Young environmental enthusiasts recently embraced the chance to meet again out on country.


As future champions of the region’s landscape, working together and with others is a key skill for members of the Limestone Coast Youth Environment Council.


The LCYEC facilitated by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board builds on leadership, community connections, knowledge and skill development.


With the opportunity to speak with a range of presenters over the duration of the camp recently held at Wirreanda Campground, students learnt the importance of working collaboratively and using effective communication when working towards a sustainable future.


Local expert Dr Liz Reed presented her fascinating research on the Naracoorte Caves and the importance of working collaboratively with other organisations across a variety of fields to better understand our landscape.


Traditional Owner Uncle Doug Nicholls, along with Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation staff presented to the group on the significance of water in our region and how the landscape changes across the seasons.


Burrandies staff spoke about the work they have been undertaking at Hacks Lagoon in collaboration with other agencies, highlighting to the students the importance of working together with others who have a passion for the landscape to ensure we all care and protect it into the future.


“Engaging with the students as they heard from experts tackling local landscape issues and recognising how many organisations are working together on various projects opened up some great conversation about the future,” Landscape Education Coordinator Damien Bickley said.


“Being able to support the LCYEC students and help them to build relationships with a variety of experts in the natural resources field allows opportunity for future collaboration.”


Visit lc.landscape.sa.gov.au to find out more about the Limestone Coast Youth Environment Council