Turtle Guys Bushwalks

November 2022 | Never Never River, Glennifer, NSW, Australia

Learning about the critically endangered Bellinger River Snapping Turtle and how we can help.

We hosted two guided 'Turtle Guys' bushwalks, where Threatened Species Officers, Shane Ruming & Chris Ormond, Biodiversity Conservation Division, Department of Planning and Environment, shared their knowledge about the Bellingen River Snapping Turtle, the Saving our Species recovery turtle project, and the importance of riparian health and river health when it comes to threatened species recovery. Participants shared experiences from their walks and connected with each other over a catered morning tea in a beautiful natural setting.

"I feel really inspired about the turtle recovery efforts! When we work together as a community we really can do some great things."

- Participant
"It was a really good morning, I learnt so much. Enjoyed the tea too!"

- Participant

100%

of participants learnt something new about river health.

100%

of participants who were not existing Bellingen Riverwatch Volunteers wanted to join the program.

Outcomes

2 events
20 participants
4 partnerships
Biodiversity experts shared knowledge about the Bellingen River Snapping Turtle and the importance of riparian health and river health when it comes to threatened species recovery.
Participants connected with nature and felt a sense of belonging to their community.
Connections amongst Bellingen Riverwatch volunteers, community members and partners strengthened.