Villa Maria College students Katie Emms, Gabby Kennedy, Lucy Hine, Annika Palmer and Minnie Edwards clearing the weeds at Corfe Reserve. Photo: SuppliedVilla Maria College students have been getting their hands dirty cleaning up their local environment. In partnership with the Drinkable Rivers programme, year 10 students spent a morning clearing weeds and rubbish from Ōtākaro Avon River at the Corfe Reserve, just around the corner from the college. “The students spent time identifying weeds and removing them from the site, along with any rubbish that had collected there. “We know the girls are passionate about being sustainable and doing their bit for the environment, and this gives them more knowledge and opportunities to really play an active role in improving the health of Ōtākaro Avon River,” Newton said.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 30, 2021 22:07 UTC