OUTDOOR and environmental studies students from East Loddon P12 College have expanded their awareness of the Loddon landscape with a tour to Kooyoora State Park.
The VCE units 3-4 students heard about the work of Friends of Kooyora.
Group convenor Michael Barkla told them members had a keen interest in protecting and promoting Kooyoora State Park. Members work with Parks Victoria and Landcare to assist in promoting and protecting the environment and management activities. 
Students had prepared for the visit studying information from Parks Victoria.
They received copies of the book ‘Bush Colours Wildflowers of Kooyoora by colour’ (produced by Friends of Kooyoora. Bush Colours, launched last year for use by school tour groups,  is designed as a field guide to educate people about the flora in this area and in particular the unique significance of such flora. 
Students said they were inspired to return to explore the environment in search of examples of both flora and fauna.