STUDENTS from Grant High School discovered a series of agricultural and land management related careers this week, as the Limestone Coast Landscape Board hosted its 2021 Career Immersion Day.
The immersive learning experience started with a presentation by Mount Gambier City Council engineering technical officer Sinaway Georgiou to learn about pest plant removal.
This provided students with an understanding of the importance of controlling environmental weeds within the region.
Students also meet with Department for Water and Environment team leader David Williamson.
Mr Williamson discussed groundwater management and the movement of water through the landscape, helping the children develop an understanding of Mount Gambier’s unique aquifer system.
“Providing education and awareness and opportunities in relation to water management for the next generation is important, and being able to meet in the field provides a deeper level of engagement for the students,” Mr Williamson said.
Students were also taken to Mount Schank to discuss how the landscape had changed over time – with a bird’s eye view of the region’s current land use.
The first day finished with a visit to Piccaninnie Ponds.
Students learnt about the changing landscape, the cultural significance of the area, and the important role wetlands play in our landscape – providing habitat for threatened and endangered fauna and flora.
The second day started with members of the Limestone Coast Landscape Board sharing their own career pathways with the student cohort.
The afternoon sessions focused on sustainable agriculture, soil testing and biodiversity on farms – with students able to visit two local farms that use regenerative agricultural practices.
