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Two local excursions

 

Two classes from Woy Woy South Public School have embarked on excursions around the Woy Woy and Woy Woy Creek areas.

The first group focussed on the marine area of Woy Woy, and enjoyed a trip on the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) barge over to Pelican lsland.

After testing the water and pulling out some weeds on the island, they headed down to the Fisherman's Wharf for more activities.

Throughout the day, the group heard from people including Jeannie Lawson who spoke about pelicans, seagrass, fish, and about a coral that grows near the wharf in Woy Woy.

The group looked at types of fish and crabs sold at Fisherman's Wharf, before lunch.

Scott from NSW Fisheries spoke on the fish caught by recreational fishers around Woy Woy.

The second excursion airned to investigate the influences on Woy Woy Creek and Tip Creek, which flows into it.

Helping hands included Leah Smith from Gosford Council, Peter Adderley taking photos and knowledgeable local resident Heather Mckenzie.

The group visited sites such as Woy Woy tip, the treatment works, and the old Bulls Hill Quarry, all of which are near the creeks.

They tested the quality of the water in each creek, and found that it was cleaner than the students had predicted it would be.

After a windy lunch at Staples Lookout, Di Hattersley from NPWS gave the group a tour of the Bulgandry Aboriginal engraving site.

The excursion was aimed to investigate how human activities affect our local waterways, and the plants and animals that inhabit them.

CCCEN newsletter, August 7