Event Type
Landcare Region
BCT Region
Join Jack Hinde for a webinar on Tuesday 16 April from 12.30 – 2pm. Jack, a herpetologist and reptile enthusiast will share his extensive knowledge about reptiles and their habitats. Click the link here to register - Love Reptiles Webinar | Humanitix.
Following the webinar on Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 April, Shoalhaven Landcare have organised for Jack Hinde and Rob Ambrose (another knowledgeable reptile enthusiast who will be bringing a few reptilian friends with him) to do a walk and talk at 4 different locations in the Southern Highlands/Illawarra area.
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).
Event Topics
Event Outcomes
Growth in learning measure (Scale 1 - 100)
Feedback from participants
- Accessibility: Attending the webinar via Zoom was appreciated as it provided easy access to the presentation, making venue and socializing irrelevant.
- Presentation Quality: Participants highlighted the excellent quality of the presentation, emphasizing the presenter’s knowledge, passion, and expertise.
- Content and Facilitation: The content delivered by the presenter was described as excellent, supported by effective facilitation.
- Format: The online seminar/workshop format was valued for its convenience and focus.
- This feedback emphasizes the importance of accessibility, presenter quality, and effective facilitation in creating a positive webinar experience.
“What do you want to learn next?”:
- Practical Skills: Attendees expressed interest in on-ground examples and training to further their understanding and practical application.
- Continued Information Sharing: Participants emphasized the importance of maintaining the flow of information, especially focused on reptiles.
- Resource Sharing: Suggestions included sharing the webinar recording and providing easy-to-apply fact sheets for busy landholders.
- Specific Topics: Attendees were interested in:
- Managing feral animals, particularly foxes and rabbits, and their impact on species like the eastern long-necked turtles.
- Further content on reptile-specific topics, such as creating and maintaining shelters for them.
This feedback highlights a demand for actionable, practical resources and continued learning opportunities, with a focus on both reptile conservation and broader ecosystem management.