SA TURTLE workshop

The aims of the South Australian TURTLE (Together Understanding and Recovering Turtles in our Landscapes and Ecosystems) Project are:

• Increase awareness of freshwater turtle conservation

• Collect critical data through monitoring and research including citizen science

• Facilitate informed conservation on-ground action in key areas of South Australia

• Compile a Turtle Management Plan for the state to guide future research, action and investment

To begin the 2 year project we are inviting everyone interested in turtle conservation (experts, Councils, state government, First Nations, environmental organisations, wildlife carers, breeders, landholders, community enthusiasts, fox-proof fencers, citizen scientists, teachers, students, detection dog trainers, ….) to a workshop to learn, and share knowledge and ideas on Tuesday September 16th in Murray Bridge to get us all ready for the upcoming spring/summer SA turtle season.

Program

9:30 Introduction to the Biology of SA turtles (optional)

10:30 Morning tea & Welcome to Country

11 Introduction to workshop and TURTLE project

11:15 Thought-provoking turtle presentations

12:30 Lunch

1 Workshops (information sharing, gathering, opportunities for collaboration) incl short break

4 Finish