On October 20th KI Landscape Board hosted 13 Landscape Board Educators from across the state showcasing some of the island’s environmental education initiatives. www.landscape.sa.gov.au
We were privileged to be invited by Deb Laver, Kangaroo Island’s Education Officer, to meet the Education Officers at the Landscape Board Boardroom, Kingscote. Coordinator Tony highlighted our 20 years of Citizen Science research effort and examples of successful application of the data collected in enhancing conservation priorities and outcomes.
Of interest to the audience was the fact that the Dolphin Watch project was originally developed in 2005 as an initiative of the “Oceans of Blue” and “Save Our Seagrass” strategies of the Kangaroo Island Natural Resource Management Board which evolved into today’s Landscape Board.
The introduction of the project to a series of schools in South Australia and in Townsville Queensland in past years was of significant interest along with the evolution into a community based Citizen Science initiative on Kangaroo Island and in Victor Harbor.
Together with the fantastic program of various speakers and professional development for teachers developed by Deb, there was much for the visiting Education Officers to see, learn from and possibly import to the areas they work in.
A special treat to receive a delightful KI produce basket by You and Me Kangaroo Island @you.mekangarooisland too. http://www.youandmekangarooisland.com
Thankyou so much Deb for including us and for your wonderful help, generosity and support.
We look forward to working together in 2026!
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