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SUMMARY:Tweed Shire Council Online Toad Busting Challenge (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Tweed Shire Council is challenging residents to see which Tweed locals can win the title of Toad Busting Champion by removing the most cane toads from their area this week! \nHow does it work? \n\nGet together with friends and family\, head outside and remove cane toads from your local environment.\nLog your data online to enter and be in the draw for some exciting prizes! Submit data here: https://arcg.is/00jvKb0\n\nThe team or individual that catches the most cane toads\, wins! If you’d like to keep up to date who is topping the leaderboard\, please join the event Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1926140421320555 \nEquipment you will need:   Bucket with a lid   Gloves   Torch  Pick-up stick (optional) \nAll the cane toads collected can be delivered to local Tweed Shire cane toad drop-off points. See locations here: https://watergum.org/drop-off-points-cane-toads/ \nA FREE webinar will become available at the Tweed Shire Council Website which will teach you everything you need to know about cane toad control in the Tweed Shire. Stay tuned  \nLet’s make a difference\, let’s impact cane toads! \nThis event is funded by Tweed Shire Council as part of their Community Cane Toad Control Initiative. \nVisit the Watergum website https://watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/ to learn about:Cane Toad vs native frog identificationToad busting and tadpole trapping Humane euthanasia of toads How to log your catch
URL:https://watergum.org/event/tweed-shire-council-online-toad-busting-challenge-part-1/
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SUMMARY:Ipswich Online Cane Toad Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Ipswich City Council has partnered with not-for-profit community environment group Watergum Community to bring to bring the Cane Toad Challenge to Ipswich this season! \nIpswich City Council’s first-ever Online Cane Toad Challenge\nThe race is on to see which Ipswich locals can win the title of Toad Busting Champion by removing the most cane toads from their area during the week.\nHow does it work? \nFrom 30 January – 8 February 2026\, any data logged in the City of Ipswich region will count towards the online challenge. Taking part is easy: \n\nGet together with friends and family\, get outside and collect cane toads from your local environment.\nLog your data online to enter and be in the draw for some very exciting prizes to be announced!\nhttps://survey123.arcgis.com/…/258adb07fc874cfca5fc7112…\n\nThe team or individual that catches the most cane toads during this week wins!\n\nThe data survey form is open throughout the cane toad season\, and submissions are welcome at any time to help Watergum track cane toad numbers and the impact of community control efforts. However\, for this challenge\, only catches logged between 30 January and 8 February 2026 will be counted toward the draw.\n\nEquipment you will need:\nBucket with a lid\nGloves\nTorch\nPick-up stick (optional)\n\n Click the ‘Join Event’ button to stay up to date with cane toad catches\, leaderboard and share your busting photos!\n\nTerms & conditions available here.\n\nVisit the Watergum website https://watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/ to learn about:\n– Cane Toad vs native frog identification\n– Humane euthanasia and disposal of Cane Toads\n– How to log your catches\n\nThis challenge is run in partnership between Watergum Community and Ipswich City Council.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/ipswich-cane-toad-challenge-community-toad-bust/
LOCATION:Quarry Pond Picnic Area\, Haig St Quarry Bush Reserve\, Quarry Pond Picnic Area\, Haig St Quarry Bush Reserve\, Brassel\, Queensland\, 4305\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Gold Coast Community Beach Cleans for Conservation - Currumbin
DESCRIPTION:Join Watergum for a community beach clean and learn about the incredible marine life that calls the Gold Coast home.\n\n\nJoin Watergum for a Gold Coast Community Beach Clean for Conservation and learn about the incredible marine life that calls the Gold Coast home. From dugongs to whales\, seagrass meadows to rocky reefs\, and of course our much-loved marine turtles\, our coastline is teeming with life worth protecting. \n \nAs we clean up the beach together\, you’ll learn about: \n\nThe different marine species found along our shores and reefs\nHow to spot and report sightings of these species\nThe important role of these habitats in supporting marine ecosystems\nWhy the Gold Coast is such an important nesting and feeding area for marine turtles\nHow to get involved and connect with organisations making a difference for our marine environment\n\n \nTo maximise our impact\, we also complete a Beach Clean audit and submit the data to the Tangaroa Blue Australian Marine Debris Initiative\, contributing to national efforts to reduce ocean pollution. \n \nThis event is the perfect opportunity to give back to nature\, expand your marine knowledge\, and take part in hands-on conservation. Families\, friends\, community groups\, and ocean lovers of all kinds are welcome! \n \n?️ Date: 7th February 2025 \n⏰ Time: 8am – 10am \n? Location: Wallace Nicoll Park\, Currumbin \n \nPlease register to receive event details. If you’re unable to attend\, kindly cancel your ticket so we can offer your spot to someone else. \n \nGold Coast Community Beach Cleans for Conservation is proudly funded through the Queensland Government’s Community Sustainability Action grant program.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/gold-coast-community-beach-cleans-for-conservation-currumbin/
LOCATION:Wallace Nicoll Park\, Pacific Parade\, Currumbin\, QLD 4223\, Currumbin\, 4223\, AU
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SUMMARY:Gold Coast ToadTrack - Community Toad Bust Fourth Night
DESCRIPTION:Come along to Watergum Community’s fourth cane toad busting night.\n\n\nWe have partnered with the City of Gold Coast to bring cane toad control to the Gold Coast this season. \nCane Toads in the Gold Coast cause declines in our native wildlife\, poison domestic pets and have negative impacts on our local agricultural industries. \nWe are working together to humanely and effectively control this pest species and create safe havens for biodiversity! \nJoin our Toad Bust and work together to control cane toads: \n? Saturday\, 7th February 2026⏰ 7pm?Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve on Casuarina Drive\, Elanora. Parking can be found Casuarina Drive. \nToad busting is a fun event\, appropriate for the whole family! Come along to: \n\nmeet some like-minded individuals\nlearn some new toad busting skills\nmake a difference for our environment\n\nThis Bust is extra special because we’ll be continuing our new research project ToadTrack on the Gold Coast. This research project will assess whether consistent Toad Busting efforts can impact Cane Toad populations over time and will run for 3 years. \n?How the event will run: \nWatergum staff will welcome you with a brief educational talk\, followed by an introduction to our new research project and how YOU can get involved! \nWe will then work together to clear the park of as many cane toads as we can! \nPlease wear closed in shoes and appropriate clothing for the outdoors at night. If you have a toad busting kit\, please bring it along on the night! If not\, Watergum will have some gear available to use. \nToad busting kit equipment: \n\nBucket\nRubber or garden gloves\nTorch\nPick up stick optional\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there and work together to make a real difference! \nSpaces are limited so please register to attend. \nYou can find out more information about cane toads at watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/ \nIf you have questions about the event\, please contact Watergum at canetoads@watergum.org or 07 2103 5796. \nProudly supported by the City of Gold Coast\, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/gold-coast-toadtrack-community-toad-bust-fourth-night/
LOCATION:Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve\, Casuarina Drive\, Elanora\, QLD 4221\, Elanora\, 4221\, AU
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