Summary

Card thanking Peter Auty for his help in the 'Kids Teaching Kids' day which involved 8 primary schools (PS)sharing projects, including: Buxton PS on the Leadbeaters Possum; Yea PS on butterfly gardens; Alexandra PS on sustainable gardens; Eildon and St Mary's PS on waste, recycling and compost; Taggerty PS on bush foods and Flowerdale PS on 'Pete's Patch'. The card describes the outcomes of the day and concludes with: 'You are a legend and inspiration Peter Auty'.

Part of a collection that documents the life of Peter Auty, illustrating his colourful and interesting life, and why he was well loved by his community, recognized in the Victorian Parliament, and awarded two medals posthumously for the important role he played on and following Black Saturday. This collection forms part of the Victorian Bushfires Collection. This large and diverse collection was established following Black Saturday and includes a multi-disciplinary collection of artefacts, images and stories to record the experience and impact of bushfires across Victoria's landscape, ecology and history.

Physical Description

Greeting card with an illustration of three flowers on the front.

More Information