Members of the community are being invited to celebrate ‘A Day in the Park’ this school holidays at the Valley Lakes/Kelta Malpi Conservation Park.

The Limestone Coast Landscape Board in collaboration with Mount Gambier City Council are inviting the community to come along to a fun filled family day out on October 6 from 10.30am till 2.30pm

Activities will include nature cubby building, storytelling, craft activities, guided tours of the newly founded ClimateWatch trail, nature scavenger hunts and interactive education stations.

The ClimateWatch Trail official opening will take place at 10.30am with activities scheduled until 2.30pm.

Limestone Coast Landscape Board Education Co-ordinator Vanessa Freebairn encouraged all families to attend the day out in nature.

“There are so many wonderful activities on offer at this event,” she said.

“With the ClimateWatch Trail being launched families are encourage to take a guided tour of the trail and learn how to use the ClimateWatch app to record local species for future visits to the park.”

Council Environmental Sustainability Officer Aaron Izzard welcomed locals and visitors alike to explore the unique natural environment.

“The trail represents a fantastic means to engage with nature, and observe changes in our local species over time,” he said.

“Nature is fascinating, and the tools developed for the trail will assist with learning more about our amazing local flora.”

There will be a free sausage sizzle or the opportunity to bring you own picnic lunch on the day.

Visit www.landscape.sa.gov.au/lc to register for the event.