Young environmental leaders from across the region headed to Naracoorte Caves last month for the annual Earthkeeper camp.

Being out in the landscape and connecting to nature through hands on learning provided a valuable experience to students, helping them to learn about supporting a healthy and sustainable environment.

The Limestone Landscape Board offers the camps as part of the Young Environmental Leaders program for Year 5 and 6 students in the region.

Limestone Coast landscape educator Damien Bickley said the camp out was the second activity of the year long program.

“The Earthkeeper camp is a vital step in the program as students receive 4 keys along their journey.

Keys represent Knowledge, Experience, Yourself and Sharing.

“Students were presented with their second key at this event,” he said.

“The weather was kind to us and the students embraced the opportunity to engage in outdoor learning and fun exploration activities.

“Students undertook a variety of activities during the camp including bush walks and outdoor theatre fully immersing themselves in the landscape.”

One enthusiastic leader commented that it had been “a great experience becoming an apprentice Earthkeeper”.

“Thank you for providing me with the knowledge to make the world a healthier place for all the flora and fauna to live,” the youngster said.