The students who helped transform a strip of playground that was overrun with bushes into a thriving native garden are proud of their work.

At the Murri School in Brisbane, students who took part in the junior rangers program have completed a Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystems Management, and given back to the school community while doing it.

For Tia Pippen, the program has provided opportunities and set her up for a ranger job, if she chooses.

While she's not sure ranger work is in her future, she's built new skills and is setting an example for younger students at the school.

"It's really good for the younger ones to come in, learn about this and realise how important it is for us to maintain Country, because it is a big part of our culture," she said.

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