Event Type
Landcare Region
BCT Region
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).
Jack Hinde is an environmental educator at the Illawarra Environmental Education Centre and Bomaderry High School where he teaches children from Kindergarten to Year Twelve. He studied at Wollongong, Canberra and New England Universities and has qualifications in ecology, education and indigenous archaeology.
Jack has a lifelong passion for the outdoors and observing local ecosystems. When he is not engrossed in local environments he is typically thinking about or working with reptiles and snakes. He has kept venomous snakes since the age of twelve and is currently focused on the captive breeding of the Broad Headed Snake, Australia’s only endangered snake species.
Event Topics
Event Outcomes
Growth in learning measure (Scale 1 - 100)
Here is a consolidated summary of attendee feedback from the "Love Reptiles Roadshow," incorporating all comments:
Positive Feedback:
- Warm and Inviting Atmosphere:
- Sonya, the Landcare Organizer, was praised for her warmth, friendliness, and for making attendees feel welcome and valued, including families and grandchildren.
- Child Engagement:
- The event successfully involved children, making them feel like active contributors.
- Appropriate Venue:
- The venue was considered suitable for the subject matter and purpose of the event.
- Expertise of the Presenter:
- Attendees appreciated the knowledge and presentation skills of Paul.
Suggestions for Improvement:
- Improved Advertising:
- Attendees suggested giving more advance notice for the event to increase attendance.
- Clearer Information on Time and Difficulty:
- The activity/walk exceeded the advertised duration (1.5 hours) by an additional 1.5 hours, leading to physical challenges for some participants. Feedback included the need to:
- Adhere to advertised timeframes.
- Clearly specify the activity's difficulty level and required fitness level to better prepare participants.
- The activity/walk exceeded the advertised duration (1.5 hours) by an additional 1.5 hours, leading to physical challenges for some participants. Feedback included the need to:
This feedback reflects an overall positive response, with actionable recommendations to improve event planning and communication in future sessions.
Summary of Feedback: What Attendees Want to Learn Next
- More Courses and Workshops:
- Attendees expressed interest in attending additional courses or events on related topics in the future.
- Practical Guidance on Reptile Conservation:
- Requests included more information on:
- Introducing reptiles to private properties.
- Education about habitat conservation.
- Requests included more information on:
- Focus on Key Information:
- There is a desire for more detailed and specific information, particularly about:
- Conservation practices.
- Threats to native reptile species.
- There is a desire for more detailed and specific information, particularly about:
- Positive Reinforcement:
- Encouragement for the organizers to continue delivering quality content as they are currently doing.
This feedback reflects a strong interest in further educational opportunities, practical advice for integrating reptiles into personal spaces, and continued focus on conservation topics.