Earthcare Park Landcare at Tenambit hosted the environmental information session for the class of 30, which was funded through Local Land Services.

The year three students learnt about four species of dwarf frogs which call the park home and for many students it was the first time they had seen a frog in its natural habitat.

Students also did a guided walk to learn about bush food and the usefulness of particular plants. 

The walk showcased plants that were traditionally used by local Indigenous people for food and medicine.

“Firstly the program ticks all of the boxes for the school curriculum,” park chairman Eric Huber said.

“It is also good for kids at a young age to learn the importance of the environment and build greater respect for it and how nature works.”

The day held an additional surprise when a student discovered a questionable mushroom.

It was a type never seen by volunteers and after some investigation turned out to be a stinkhorn mushroom.

“Imagine a mushroom with fingers, a bit like a Venus fly-trap,” Mr Huber said. 

“I hadn’t seen that in the park before.”