Students help rehabilitate Gosnells wetland

A greener future is about to take root in Swingler Reserve, Gosnells, thanks to the combined efforts of the City of Gosnells, Ashburton Drive Primary School students and the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group.

About 500 native tube stock plants were planted at the wetland reserve, which neighbours the school, on Monday 20 May.

City of Gosnells Councillor Diane Lloyd also helped out on the day.

“It was great to see young students becoming invested in their local environment and getting excited about improving the natural spaces in their neighbourhood,” she said.

“The kids were very enthusiastic about joining in and now they can watch the wetland grow healthier in years to come and know that they were a part of that.”

School Principal Heather Fallo said the school planned to continue its connection with the wetland.

“We are very grateful to the City of Gosnells and the Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group as they support our students to engage in local, sustainable projects,” she said.

“The Ashburton Drive Primary School community is committed to learning about caring for our environment and are very fortunate to have a wetland located next door, which is why we have representation of the wetlands in our new logo.

“Our Year 6 students are excited to help maintain the fragile ecosystem by ensuring that suitable new growth thrives.”

City of Gosnells Mayor Terresa Lynes congratulated the school for its initiative in caring for the wetland.

“The students’ rehabilitation efforts will provide valuable habitat for local wildlife, improving biodiversity and making the wetland more attractive for everyone in the community to enjoy,” she said.