Eco-Connect Forum welcomes Spencer!

Spencer Hitchen will speak about his passion for the environment and for the vulnerable Glossy black-cockatoos at the Eco-Connect Environment Forum at the UniSC Gympie campus on Sunday 8th September.

With a love of nature since early childhood and now at the ripe old age of 13, Spencer’s journey began with the formation of Save Sunrise Glossies, dedicated to protecting the local Wallum ecosystem. Six years into his ecological crusade, Spencer has gathered an impressive 85,000 signatures on his petition to preserve this precious habitat.

In a world where many kids are consumed by video games and social media, Spencer stands out as a young guardian of nature. Armed with a camera and unwavering passion, he utilises his photography and keen observations to convey the vital importance of protecting habitats and nature's wonders. Through this lens, he crafts a compelling narrative, enlightening others on the critical significance of preserving ecosystems for threatened species and future generations.

Spencer is not content with mere signatures and photographs; he takes the stage, captivating audiences with talks about the urgency of conservation. He has created the Save Sunrise Glossies 2023 and 2024 calendars, blending art and advocacy to showcase the breathtaking beauty of biodiversity. 

As if that weren't enough, Spencer initiated World Stand UP 4 Nature Day on September 9, a global platform showcasing the amazing people around the world who are standing up for our planet's last wild places.

Spencer's journey is a testament to the extraordinary impact a single individual, no matter their age, can have on the world. Spencer states that “together as a collective, we can all make a difference”. With Spencer at the helm, the magic of our planet has an unstoppable advocate, ensuring that its wonders endure for future generations to come.

Join Spencer as he gives you an insight into the people and places he has visited as part of his ongoing conservation journey, which inspires others to realise we can all make a difference, no matter what age. Hear how he hopes to inspire all to become Guardians of our Planet through his World Stand UP 4 Nature Day on the 9th of September 2024.

For an insight into Spencer's Journey follow Instagram and Facebook @savesunriseglossies and sign up to his mailing list on his website.