At the graduation ceremony were Graham Stirling, Forbes Mayor Graeme Miller, Bradley Dunn, Sebastian Berry, Kyasha Palmer, Troy Gibson, Laura Harvey, Parkes Mayor Ken Keith, Marg Applebee and Guy Bennett
According to Kermit the frog it’s not easy being green, but for the participants of the Green Army it certainly is rewarding.
The latest Green Army crew had a graduation ceremony at the Central West Lachlan Landcare (CWLL) office in Parkes on Tuesday. The hardworking participants have spent the last 20 weeks working on biodiversity projects in the Parkes and Forbes Shires, including the Gum Swamp Painted Snipe Project and the Central West Livestock Exchange.
Green Army graduate Kyasha Palmer loved the experience. “I really liked the team environment, and also getting out there and helping the actual environment.”
Green Army Supervisor Guy Bennet said the participants had developed some valuable skills during the program. “We do a lot for the environment, but it’s more about what they get out of it, where they improve and what they’ve come from,” he said.
Mayor Graeme Miller congratulated the graduates for their efforts. “It’s great to see young people being given this opportunity. I wish them all well in their endeavours in the workforce.”
The CWLL team are looking for local land-holders who have projects that would be suitable for the next Green Army program. Contact Marg Applebee on 68624914 for more information.
By Raen Fraser