World-renowned ecologist, Dr Chris Gillies, has been announced as the guest speaker at the next Noosa Parks EnviroForum on 7 June in recognition of World Oceans Day.
Dr Gillies is the Marine Manager for The Nature Conservancy Australia, the world’s leading environmental conservation organisation.
At the June EnviroForum, Dr Gillies will speak about his work at The Conservancy and how the organisation and its partners are delivering successful large-scale marine conservation projects across the Pacific, Americas and Australia.
By providing an overview of marine protection, restoration and fisheries management conservation, Dr Gillies will aim to educate and empower guests to become involved in marine conservation.
Dr Gillies was formerly the Director of Science at Earthwatch Australia and has served as an invertebrate ecologist for both state and federal government environmental agencies. He has worked in the science and conservation sector across both land and marine environments around the world, however the ocean is his true passion.
According to Lyn Graham, organiser of the EnviroForum, guests will be given the opportunity to learn about successful conservation projects in marine environments, both locally and globally.
She said, “Dr Gillies is an incredible scientist, with a wealth of experience from across the globe. We are so excited to have him speaking at our EnviroForum and we are sure his passion for marine conservation will be infectious for anyone who attends!”
Event Details: Noosa Parks EnviroForum (an initiative of the Noosa Parks Association)
When: Friday June 7
Where: Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 1/5 Wallace Drive, Wallace Park, Noosaville.
Time: 5.30pm – Live music, drinks, nibblies and an opportunity to meet the guest speaker and socialise with other attendees
6.00pm- Program with guest presenter Dr Chris Gillies
Cost: $5 to cover costs and refreshments
Contact: Lyn- noosaparksenviroforum@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/noosaenviroforum/
