ODONATA
ACADEMY

For landholders and farmers

Odonata Academy is the education branch of Odonata Foundation, delivering courses designed to provide people with practical knowledge to restore ecosystems and protect biodiversity.

Its flagship course, Saving Species: For Landholders and Farmers, equips landholders and farmers with the knowledge and skills to support threatened species recovery, and promote healthy ecosystems on their properties. 

The course is built on Odonata’s extensive, hands-on experience in the field, deep connections with key stakeholders, and strong collaborations with leading scientific researchers. By combining practical knowledge with the latest insights in conservation and land management, it provides participants with the tools, strategies, and confidence to create meaningful, lasting change for biodiversity and threatened species recovery. 

Participants will learn how to:

  • Assess biodiversity and monitor change by evaluating the current state of biodiversity and applying effective monitoring techniques to track progress over time 

  • Manage invasive species by implementing strategies to mitigate the impact of invasive species on threatened wildlife and ecosystems 

  • Apply sustainable land management by integrating regenerative farming practices to enhance soil health, increase resilience, and support ecosystem restoration 

  • Foster community engagement by building relationships, raising awareness, and securing funding to support conservation efforts 

  • Navigate conservation finance and policy by understanding Natural Capital Markets and the regulatory frameworks that shape species protection and restoration  

Ready to save species together?

Register your interest today!

This is a paid course commencing in August 2025, running for 4 months.