Heads Healing the Land (Kaat Koyingkeriny Boodja-k) - Community Science Conference

About the event

Be inspired! Join land care practitioners, scientists and volunteers to celebrate how community makes a difference in caring for our unique flora and fauna, learn from traditional owners and build community.  This full day event will bring speakers from all walks of ecological restoration, land care, natural resource management and environmental education who will share their experiences and give you a chance to learn, connect and build community. For more information and the conference program visit Rehabilitating Roe 8.

Conference Themes

• Application of knowledge and technology to guide our hearts and hands as we Care for Country 
• Urban restoration and the value of connected bushland in cities
• Learning from the land: traditional owner's perspectives and knowledge sharing
• Bringing community: working together to learn and connect

The conference will include keynote presentations, speed talks, posters and walking tours/activities in the bush. Bush tucker catering is included and there will be a sundowner between 3.30 and 4.30pm. Sit back with a drink overlooking Banksia woodlands and connect with fellow bush carers! All this for just $20!

Important dates:

• Sunday March 23, 2025 - EOI for speed talks close
• Friday May 2, 2025 - Registrations close
• Wednesday May 7, 2025 - Conference day

Schedule (subject to change):

• 9-9.30am Sign in, tea and coffee
• 9.30-10.50am Welcome, keynote speakers
• 10.50-11.15am Morning tea
• 11.15am-1pm More speakers, including speed talks
• 1-1.45pm Lunch, networking
• 1.45-3pm Walking tours and activities
• 3-3.30pm Roundup and thanks
• 3.30-4.30pm Sundowner

Speakers

Mitchell Garlett, Professor Kingsley Dixon (Curtin University), Rita Lusted and David Broun (Ngaparrtji Ngaparrtji Two-way Science Program, Department of Education), Dr Renee Young (WA Biodiversity Science Institute), Adam Peck (Rehabilitating Roe 8), and more.