Wild Cities: Urban Biodiversity with Dr Kylie Soanes

Join us for a fun and informative talk this Science Week!

Melbourne’s friendly neighbourhood wildlife scientist Dr Kylie Soanes will be talking to us about all things urban biodiversity: busting myths; taking a look at local species; and sharing the positive steps being taken to include nature in our cities and suburbs.

Our friends in Wyndham's environment team will also be there with information on our local environment, and the Habitat Heroes program.

About the presenter:

Dr. Kylie Soanes is an Australian scientist on a mission to save nature in our cities and towns. A leading expert in her field, she collaborates with councils, community groups, engineers and architects to make real change for wildlife in urban environments. Her projects include building rope bridges to help gliding possums cross roads, 3D-printing nesting hollows for powerful owls, and adding floating wetlands to busy city rivers.

Kylie uses her trademark warmth and wit to make even the most complicated scientific concepts easily understood. You’ll often catch her sharing stories about neighbourhood wildlife, and the science that goes into saving them, on radio, blogs, and social media.