Cane toad busting & frog identification – Mt Barney Lodge

Arrive from 530pm at 1093 Upper Logan Rd, Mount Barney. Day visitors are requested to park to the left of the property just before the entrance grid, while campers can enter the property and setup ext to the shelter shed on the right hand side of the driveway.

6PM: Meet in the function room below Boolamoola Homestead. (follow the signs) at Mount Barney Lodge where we will go through frog and cane toad information.

6:45PM: Frog and Cane toad busting commences.

8PM: Supper will be provided where we meet back at main hall where we will count cane toads and give prizes for biggest and most caught.

If you live nearby and would like to cane toad bust on your own place and then meet at Mt Barney Lodge for supper and frog talk this is an option as well in the ticket section.

Requirements:

Please advise any medical or dietary needs at least a week prior to arrival.

Please wear fully enclosed shoes.

Please bring water bottle, insect repellent, bucket (ideally with a lid), a torch, rubber gloves and a litter picker (optional).

Suitable for ages 8 years and over, parent/guardian supervision required.

Important information:

Please not there l is limited (not really at all) mobile phone reception.

There are a few options regarding accommodation:

Camping and accommodation is available for you to purchase if you want to stay the night at Mt Barney Lodge: https://www.mtbarneylodge.com.au/accommodation/camping/

We have hired the homestead and their are a few rooms available free of charge for Land for Wildlife members and staff only – please get in contact with Catherine to book your room for the night, also select the option in the ticket section.

If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact Catherine at [email protected]

Cane toads collected will contribute to the Great Cane Toad Bust 2023: https://watergum.org/greatcanetoadbust/

Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions and do not attend if you are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.