With over 25 years of combined experience working in the environmental and natural resource management industries they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the classroom particularly in relation to Australia’s biodiversity and threats to our natural ecosystems. Having spent four years working and travelling internationally including Africa, Canada, Europe, South America – (including working at the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands) and Antarctica, our team have some incredible photos and knowledge on many of the world’s iconic threatened species which they would love to share in a fun and dynamic classroom experience.
Photo reproduced courtesy of Sunraysia Daily – Mildura, www.sunraysiadaily.com.au
Photo reproduced courtesy of Nathan Dyer Photographer and Journalist, www.nathandyer.com.au
Sarah completed a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours, majoring in Zoology at the University of Melbourne in 1999.
She has gained 14 years professional experience in both the Government and private sectors in Victoria and New South Wales, focusing on environmental and natural resource management, particularly in relation to threatened species, waterway, wetland and floodplain management. Having grown up surrounded by animals, and in later years, breeding native Australian wildlife, Sarah has extensive experience in wildlife handling and through her previous work in Catchment Management, has thoroughly enjoyed the delivery of environmental education programs to local Communities.
Sarah is passionate about travel and has been extremely fortunate to visit and work at some of the world’s iconic wildlife destinations and witness some amazing wildlife spectacles with highlights including the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands, KwaZulu Natal Wildlife in South Africa and Nairobi Animal Orphanage in Kenya. She is devoted to conservation management and educating children and the broader community on the wonders and beauty of our local environment and world around us.
Photos reproduced courtesy of Nathan Dyer Photographer and Journalist, www.nathandyer.com.au
Alex completed his Bachelor of Science degree with Honours, majoring in Zoology at LaTrobe University, Melbourne in 1999.
Alex’s 14 years of professional experience encompasses environmental impact assessment, threatened species and habitat management, arid ecology, wetland/floodplain ecology, monitoring and fauna and flora survey. Alex’s experience extends internationally to conservation projects with the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos Islands and with KwaZulu Natal Wildlife in South Africa.
Alex has specialist skills in herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians) in both a professional and amateur capacity. He has extensive experience in wildlife handling derived from a decade of fauna surveys across Australia, particularly in the tropical and arid zones of the Top End, Queensland, western New South Wales and northwest Victoria. Aside from his professional career, Alex has always had a passion for keeping and breeding a range of native pythons and lizards in captivity.