Dandenong West students gave native animals a leg-up on the housing front.
They built nest boxes for various creatures and installed them at Fotheringham Reserve in Dandenong on Thursday 22 June.
Dandenong West Primary School teacher Simone Mensen said the kids visited the reserve in the lead-up, often surveying the area for birds, healthy trees and logs, and bug life diversity.
“They then built a nesting box for a native Australian animal,” she said.
“At school they researched about the native Australian animals that live at the park, and threats to those animals, such as introduced species.
“Our goal was for students to learn more about the native animals that live at Fotheringham Reserve, and what they can do to preserve and protect the environment to save and protect native plants and animals.”
Ms Mensen said the project was an opportunity for students to learn about a local area.
“They learnt about issues such as sustainability and about how the park has changed over time, and how this has changed the biodiversity of the site,” she said.
“Our students learnt about native Australian animals, native Australian plants, and how to take care of their local environment.
“They learnt about broader concepts such as biodiversity, ecosystems and sustainability.
“They thoroughly enjoyed building the nesting boxes, seeing them up in the trees, and researching about native Australian animals, particularly birds and micro-bats.”
