Merici College What's On newsletter Term 3 Weeks 8 and 9
Submitted by mericiadmin on September 1, 2022 - 9:17amFor all upcoming news and information on events, please see below attachment.
For all upcoming news and information on events, please see below attachment.
A useful infographic from the recently released 2021 State of the Environment Report which has inspired the re-wilding biodiversity project here at Merici.
Felicity Maher
Sustainability Officer
While the origin of these words has been attributed to several sources, the words are as relevant today as they were when they were first spoken in the 1800's.
Something to think about......
Felicity Maher
Sustainability Officer
The sun came out on a winter's day in August for 20 students from the Sustainability at Merici (SAM) student group who gathered to do some rewilding with local species from the Yellow Box- Blakely's Red Gum Grassy Woodland, one of Canberra's key ecosystems.
Thanks to Merici's maintenance staff who prepared the area everything was ready for a great planting session.
Work began as the girls spent their lunch hour planting to provide habitat for small native birds and butterflies.
Please refer to the attachment below to find news on all upcoming events at Merici College.
A Biodiversity Restoration project has commenced at Merici College which will have short-term and long-term stages. Given the decline in Australian wildlife and biodiversity and Australia having the highest rate of species extinction in the world, largely due to land clearing and use of synthetic chemicals, it is important for Merici to make our contribution to the solution. Merici can provide an important travel link and food source for wildlife between Black Mountain and Mount Ainslie.
The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of the World's Indigenous People is observed on August 9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s Indigenous population.
Around 80% of the world’s remaining biodiversity is located where indigenous people live.
Studies have shown that fauna, flora and biodiversity flourish where indigenous people reside.
Processes for climate action and a sustainable future must be inclusive of indigenous knowledge
and environmental management skills and practices.
Felicity Maher
Please see the below attachment for all upcoming events and information.
July 31 was National Tree Day and a tree will be planted at Merici next week to celebrate Australia’s largest community tree-planting and nature care event.
Trees are an essential part of Australia's biodiversity.
We need urgently to plant more trees as part of a broader plan for climate action. Discontinuing land clearing is also essential.
So, can you plant a native tree or shrub that is naturally occurring in your area?
Among the many benefits, you may attract more bird visitors!
Felicity Maher
Sustainability Officer
In support of Plastic Free July and for every other month, another easy way to reduce your demand for plastic waste (see image).
This is already happening at Merici where you can buy your beverages from the Canteen in reusable crockery or bring your own cup.
Please consider not bringing off-site disposable, single use cups to campus.
Felicity Maher
Sustainability Officer