Koala Gardens Patrons’ Top 10 Reasons to Save Koalas – Reason 10
Koalas are culturally important.
Koalas are culturally important to Australia’s First Nations People. We know now that koalas are an important umbrella species.
For many First Nations people the koala is a totem. Conversely, for others, the koala is simply part of the ecosystem. Together with other native species like kangaroo, wallaby, turkey, goanna, and possum, they are seen as a valid, but respected food source.
The First Nations People looked after the ecosystem with the full knowledge of the important place of the koala. As a result, after around 75, 000 years of their being in Australia together, the koala remained abundant and healthy. This demonstrates how they respected the koala.
The koala is featured in Dreamtime stories and was revered by all Nations, even if where they are not totem.
Koalas are frequently featured in their artwork.
One of the first strategies after colonisation was to cut off the First Nations People from their culture, language and resources.
By separating the people from Country the invaders proceeded to make any changes they desired. They did this without any understanding of or having any regard for their impact.
If we were to wipe out koalas we would be wiping out another critical part of traditional culture that can never be returned to these incredible people. The custodians who have always understood what life is truly all about. The koala represents this so perfectly.
To be healthy in body and mind means to live in harmony “with Country”. This is perfectly exemplified by the koala living high in the treetops.
Join the Colony and get involved
You can become part of the Koala Gardens Colony by adopting one of the resident wild koalas. You can also become a Patron, and one level has an adoption option.
Come and discuss Koala Gardens and all things koala on Discord where we hold lots of interesting and often in-depth discussions there. Lots of fun!
You will become part of the family and help provide much needed koala habitat.
You can also follow Katrina and the Koalas on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Koala Gardens publishes a small number of delightful illustrated children’s books in the The Adventures of Mist series. Check out the beautifully engaging and educational design. Our mission is to help children to “Fall in love with Nature”.
You can even find some great Koala Gardens gifts over at Redbubble where there is huge range of designs on an even bigger range of items.
Alternatively, you can find quick access links to everything Koala Gardens via Link Tree.
Take a walk on the wide side with Katrina at Koala Gardens for a tour.
Coming to NSW? Book for a Wild Koala Tour here.
