking for much needed food and supplies.  If this could be brought to the front office, before Tuesday 28 November, that would be fantastic.  I’m sure the animals thank you in advance!

Some ideas are things like:  rolled oats, Weetbix, sunflower seed, budgie seed, baby food puree fruit, nuts unsalted or you could check the webpage for other suggestions.

http://www.mintonfarm.org/donate-food-and-supplies.html

Sarah Todd

Science Teacher