Our Year 8 students have once again rolled up their sleeves and deepened their connection with Tim Jarvis AM and The Forktree Project this term – a partnership that holds special significance for Tatachilla.
In fact, our students were among the very first to be involved in this inspiring rewilding initiative when it began, and we are proud to see the relationship continue to grow.
Over two action-packed days, students joined Tim and his dedicated team of volunteers and staff, including a familiar face, Karen Lawrence (former Tatachilla staff member). A highlight for many was meeting the team’s newest recruit – Finn, a playful nine-month-old puppy who quickly won over the students’ hearts.
The Forktree Project’s mission is simple but powerful: to transform a degraded 133-acre former pastoral property on the Fleurieu Peninsula back to thriving native bushland. This involves planting tens of thousands of native trees and shrubs, bringing back wildlife and sequestering tens of thousands of tonnes of carbon. For context, that’s enough to offset the yearly carbon footprint of many Australians.
Our students braved wind, rain and patches of sunshine to plant, weed and care for the property, contributing to the long-term goal of restoring this precious piece of land.
Year 8 Flourish Leader Jordan Allen reflected on the ongoing connection:
“For me, being involved in taking the first Tatachilla group back in 2020 (our Class of 2023) and returning year after year, I am immensely proud of the relationship we have built with Tim, Liz and the Forktree team. I love hearing the positive feedback from students, often surprising themselves with how much they enjoyed giving back to our planet in this way.”
This unique partnership not only allows our students to learn about sustainability in a hands-on way but also empowers them to see the difference they can make in the world.
You can learn more about this inspiring initiative at www.theforktreeproject.com/about-us.
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