The Werribee River Association (WRA) has been busy delivering ‘Summer By The Sea’ activities as part of their school holiday program.
As part of the free program, WRA have been leading coastal discovery walks at Point Cook Coastal Park and Werribee South Foreshore.
Through the walks, children acquaint themselves with their local environment, learn what is okay to touch and what to just look at, help remove litter and understand why some marine life cannot go home with them.
WRA education manager Charlotte Williamson said it was important to keep kids learning while the classrooms are closed.
“It’s important to create a fun environment for children where they can enjoy learning and make discoveries about the world around them in a safe and accessible space,” she said.
“These are a perfect way to learn more about our amazing natural environment, meet like-minded people in your community and have fun.
“We can all help to care for waterways by making sure litter is disposed of properly, fishing responsibly, keeping dogs on a leash near waterways and cats indoors, growing indigenous plants in our gardens, and learning about the special creatures that live in our local area.”
While kids are often the ones being taught, they may have wisdom of their own.
“Kids remind us to slow down and enjoy the moment, take time to play in the sand and paddle in the ocean, and find wonder in nature all around us,” Ms Williamson said.
Jaidyn Kennedy
