River Murray Youth Council calls out for interested junior environmentalist

The Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board is calling for students in years 7 to 12, who have an interest in the environment, to come along to information sessions about the River Murray Youth Council.

RMYC coordinator Ilyth Burton said the informtaion sessions would include an overview about the RMYC program for 2022 and a chance to learn about projects happening in the local area.

"RMYC members learn environmental skills and gain valuable experience outside the classroom," Ms Burton said.

"Members participate in full-day forums, including guest speakers and hands-on activities.

"Students have the opportunity to gain leadership skills, learn about career pathways and work on local projects.

"Other exciting activities include field trips, camps and student presentations."

Ms Burton said previous RMYC members would be present at the information sessions to share their experiences.

Previous RMYC members Mitchell Kroemer, Callum Isaacs, Ceobahn Webber and Kirra Demtchuk recently completed traineeships at Calperum Station, working with the Calperum Indigenous Rangers and Ecology team.

Mitchell, Callum, Ceobahn, and Kirra have completed a Certificate 3 in Conservation and Ecosystem Management through Calperum Station's education program.

Callum and Ceobahn have since started a Diploma in Conservation and Ecosystem Management undertaking a traineeship at Calperum Station, with Mitchell commencing a university degree in Environmental Science.

Calperum Station Education Manager Julie Robertson said the RMYC had provided a good base for the trainees, who had been able to bring the skills learnt into the workplace.

"They are now continuing with their education, and well on their way to becoming ecologists," she said.

Callum, Kirra and Ceobahn were recently nominated for a Riverland and Mallee Vocational award.

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Ms Burton said there was a lot of support available to help students achieve their goals.

"Members of the RMYC are supported by a group of mentors including Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board staff, environmental experts, past members and teachers," she said.

"The information sessions are a great opportunity for students and parents to come along and meet the returning members and mentors, participate in some fun activities and hear what the RMYC is all about."

Sessions will be held in the Riverland at Apex Park, Barmera on Wednesday, March 9, from 4pm.

Those in the Murraylands can head to Swanport Wetland, Murray Bridge on Thursday, March 10 from 4pm.

Registration is essential, via Eventbrite.

The RMYC is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board through funding from landscape levies.

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