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The school-based program delivered by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board in collaboration with Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation deepens the understanding of First Nations culture and the importance of caring for Country.
The Walking the Seasons program is inspired by the Limestone Coast First Nations Seasonal Calendar. The immersive on-Country experience gives students a deeper understanding of our landscape through cultural perspectives.
The Department for Education have supported the program in 2025 with students from a variety of schools involved across the region exploring our local landscape.
Students who participated in the program recently met to celebrate their learnings at the Valley Lake/Ketla Malpi, sharing their seasonal calendars and reflecting on what they had learned throughout the year.
Limestone Coast Landscape Board educator Mel Holtz said, “The sharing of seasonal calendars across schools provided a special opportunity for students and teachers to share their experiences of Walking the Seasons. The seasonal calendars that have been created were phenomenal and show the deeper understanding of the landscape that has been observed during the sessions.”
The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is grateful to Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation for working and walking collaboratively to deliver such an inspiring educational program.
Managing Director of Language and Education at Burrandies Aboriginal Corporation Tara Bonney said, “The best outcome for me was seeing students take part in the Walking the Seasons program and share what they learned and experienced. It was fantastic to hear students explain how the program helped them better understand our role in helping Country heal.”
“Listening to the next generation talk about their stronger connection to Country, their respect, and their desire to care for our landscape showed how important the program is and why it should continue to grow in the region.”
