Environmental Dashboard
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Orange and Mandarin Orchard
School students maintain and produce the fruit then package and sell to the community. Tomatoes and other vegetables are also propogated - which the students make into sauces, chutney and relish. Proceeds from produce goes back into the community.
School aquaponics system
initiative to install an Aquaponic’s system which will grow herbs, recycle water and establish yabbies and native fish.
Pedal Prix
Students from the school participate in the annual pedal Prix event
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Feral Goat Eradication
Controlling feral goats in the Murray using Judas goats
Cactus Removal
We currently have a ‘War on wheel cactus project’ with work being done near the Ridley CP and Nildottie. Devon Downs Pest Plant Control which was for boxthorn and cactus removal.
Tree Planting
There are active native tree planting projects underway
Stormwater control
The trap has two chambers one to remove litter and the other to remove Heavy Metals from the Street and Drain Runoff when it rains. This ensures that the water entering the creek and river is free of pollutants. An LAP initiative through a Federal Government Grant
Community
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Fauna Care and Release
Re-release back on properties around the area of the endangered Hairy Nose Wombat and other native fauna
Big Bend Night Eco Tour
This tour explores nature's nightlife and the many creatures who emerge when the stars come out.
Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Site
The Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Site is home to an ancient archaeological site and the Boardwalk that meanders up the cliffs.
Aquaculture Yabby Farm Tour
Illawonga Camp - Murray River
Illawonga Camp-Murray River Educational Nature Tours operate an environmental study/camp program for school children at Illawonga Camp on the Murray River in South Australia.
Endangered Murray River Turtle Program