On Friday 11th October, Greater Sydney Landcare’s Sophie Blair joined other young Landcare Leaders to speak at the Australian Land Conservation Alliance (ALCA) conference.
Ms Blair is GSL’s Local Landcare Coordinator – Young Adult and manages WildVenture – Landcare for Young Adults. Its priorities are: Engage, Explore, Restore! WildVenture invites young adults on an adventure – offering a unique blend of outdoor activities and environmental restoration, connection with nature and other like-minded young adults.
About WildVenture
Wildventure Landcare is a dynamic program by Greater Sydney Landcare, designed for young adults in Greater Sydney. Its mission is to blend environmental restoration with outdoor adventure, fostering a new generation of eco-warriors. This inclusive group explores Sydneyβs wildest places, fosters lasting friendships, and helps to restore our planetβs precious ecosystems.
The WildVentureΒ Vision
Encouraging the next generation of Landcarers, blending passion for nature with hands-on conservation efforts. By fostering a community of eco-conscious young adults, WildVenture strives to create a sustainable future and ensure the protection and restoration of our natural environment.
Landcare Future Leaders Speak Out at the ALCA Conference in Sydney
Source: Landcarer.com.au
“This week in Sydney, young conservation leaders came together at the ALCA Private Land Conservation ConferenceΒ PLC24: Nature Now | 10-11 October | SydneyΒ for the Future Leaders Workshop.”
“Topics included the future of conservation and the importance of mobilising young people to get involved to restore and protect nature. The workshop also discussed the benefits to the mental health and wellbeing of young people.”
“Facilitated by Landcare Australia’s Gabrielle Stacey.”
“Speakers and presentations included:
β’ From school project to national conservation organisation withΒ Kurt Jones, CEOΒ Co-Exist AustraliaΒ
β’ Research insights of conservation volunteering with Shana Shaa, Honours student atΒ University of Sydney
β’ How to engage volunteers in environmental restoration with activities for young people to engage, explore and restore from Sophie Blair Wildventure,Β Greater Sydney Landcare
β’ Designing a volunteering experience for young people to create connections, collaborations, and career pathways with Anette Cavanagh, CEOΒ Intrepid Landcare”
“The event was inspiring and unlocked ideas that will help shape the planning of the NextGen Landcare Summit, which will be hosted as part of theΒ 2025 National Landcare ConferenceΒ on the Gold Coast.”
With Thanks to the NSW Landcare Enabling Program
Sophie’s role is made possible by the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, a collaboration between Local Land Services and Landcare NSW supported by the NSW Government.
