Encourage, Support, Connect
Our charitable purpose is to protect and enhance the natural environment by providing children, youth, regional and rural communities information and education about the natural environment.
How our programs impact our natural landscape
Biodiversity Conservation
- Increase the number of schools in NSW connecting with Conservation Champions
- Increase the quality and connectivity of squirrel glider habitat in local community to support a viable population
- Increase the number of students that can define biodiversity in New South Wales
Personal Sustainable Actions
- Increase the number of free hands-on environmental education opportunities for youth in NSW
- Increase the number of teachers that provide NSW-based science education to students
- Increase the number of students that can identify actions to improve their local natural environment
Cultural Connections on Country
- Improve our collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
- Work with local Aboriginal Elders and educators to develop learning programs in schools that increase understanding, value, and recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures, Histories, and Knowledge
Testimonials
"Because of its excellent service delivery standards and commitment to its customers, LLS engaged Petaurus as a preferred supplier for natural resource management and sustainable land management education service delivery. LLS would recommend Petaurus as a service delivery partner."
- LLS Team Leader Strategic Land Services
"This was a great field day, and I liked the hands-on approach to learning, this is very important for Indigenous students in our local area."
- Wiradjuri Community Member
"The good work Petaurus put into the program was evidenced by how well it ran, the interest and engagement from the kids, and how easy it was made for BCT staff to slip into the field day and participate."
- BCT Staff Member
"We have valued your contribution to our students. This is certainly an area we value having experts come and coordinate with our students as we do not have the capacity to teach this otherwise."
- Rural Teacher