1 Million Turtles Community Conservation Program
biohaven island packages
For Local Government Agencies and Landowners
Transform Your Wetland:
Turtle & Biohaven Islands for Councils & Landowners
Discover 1 Million Turtles - Your Path to Success!
At 1 Million Turtles, we offer nature-based solutions that enhance:
- Biodiversity.
- Water quality.
- Community engagement.
Our Biohaven Islands provide habitat for native turtles and birds, improve wetland ecosystems, and create opportunities for citizen science and community-led conservation.
Why Choose Our Floating Islands?
✅ Boost Biodiversity – Supports turtle nesting, birdlife, and aquatic ecosystems.
✅ Improve Water Quality – Reduces pollutants and enhances filtration.
✅ Engage the Community – Our signage, training, and citizen science tools turn locals into conservation leaders.
✅ Data-Driven Insights – We provide GIS mapping, eDNA testing, and biodiversity reports tailored for your site.
✅ Award-Winning Innovation – Recognised with the Eureka Prize, our approach is proven to deliver results.
Customisable Packages Include:
🔹 Biohaven Islands – Floating ecosystems designed for habitat restoration.
🔹 Turtle Nest Predictor Reports – GIS-based data on nesting hotspots and road mortality risks.
🔹 Community Engagement Programs – Training, field days, and school involvement.
🔹 Annual Monitoring & Reporting – Quantifiable impact assessments for biodiversity and water health.
Whether you’re a local council, private landowner, or corporate partner, we tailor solutions that align with sustainability goals and community conservation initiatives.
📩 Get in touch today to bring innovative, measurable, and community-driven conservation to your wetland!
Biohaven island packages
For Schools
Turtles in Schools:
Empowering the Next Generation of Conservationists
Turtles in Schools: Hands-On Conservation & STEM Learning
The Turtles in Schools program brings real-world conservation science into the classroom, giving students the opportunity to study, protect, and even raise freshwater turtles.
Through an award-winning citizen science framework, schools can participate in turtle nest monitoring, habitat restoration, and hands-on conservation activities - all while aligning with the Australian Science Curriculum.
Why Join Turtles in Schools?
✅ Hands-on Conservation – Students monitor nests, incubate eggs, and raise hatchlings.
✅ STEM & Citizen Science – Curriculum integrates GIS mapping, eDNA testing, and biodiversity monitoring.
✅ Community & Council Engagement – Schools partner with local councils, landowners, and conservation leaders.
✅ Turtle Island Nesting – Schools involved in higher levels can harvest eggs from floating Turtle Islands, protecting nests from predators.
✅ Award-Winning Innovation – Backed by the Eureka Prize-winning 1 Million Turtles team, ensuring high-quality education and measurable conservation outcomes.
Choose Your Level of Engagement
1️⃣ Entry Level Package (Citizen Science Starter)
🔹 Turtles in Schools Curriculum – Introductory lessons in turtle conservation and wetland ecology.
🔹 TurtleSAT & Citizen Science Training – Students report turtle sightings and nesting data.
🔹 Classroom Activities – Basic water quality testing and conservation discussions.
🔹 No Turtle Island – Schools don't participate in monitoring unless a council has installed one.
🔹 Includes an EcoTurtle Basking Island Kit
2️⃣ Conservation Leader Package (Hands-On Conservation & Hatchling Release)
🔹 Turtles in Schools Curriculum – In-depth engagement with STEM-based conservation.
🔹 Turtle Island Access – Eggs are harvested from a Biohaven Island, incubated at the school, and hatchlings are released back into the wetland.
🔹 Field Excursions & Community Engagement – Partner with local councils, landowners, and conservation programs.
🔹 eDNA & Water Testing Kits – Students participate in cutting-edge biodiversity monitoring.
3️⃣ Headstarter Package (Hatchling Care & Long-Term Conservation Impact)
🔹 Full Citizen Science & Curriculum Package – Biohaven Island, hatchling incubation, and full ecosystem monitoring.
🔹 Hatchling Rearing Program – Schools raise hatchlings for 9 months, releasing them at a larger size for higher survival rates.
🔹 Connected School Partnership – Partner with a Conservation Leader school, learning advanced turtle conservation methods.
🔹 Advanced Research & Monitoring – Students conduct eDNA testing, GIS mapping, and fox monitoring.
What’s Included in Every Package?
✅ Engaging, Science-Based Curriculum – Aligned with Years 5 & 6 science outcomes.
✅ Teacher Support & Training – Resources and guidance from conservation experts.
✅ Hands-On Wetland Conservation – Students contribute to real-world citizen science projects.
Whether your school is starting small or becoming a leader in conservation, Turtles in Schools has a package to fit your goals.
📩 Register today and help your students become the next generation of turtle conservationists!
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