Award-winning author (and avid traveller) Dr Sarah Pye met Malaysian ecologist Dr Wong Siew Te in 2012. She asked what she could do to help him save the rainforest. He replied, “do what you do best”. Those five powerful words sparked a Doctor of Creative Arts degree, Wong’s biography (Saving Sun Bears), an enduring friendship and much more,
On 14 November at Friday Environment Forum, Sarah will lead an engaging forum on the plight of the sun bears. Come along to learn about the importance of the tropical rainforest through Sarah’s multimedia presentation which uses the species of sun bears to delve into environmental challenges like poaching, the illegal pet trade and habitat loss. Discover how one man is making a difference against the extinction clock and learn ways you can be part of the solution, not the problem.
Sarah is the author of a growing number of middle-grade children’s books about crazy critters, most featuring Dr Wong. Her latest book is “Curious Kai asks Why” which features some of our own young wildlife heroes. Sarah will have her books for sale at the forum with credit card being accepted.
Everyone is welcome to Friday Environment Forum on 14 November at the Noosa Parks Association Environment Centre, 5 Wallace Drive, Noosaville which starts at 10:30am with morning tea available from 10-10.25am. Entry is $5 by ‘tap & go’ at the door which includes morning tea/coffee.
Join the bird observers at 8.30am in the carpark for interpretive birding.
For more info: Friday Environment Forum – Noosa Parks Association Inc.
