Holy Trinity High School

WCE students from Holy Trinity High School learning at the Torbay Gully Nature Reserve, a.k.a. the "Gully", in Torbay, NL. WCE students from Holy Trinity High School learning at the Torbay Gully Nature Reserve, a.k.a. the "Gully", in Torbay, NL.

Location: Torbay, Newfoundland

The Holy Trinity High School WCE makes use of the Torbay Gully Nature Reserve behind the school to explore wetland habitats and environmental sciences. Partnership funding has been instrumental in making projects possible, including water monitoring stations, repairing a raised-bed vegetable garden, planting native plants and other enhancements for student research and study efforts.

The school just loves to get involved. We are so fortunate to have the Torbay Gully Nature Reserve in our backyard that offers opportunities for learning and enhancing biodiversity.

Photo of an Osprey

Watch for the osprey! WCE students visiting the ‘gully’ are learning to look around and up. The Torbay Gully is located out the back door of the school and provides this brand new WCE with a world of environmental learning opportunities.

Facts & Highlights

The western osprey likes to nest high up and near water. This very large raptor feeds exclusively on fish. They will hover over the water and then dive feet first after a fish.

  • Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador WCE Established in 2018
  • Participate in DUC’s WCE video conferences
  • Wetland trail restoration
  • Raised bed gardening and pollination project
  • Presentation on municipal stewardship
Students in a video confrence
Students learning about wildlife
Photo of Torbay Gully Nature Reserve
Photo of Torbay Gully Nature Reserve wetland

Partners/Supporters

Nature Conservancy of Canada - EcoAction Community Funding - Torbay Environment and Trails Committee - TD Friends of the Environment - Memorial University

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