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Posted on Tuesday 22nd of March, 2016,
Students from Wanganui, Notre Dame College, Berry Street, Shepparton Christian College and McGuire College were at Victoria Park Lake today to learn more about the environment.
Students and teachers had the opportunity to participate in hands-on environmental activities. Activities included a wildlife show, canoeing on the lake, storm water education, waste Education, Victoria Park Lake wetlands tour and fish awareness activities.
Activities were hosted by Greater Shepparton City Council, Animals of Ox, River Country Adventours, Goulburn Murray Landcare Network and Fisheries Victoria.
If your community group or your school are interested in attending our next educational day please contact Greater Shepparton City Council RiverConnect Education Project Officer 03 5832 9700.
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