Students from Our Lady of the Cape Primary school in Dunsborough didn’t let the wet and wild weather prevent them from planting native trees at Ngilgi Cave.
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The year 6 students planted an amazing 200 trees in just 45 minutes.
Working with Your Margaret River Region, the students headed out to Ngilgi Cave on Wednesday, June 21 to plant native trees, enjoy a sausage sizzle and tour the cave.
The students spent their time not just planting, but also learning why these trees are important and how the environment above shapes the cave below.
Our Lady of the Cape teacher Caitlin Delane said the students had an amazing time.
“We love to contribute to the community and this was a great way for the students to learn and get out of the classroom,” she said.
“All the students have had an amazing time out here today, they were really keen to get out and help the environment in any way they can.”
Your Margaret River Region Education Officer Andre Courtis was impressed with the students effort.
“They have absolutely blitzed it. They came in with a great attitude, listened carefully and got straight to work,” he said.
Ngilgi Cave is a major tourist hotspot in the South West, which over time has caused some environmental issues.
Tree planting is one of many ways to help the cave’s surrounding environment.
To see more photos of the students planting the native trees, go to busseltonmail.com.au
Gemma Lloyd
Journalist for the Busselton Dunsborough Mail.
Journalist for the Busselton Dunsborough Mail.
