The 2019 Victorian Landcare Awards was held at Government House on Friday 30 August. Mount Lilydale Mercy College was nominated for an award in the Junior Landcare Team category. The eventual winner in this category was Newham Primary School.
MLMC's entry, the Banjo Frog Garden came about through the efforts of multiple participants. Mrs Cathy Pote and Mr Michael Hill were instrumental in the planning phase while Mr Andrew Comerford and Mr Francis O’Connor regularly offered their help with some of the more physical tasks. Mr Daniel Katzen and Mr Gerard Donovan worked on the initial project a decade ago. And of course Ms Eloise Trice (Class of 2018) led a group of enthusiastic Agriculture/ Horticulture students who worked on this project.
In 2019, Landcare celebrates 30 years as a national program involving an effective movement of skilled volunteers and has achieved great outcomes for the environment. The awards program recognises Landcare projects that focus on sustainable farming, conservation and biodiversity, community and wellbeing, indigenous land management, coast care, youth participations and leadership.
Mount Lilydale Mercy College is committed to carrying the Landcare ethic into the future.
