How can we strengthen the bond between people, our landscape and cultural ways of learning?The BSSA podcast is excited to present In The Spotlight, featuring voices of conservation within South Australia that you may not have heard of.Our first guest is Mark Koolmatrie, a Ramindjeri man of the Ngarrindjeri Nation, Chairperson of the State Aboriginal Heritage Committee, founder and educator. Mark uses his wisdom and knowledge to ensure culture is strong and ever present. If you enjoyed this conversation and want to learn more, join Mark on a tour through his website or follow him on twitter @KoolmatrieMarkCREDITSHost: Kiri MarkerProducers: Colette Blyth, Elisabetta Canteri, Tyler Dornan, Tori Love and Adam ToomesMusic: Darcy WhittakerThe BSSA podcast is supported by the Biology Society of South AustraliaFor more on the BSSA, head to our website www.biologysocietysa.com or follow us on instagram @biologysocietysa and twitter @BiolSocSA

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In The Spotlight: Mark Koolmatrie

In lieu of our annual BBQ and presentation, we have taken to our podcast to bring you this special Q&A panel. This recording brings together professionals from the industry to communicate some insights and grounding knowledge to the budding career conservationist or environmental scientist.Is it important to study the right taxon, or just get something done? What are the strengths of government and non-government conservation? What is it that is truly rewarding in conservation careers? What is most challenging? Find the answers and much more in this episode.Featuring Vicki-Jo Russell AM, Dr Dan Rogers, Jody Gates, and Dr Wendy Telfer. Hosted by Adam Toomes, edited by Kiri Marker, and produced by the BSSA committee.

BSSA Q&A Special: Perspectives for Young Conservationists

In this special episode of the BSSA Podcast host Bradley Bianco takes listeners on a short audio guided tour of the South Port Noarlunga Dunes system. The tour starts at the northern trailhead of a track that winds its way through these rare relics of sand hills that would have once spanned the Adelaide Coast. On the tour we have a look at many of the dune's native plants, listen out for some native animals, appreciate the views from the top of the tallest dune and learn about edible plants found growing in the sand. The tour starts here: [https://goo.gl/maps/eVs52c2nU6S7hUXw5] Enjoy!

Bonus Episode: An Audio Guided Tour of the South Port Dunes

In this special episode of the BSSA Podcast host Bradley Bianco takes listeners on a short audio guided tour of the South Port Noarlunga Dunes system. The tour starts at the northern trailhead of a track that winds its way through these rare relics of sand hills that would have once spanned the Adelaide Coast. On the tour we have a look at many of the dune&#39;s native plants, listen out for some native animals, appreciate the views from the top of the tallest dune and learn about edible plants found growing in the sand. The tour starts here: [https://goo.gl/maps/eVs52c2nU6S7hUXw5] Enjoy!

In today's episode host Bradley Bianco sits down with President of the Friends of Black Hill and Morialata Conservation Parks group, Liz Milner. Liz shares her story of how she became involved in the prominent Adelaide-based Friends Group and some of the amazing work that the Group has done to restore habitat for many species of Threatened fauna. Liz also goes into detail about her ground-breaking strategy to engage a younger audience in on-ground conservation work here in our own backyard. For more info on getting involved with the Friends Group, visit https://www.fobhm.org/ and check out their Social Media at https://www.facebook.com/fobhm.org/

Ep. 17 - Engaging the Community in Conservation: A conversation with Liz Milner

In today&#39;s episode host Bradley Bianco sits down with President of the Friends of Black Hill and Morialata Conservation Parks group, Liz Milner. Liz shares her story of how she became involved in the prominent Adelaide-based Friends Group and some of the amazing work that the Group has done to restore habitat for many species of Threatened fauna. Liz also goes into detail about her ground-breaking strategy to engage a younger audience in on-ground conservation work here in our own backyard. For more info on getting involved with the Friends Group, visit https://www.fobhm.org/ and check out their Social Media at https://www.facebook.com/fobhm.org/

What makes a species invasive? Turns out there's a lot of human behaviour at play between taking a species from the wild, and it becoming invasive in Australia. The story includes a complex pet trade, which is an ermergent global issue for wildlife. PhD Candidate Adam Toomes joins us to discuss the dynamics of alien vertebrate species establishing populations in Australia, and the key stages that we need to be looking at to combat the issue. Hosted by Bradely Bianco and featuring Adam Toomes, PhD candidate at the University of Adelaide. Adam is working with the Invasion Science and Wildlife Ecology research team. For part one of 'The Illegal Wildlife Trade', see episode three of the BSSA Podcast. Produced by Christopher Jolly and Myall Tarran; promoted by Kiri Marker; intro music by Darcy Whittaker; and support from the Biology Society of South Australia.

Ep. 16 - The Illegal Wildlife Trade: Part II

It takes a lot to make a conservation happen. People and communities, and behaviour shifts are all essential ingredients, as well as as science and biology. PhD candidate Matt Bowie joins us to talk about social marketing, behavior, and economics in conservation projects, and how they come together for his study topic, coffee sustainability. Hosted by Bradely Bianco and featuring Matt Bowie, PhD candidate at the University of Adelaide. Follow Matt on all the social media channels: @bowscovery . Produced by Christopher Jolly and Myall Tarran; promoted by Adam Toomes; intro music by Darcy Whittaker; and support from the Biology Society of South Australia.

Ep. 15 - Coffee, Conservation, and Marketing

Episode fourteen welcomes Tristan O'brien, an ecologist and environmentalist passionate about fostering a connection to nature. We have a chat with Tristan about relating to the land and nature around us, individually and as a society. Tristan draws on his experience running conservation awareness campaigns, and educating others about tuning into nature. Hosted by Bradely Bianco and featuring Tristan O'brien. Learn more about Tristan's work at https://www.1900footprints.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/1900Footprints instagram: @1900Footprints Produced by Christopher Jolly and Myall Tarran; promoted by Adam Toomes; intro music by Darcy Whittaker; and support from the Biology Society of South Australia.

Ep. 14 - A Conversation with Tristan O'brien

The Nature Conservation Society of South Austrlalia (NCSSA) is one of the core environmental organisations in the state, having helped to establish iconic parks like Deep Creek, and pushing for the original establishment of a department for the environment. We welcomed Michael and Julia from the society to talk about what they are up to now, and the state of the environment in South Australia. Featuring the NCSSA, represented by President Michael Stead and Nature Advocate Julia Peacock. You can learn about the NCSSA and their numerous projects, including opportunities to simply enjoy our local nature, here: http://www.ncssa.asn.au/ https://www.facebook.com/natureconservationsocietysa Hosted by Bradely Bianco and produced by Christopher Jolly and Myall Tarran; promoted by Adam Toomes; intro music by Darcy Whittaker; and support from the Biology Society of South Australia.

Ep. 13 - The Nature Conservation Society of South Australia

The Biology Society of South Australia (BSSA) podcast brings you conversations on biology and biodiversity conservation in South Australia and beyond. Each episode features a guest researcher, delving into their area of interest with our host, Bradely Bianco. Produced by Bradely Bianco, Christopher Jolly, and Myall Tarran; promoted by Adam Toomes; introduction music by Darcy Whittaker; logistical support from the Biology Society of South Australia; special thanks are given to the BSSA President James Trezise; made possible with the help of our enthusiastic guests.

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