This year we have an exciting range of events planned for the Private Land Conservation Matters Project, a collaboration with the Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Landcare NSW. We are kicking off a series of fantastic events with a webinar about reptiles and their role in the environment. The webinar will be followed by reptile discovery events in the Southern Highlands, Shoalhaven and Illawarra.
Have you ever wondered what purpose reptiles play in the environment? What niche do they fill and how can you help them thrive in your conservation area? Probably the least understood and feared animal in Australia, this webinar is an opportunity to learn more about reptiles, snakes and lizards and how they can be encouraged to call your place home.
Jack Hinde is a community educator with a passion for snakes. Join him to learn more about this much reviled member of the animal kingdom.
Following the webinar on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 April, Shoalhaven Landcare have organised Jack Hinde and Rob Ambrose to do a walk and talk at four different locations in the Southern Highlands/Illawarra area. Rob will be bringing some reptiles with him so you can see them up close and personal. Details of the sites and times are below.
Site 1- 17 April 2024, 9.30-11.00am Mt Gibraltar – Inner Bowl Reserve – Bowral
Site 2 – 17 April 2024, 2.00-3.30pm – Coolana – 24 Tallowa Rd, Kangaroo Valley
Site 3 – 18 April 2024, 9.30-11.00am – Ben’s Walk – Nowra Showground, Nowra
Site 4 -18 April 2024, 2.00-3.30pm – Mt Keira/Djeera – Summit Park, Wollongong
(you do not need to attend all of the talks; they will be similar).
Register for the Love Reptiles Roadshow by contacting Sonya Reese by email and nominate your preferred time slot and location.
Photo Credits: George Story
