This term class 8 – 10, as part of an environmental management investigation, are hanging with the swamp at Wentworth Falls.
 
Here are some of our most astounding findings so far:
Hanging swamps are unique ecosystems found in very few places, including the Blue Mountains.
The hanging swamp at Wenty is 20,000 years old.
The Swamp at Wenty holds 10 x the water that you can see in the lake.
Swamps only make up 4% of soils but hold 1/3 of soil carbon.

We are heading out weekly to collect data, observe the biodiversity and to understand the ecological importance of the hanging swamp.
 
Hopefully by the end, we will love the swamp and will be ready to teach others how to as well!
 
Are you interested in hanging with the swamp?

The Wentworth Falls Lake Bushcare group works to conserve and restore bushland and swamps around the Lake. Work includes a combination of strategic weed control, check dams and planting.

Meeting day for new members: Third Saturday of the month, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Second meeting day: Second Tuesday of the month, 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Persons under 16 years must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Persons 16 -1 7 years must have signed permission from parent/guardian.

Contact James Bevan (Bushcare Officer) on jbevan@bmcc.nsw.gov.au if interested to join.
 
I’m going to join next Saturday! Want to come?

Sarah Daniel High School Geography Teacher

Sarah has a B. Arts (UN) and a Master of Teaching (UNE). She works both as a teacher and as student support throughout the school.
“One of the most exciting things when working to support students, is when they find something that they are passionate about, that they really connect to. Finding ways to support their engagement and the depth of their learning is incredibly rewarding. As a teacher, it is a pleasure to be working in an environment where creativity, critical thinking and a real sense of love for the world is valued and imbues all you do”.