Our Year 11 Environmental Science students have been learning about a range of biotic and abiotic components that determine environmental conditions as well as the interrelationships that exist in ecosystems.
As part of their studies, under the guidance and leadership of teacher Mr Adam Dean, the Environmental Science students took samples and recorded base readings of parameters that indicate the current quality of soil and water in our local Quarry Road oval precinct. They also conducted some general fieldwork to observe and record the current ecosystem health near the Nelson Drain boundary.
MLMC has begun significant works at the Quarry Road sports complex, along the Nelson Street Drain, thanks to our collaboration with Yarra Valley Water, Melbourne Water and Yarra Ranges Council. The College has been fortunate to be able to begin the consultation process with local Wurundjeri elder, Uncle Dave Wandin, and his son, Darren Wandin.
The area will see many changes over the upcoming months and years, with replanting, fencing and other works done by both MLMC students and our collaborators. You can read more about the College's sustainability initiatives HERE.
It was exciting to begin collecting data on a project that will bring such benefit to the local area. Our MLMC scientists, entrusted with the stewardship of nature, are very excited and privileged to be part of this endeavour to monitor the changes in the ecosystem over time as they develop their understanding of kinship towards their environment.
