Craig Thomson
Craig Thomson is an Ecologist and Pilot Program Manager Kangaroo Walks and Talks.
www.kangaroosalive.org/walkandtalk
How to run a Kangaroo Walk and Talk Workshop
Connect your community to their local mob by running a Kangaroo Walk and Talk.
People relate to the visible family structures and behaviours of kangaroos often comparing it to their own. This similarity draws connection, and therefore the want to protect and care for local kangaroo mobs. We hope to emulate the success of Whale Watching where people now see the value in appreciating whales in their environment.
We have created a ‘Kangaroo Walk and Talk Kit’ to get interested parties started. It can be adapted to suite local environments.The kit includes:
- Organiser tips
- Suggested Script
- Fact Sheet
- Behaviour Cards
- Yuin Kangaroo Declaration
- Direction Signs
- Social Media Posts
- Brochure
- Poster
We also have a Waiver and Public Liability Insurance for those that may need permits or licences, and/or would like to charge a fee. This workshop will help get you started. We are here to support you set up your own Kangaroo Walk and Talk based on the experiences we have had with our pilot program. The pilot program has been adopted by Outdoors Victoria as part of their Nature Stewart course, school groups, and the local community. The Kangaroo Walk and Talk kit can be downloaded on our website.
