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PlatypusWatch Survey - Coomera River
2021-05-01 05:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Coomera River, Coomera River, Coomera, QLD, Coomera, AU
Platypus survey

PlatypusWatch – To register, please email platypus@watergum.org
Join us bright and early on a platypus survey and help collect vital data concerning platypus populations. We’ll warm you up with a nice breakfast afterwards. As a community, let’s work together to save one of the world’s most unique animals!
In order to join us as a surveyor you must have completed the mandatory PlatypusWatch induction.
If you have not yet completed it, please check our upcoming events and register for an induction. There are two inductions coming up; one in Nerang and one in Beenleigh.
PlatypusWatch is supported by the City of Gold Coast.
Due to the popularity of PlatypusWatch, registrations must be completed by email. Please email platypus@watergum.org

Waterbugs – Currumbin
2021-05-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-24 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Long Tan Park, Long Tan Park, Currumbin Valley, QLD 4223, Currumbin Valley, 4223, AU
Waterbugs – Currumbin

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs!

You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs! Some of these waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. The data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. Collecting and identifying these waterbugs also happens to be a whole heap of fun!

Coordinated by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast and Logan City Council. The Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers and Austinville Landcare.

What to bring

*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.

*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves

*Towel

*Lots of drinking water

*Glasses/contact lenses

*Pen/pencil

Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.

Website: www.watergum.org

Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org

Please make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

Waterbugs - Tallebudgera
2021-05-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-23 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Tallebudgera, Lion's park 53 Syndicate Rd, Tallebudgera, QLD 4228, Tallebudgera, 4228, AU
Water Quality Testing

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs!

You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs! Some of these waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. The data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. Collecting and identifying these waterbugs also happens to be a whole heap of fun!

Coordinated by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast and Logan City Council. The Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers and Austinville Landcare.

What to bring

*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.

*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves

*Towel

*Lots of drinking water

*Glasses/contact lenses

*Pen/pencil

Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.

Website: www.watergum.org

Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org

Please make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

Waterbugs– Cedar Creek
2021-05-15 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Chardon Bridge Road, Chardon Bridge Road, Cedar Creek, QLD 4207, Cedar Creek, 4207, AU
Waterbugs– Cedar Creek

You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs! Some of these waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. The data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. Collecting and identifying these waterbugs also happens to be a whole heap of fun!
This event is funded by Logan City Council
What to bring
*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.
*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves
*Towel
*Lots of drinking water
*Glasses/contact lenses
*Pen/pencil
Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.
Website: www.watergum.org
Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org
Please make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

Water Quality - Coomera
2021-05-15 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Coomera, coomera, Coomera, QLD 4209, Coomera, 4209, AU
Water Quality Survey

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways through water quality sampling!
Help the team collect readings using our state of the art equipment. The Water Quality program collects monthly readings at select locations in order to assess the changing quality of our waterways throughout the year. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could have an effect on the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.
The data collected is shared with local councils and highlights those areas where action needs to be taken! If you are passionate about the environment and keen to contribute to its preservation, we encourage you to come along and meet like-minded people while learning new skills and collecting vital data!
We are heading out to our Northern sites with the Coomera River Catchment Group! Meeting time will be at 09:00 AM at Rivermill Terrace picnic area, just off Riverstone crossing, Coomera.
What to bring
Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.
Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves
Towel
Lots of drinking water
Glasses/contact lenses
Pen/pencil
Please make sure to register to get all the updates!
This event is a collaborative effort between Watergum, Gecko and Coomera River Catchment Group and is supported by City of Gold Coast

Water Quality with Gecko - Currumbin and Tallebudgera
2021-05-29 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Currumbin, Currumbin, Currumbin, QLD 4223, Currumbin, 4223, AU
Water Quality Testing

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways through water quality sampling!
Help the team collect readings using our state of the art equipment. The Water Quality program collects monthly readings at select locations in order to assess the changing quality of our waterways throughout the year. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could have an effect on the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.
The data collected is shared with local councils and highlights those areas where action needs to be taken! If you are passionate about the environment and keen to contribute to its preservation, we encourage you to come along and meet like-minded people while learning new skills and collecting vital data!
We are heading out to our Southern sites with the Gecko crew! Meeting time is at 09:00 AM at the Gecko House in Currumbin. Please be aware that samples are not necessarily taken at the meeting place and you may be required to drive to nearby locations.
What to bring
Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.
Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves
Towel
Lots of drinking water
Glasses/contact lenses
Pen/pencil
Please make sure to register to get all the updates!
This event is a collaborative effort between Watergum, Gecko and Coomera River Catchment Group and is supported by City of Gold Coast

Waterbugs - Austinville
2021-05-30 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 621 Austinville Rd, 621 Austinville Road, Austinville, QLD 4213, Austinville, 4213, AU
Waterbug and Water Quality Survey

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs!
You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs! Some of these waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. The data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. Collecting and identifying these waterbugs also happens to be a whole heap of fun!
Coordinated by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast (Catchment Management Unit), the Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers and Austinville Landcare.
We are heading out with the Austinville Crew! 621 Austinville Road, Cox’s Reserve. 8-10am.
What to bring
*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.
*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves
*Towel
*Lots of drinking water
*Glasses/contact lenses
*Pen/pencil
Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.
Website: www.watergum.org
Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org
Please make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

Catchment Crawl 2021
2021-06-12 08:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Marina Mirage, seaworld drive, Gold Coast, QLD, Gold Coast, AU
Join us for an informative day down at the Broadwater to learn about some of the great environmental work being carried out there!

Join us for an informative day down at the Broadwater to learn about some of the great environmental work being done to restore habitat and protect native species.
The Catchment Crawl is an annual tour organised by Watergum and is part of Gold Coast Green Week.
On Saturday the 12th of June attendees will be given exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of several Broadwater land-based restoration projects, before boarding a boat for a trip around the Broadwater with bird experts, dolphin researchers and more!
The day is a great opportunity for you to see some of these projects up close, mingle with like-minded people and a create way to expand your knowledge and network.
Lunch will be provided for you but please bring plenty of water and your own snacks for morning tea.
Detailed information about meeting times and locations will be emailed to attendees, prior to the event.
You will need to bring:
* Enclosed shoes for walking
* Shoes that can get wet (i.e. some old trainers or reef shoes)
* Sun-safe clothing
* Binoculars
* A warm jacket
* Plenty of water
* Snack for morning/afternoon tea
This event is suitable for 16 years of age and older
Website: www.watergum.orgEmail: events@watergum.org
This event is supported by City of Gold Coast
Please make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

FrogID - Informing frog research and conservation through citizen science
2021-06-21 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
A rare opportunity to learn from the experts at FrogID!

Watergum is thrilled to present FrogID: informing frog research and conservation through citizen science.
Seize this rare opportunity to hear from the experts; everything you need to know about local frog species and also how you can contribute to frog species monitoring through citizen science, using the addictive FrogID app.
This is an online event, spaces are limited so don’t forget to register! The presentation link will be emailed to you after registration, prior to the event.
Frogs play an important role in our environment and provide an indicator of environmental health. Sadly, frogs are one of the most threatened groups of animals on earth and there is a very real threat that drought, fire and habitat modification are pushing many frog species even closer to the brink of extinction. To help save them, we need the help of the community. By using the FrogID app to record frog calls, Australians can put more frogs on the map and help inform their conservation.
This presentation will share our current understanding of Australia’s frogs through FrogID data, what frog species we are monitoring near you and how to get involved.

Presenter: Gracie Liu | PhD Candidate and FrogID Validator at Australian Museum | Staff profile: https://australian.museum/learn/collections/natural-science/herpetology/herpetology-staff-fellows-and-associates/gracie-liu/

For any questions about the FrogID app, please contact: Nadiah Roslan | Project Coordinator: FrogID | nadiah.roslan@australian.museum
https://www.frogid.net.au/
Cane Toad Challenge – Taking on Australia’s Worst Invader

PlatypusWatch Logan - Education and Induction session
2021-06-22 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Logan City Rec Club, 4 Alba Lane, Kingston, QLD 4114, Kingston, 4114, AU
Learn about platypus over dinner

Would you like to learn more about one of Australia’s most iconic species?
Would you like to become a surveyor for Watergum’s PlatypusWatch and help to monitor wild platypus populations?
Order yourself a plate of food and join us in the Bistro of Logan City Rec Club on 22nd of June at 6:00PM .
While you enjoy your dinner we will teach you everything you need to know about this unique species and those who want to can enrol onto our PlatypusWatch survey program.
The topics we will cover are:
* Platypus history
* The unique biology of the Platypus
* Life Cycle and Breeding
* Food and habitat
* Threats to platypus
* Watergum’s PlatypusWatch survey program
Watergum’s PlatypusWatch is a citizen science program that has monitored platypus populations on the Gold Coast and in Logan for the past 12 years. Community volunteers help to collate vital data on platypus populations and habitat by going out into the environment to search for platypus, with all sightings and observations reported to council and added to national databases.
Now more than ever, our local platypus need your help. With increased urbanisation and natural disasters, platypus populations are under threat. With your help we can monitor family groups and help ensure their survival for future generations.
PlatypusWatch is supported and funded by Logan City Council
www.watergum.org/platypuswatch
Please ensure you are up to date with the latest Covid-19 restriction requirements.

Waterbugs Survey
2021-08-21 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 1 Chardon Bridge Road, 1 Chardon Bridge Road, Cedar Creek, QLD 4207, Cedar Creek, 4207, AU
Learn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs!

You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs!
Some of these waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not.
The data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. Collecting and identifying these waterbugs also happens to be a whole heap of fun!
This event is suitable for children 6 and over – parental supervision required.
Please remember to bring or wear:
*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.
*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves
*Towel
*Lots of drinking water
*Glasses/contact lenses*Pen/pencil.
Please make sure you are aware of the current Covid-19 restrictions.
For more information email watermonitoring@watergum.org and the website: www.watergum.org
The workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities Program and citizen science initiatives under the Albert River Vision.

Online Toad Busting Competition - get involved!
2021-10-07 19:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Online
NOTE – 6PM QLD TIME, 7PM NSW TIME!
This is a Tweed focussed event, but anyone can watch the video and join in the fun!
Let’s work together with your community to control cane toads!
Cane toads are highly toxic presenting significant danger to pets, wildlife and agriculture. The plague is spreading at an alarming rate, and we need to work together to reduce their numbers and reclaim our properties and natural areas.
Log on to Facebook and join the toad busting fun from your own home!
Due to Covid restrictions we have adapted our first toad busting event to be online. The event will air on the Watergum Facebook page at 7pm on October 7th and will teach you everything you need to know about cane toads, toad busting and native frog ID and our invasive species coordinators will be online to answer your questions. After that, the competition begins!
Don’t worry if you miss the 7pm event. The video will remain online for you to watch at your leisure. However, you might just have to wait a bit longer to get your queries answered.
From 7pm on Thursday the 7th of October, you will have 1 week to collect and log as many cane toads as you can from your property and surrounding area. Compete on your own or with your family, there are some fun prises up for the team who busts the most toads!
The online event will begin at 7:00pm where an informative toad busting video will go live. From 7:30pm – 8:00pm Watergum officers will still be online to interact with participants and answer any questions that may come up. Participants may begin toad busting in their backyard or neighbourhood any time after viewing the video.
Equipment you will need – To join in the competition, you will need;
– a bucket with a lid
– some gloves
– a torch
– a pick-up stick (optional)
You will also need some designated toad tubs for your fridge and freezer to humanely euthanise your toads.
Let’s make a difference, let’s impact cane toads!
This event is funded by Tweed Shire Council for the purpose of community cane toad control.
Please ensure that you are aware of current Covid-19 restrictions.
For more information contact canetoads@watergum.org

Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping & Information Session
2021-11-16 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Logan Rec Club, 4 Alba Lane, KINGSTON, QLD 4114, KINGSTON, 4114, AU
Impact cane toads through tadpole trapping and toad-busting!

This short session will teach you everything you need to know about cane toads, tadpole trapping and more.
Residents of the City of Logan who attend and have a dam/waterbody on their property may be eligible to join our citizen science trial to monitor how well the cane toad tadpole traps work.
We want to introduce you to a revolutionary new method of cane toad control that uses the toad’s own toxins against them. Lures made from toxic cane toad glands tempt tadpoles into traps that can catch upwards of 4,000 in one go!
In 1935, 102 cane toads were brought to Queensland in an attempt to control cane beetles which were decimating crops. The toads proved completely ineffective at controlling cane beetles but their enormous appetites and staggering breeding capabilities (females cane produce up to 70,000 eggs a year!) meant they quickly monopolised habitat and food resources to the detriment of native species.
Cane toads are now well established in 4 states and their numbers exceed 2 billion.
Cane toads present a serious threat to native species and to pets and it is important that we band together as a community and start impacting cane toads before they spread any further.
Logan City Council has partnered with Watergum to play our part in reducing cane toad numbers and provide a safer environment for our native species.
Watergum will be running the first Cane Toad info evening on Tuesday 16 November in Kingston. This event will be an information night and traps will be distributed to property owners who live in Logan. For further information please visit watergum.org/canetoads/
Please ensure you are signed in and present by 6.30 pm.
Ages: Family friendly
The workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities Program and citizen science initiatives. Please visit logan.qld.gov.au/environmentalevents for a complete listing of all environmental events and activities run by Logan City Council.
Due to COVID-19, for the safety of event attendees, if you fall into any of the below categories please do not attend the event if :

you have been overseas in the last 14 days prior to the event,
unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath,
you have been in close contact with a person who is positive for COVID-19.

Please maintain 1.5 metres physical distancing during the event.

Cane Toad Busting
2022-01-20 18:15 - 20:15 (Australia/Brisbane) | Eagleby (venue to be advised on registration), To be advised, Eagleby, QLD 4207, Eagleby, 4207, AU
If you’re looking for something extra to do over the summer school holidays which will help wildlife in Logan, this event is just for you!

Come along to this one of a kind event – Cane Toad Busting – where you and your family can directly help Logan’s wildlife and natural environment.
Learn all about our valued native frogs at Eagleby Wetlands while also hunting for one of our most unwanted pests, the cane toad.
You will learn everything you need to know about cane toads as well as how get rid of them in your own backyard. Bring the family and compete for prizes!
The cane toad is poisonous at all stages of its life cycle. They are voracious feeders that consume a wide variety of native insects, frogs, small reptiles, mammals and even birds. Collecting and removing cane toads remains one of the best methods to control them!
During this family friendly event, you will learn how to identify cane toads, how to collect them by hand and then how to remove them from the environment.
Please bring your own bucket (ideally with a lid), a torch, rubber gloves and a litter picker (optional) and wear enclosed shoes.
Logan City Council has partnered up with Watergum to play our part in reducing cane toads numbers and in doing so, provide a safer environment for our native frogs and other wildlife.
This event is part of Logan’s Cane Toad citizen science trial with Watergum, which also includes the Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping and Information Sessions, next scheduled for 17 February at Park Ridge.
Please ensure you are signed in and present by 6.15 pm.
Ages: Family friendly. This event is suitable for children aged over 8 years old (parental /guardian supervision is mandatory).
Please visit logan.qld.gov.au/environmentalevents for a complete listing of all environmental events and activities run by Logan City Council.
Please make sure you are aware of current COVID-19 restrictions.
Please maintain 1.5 metres physical distancing during the event.

The Great Cane Toad Bust
2022-01-24 - 2022-01-30
The Great Cane Toad Bust is a national incentive to encourage community cane toad control activities!
Full details here: www.watergum.org/greatcanetoadbust
A mere 102 cane toads were brought to Queensland in 1935. Over the last 86 years cane toads and bred, and spread, and now their numbers exceed 2 billion!
Did you know that each female cane toad can produce up to 70,000 babies a year?!
Through toad busting activities we can remove fertile adults from the environment before they have an opportunity to breed!
Toad busting is a highly effective form of cane toad control and can have a big impact on local populations.
We need Australians to step up and work together to impact cane toads on a national scale. The more people who get involved, the greater our impact will be!
Let’s work together to impact cane toads!
For more information head to the webpage: https://watergum.org/greatcanetoadbust/

Watergum Community Cane Toad Busting - Gold Coast
2022-01-24 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Watergum Community Cane Toad Busting – Gold Coast

Come along and work together with your community to control cane toads!
Cane toads are highly toxic presenting significant danger to pets, wildlife and agriculture. The plague is spreading at an alarming rate, and we need to work together to reduce their numbers and reclaim our properties and natural areas.
This session will be taking place in Schuster Park, the location will be sent to you in the reminder emails once you register your place.
We will welcome you with an educational session that covers everything you need to know about cane toads. Then we will split into groups and compete to clear the area of cane toads. Once you are back enjoy a cuppa while we count all the toad.
This event is part of the Great Cane Toad Bust, a week of community cane toad control activities and engagement, so it’s going to be a huge toad busting session! Dionne from Wild Rangers will also be there to take part with her team!
Some equipment is provided but we suggest you bring your own :

bucket with a lid
gloves
torch
pick-up stick (optional)
Please wear enclosed shoes as this is an outdoor event

So come along if you’d like to work together with your community to help bust cane toads and protect our environment!
Let’s make a difference, let’s impact cane toads!
Please ensure that you are aware of current Covid-19 restrictions and if you feel unwell, please cancel your registration and stay at home.
For more information contact canetoads@watergum.org

Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping & Information Session
2022-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Park Ridge Tavern, 3698-3712 Mount Lindesay Hwy, PARK RIDGE, QLD 4125, PARK RIDGE, 4125, AU
Impact cane toads through tadpole trapping and toad-busting!

This short session will teach you everything you need to know about cane toads, tadpole trapping and more.
Residents of the City of Logan who attend and have a dam/waterbody on their property may be eligible to join our citizen science trial to monitor how well the cane toad tadpole traps work.
We want to introduce you to a revolutionary new method of cane toad control that uses the toad’s own toxins against them. Lures made from toxic cane toad glands tempt tadpoles into traps that can catch upwards of 4,000 in one go!
In 1935, 102 cane toads were brought to Queensland in an attempt to control cane beetles which were decimating crops. The toads proved completely ineffective at controlling cane beetles but their enormous appetites and staggering breeding capabilities (females cane produce up to 70,000 eggs a year!) meant they quickly monopolised habitat and food resources to the detriment of native species.
Cane toads are now well established in 4 states and their numbers exceed 2 billion.
Cane toads present a serious threat to native species and to pets and it is important that we band together as a community and start impacting cane toads before they spread any further.
Logan City Council has partnered with Watergum to play our part in reducing cane toad numbers and provide a safer environment for our native species.
Watergum will be running this Cane Toad info evening. For further information please visit watergum.org/canetoads/
Please ensure you are signed in and present by 6.30 pm.
Ages: Family friendly
The workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities Program and citizen science initiatives. Please visit logan.qld.gov.au/environmentalevents for a complete listing of all environmental events and activities run by Logan City Council.
Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions.
Please maintain 1.5 metres physical distancing during the event.

Platypus Education and Induction Session
2022-02-22 18:00 - 19:45 (Australia/Brisbane) | Logan West Library, 69 Grand Plaza Drive, Browns Plains, QLD 4118, Browns Plains, 4118, AU
Would you like to learn more about one of Australia’s most iconic species?

Would you like to become a surveyor for Watergum’s PlatypusWatch and help to monitor wild platypus populations?
Come along and we will teach you everything you need to know about this unique species, then those who want to can enrol onto our PlatypusWatch survey program.
The topics we will cover are:

Platypus history
The unique biology of the platypus
Life cycle and breeding
Food and habitat
Threats to platypus
Watergum’s PlatypusWatch survey program.

Watergum’s PlatypusWatch is a citizen science program that has monitored platypus populations on the Gold Coast and in Logan for the past 12 years. Community volunteers help to collect vital data on platypus populations and habitat by going out into the environment to search for platypus, with all sightings and observations being reported to council and added to national databases.
Now more than ever, our local platypus need your help. With increased urbanisation and natural disasters, platypus populations are under threat. With your help we can monitor family groups and help ensure their survival for future generations.
For more information email watermonitoring@watergum.org and visit the website: www.watergum.org
The workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities Program and citizen science initiatives.
Please make sure you are aware of the current Covid-19 restrictions.

POSTPONED - Watergum Community Cane Toad Busting - Kingscliff
2022-02-28 19:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
Watergum Community Cane Toad Busting – Tweed Shire

Come along and work together with your community to control cane toads!
Cane toads are highly toxic presenting significant danger to pets, wildlife and agriculture. The plague is spreading at an alarming rate, and we need to work together to reduce their numbers and reclaim our properties and natural areas.
This session will be taking place in Kingscliff, the location will be sent to you in the reminder emails once you register your place.
We will welcome you with an educational session that covers everything you need to know about cane toads. Then we will split into groups and compete to clear the area of cane toads.
Once you are back we will count all the toads and a prize will be giving to the group who collects the most!
This is a great activity for the whole family. The skills you acquire can be put into use on your own properties, reclaim your gardens from cane toads!
Some equipment is provided but we suggest you bring your own bucket with a lid, gloves, torch and pick-up stick (optional). Please wear enclosed shoes as this is an outdoor event.
So come along if you’d like to work together with your community to help bust cane toads and protect our environment!
Let’s make a difference, let’s impact cane toads!
Please ensure that you are aware of current Covid-19 restrictions and if you feel unwell, please cancel your registration and stay at home.
For more information contact canetoads@watergum.org

POSTPONED - PlatypusWatch Gold Coast - Education & Induction Session
2022-03-02 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mount Nimmel Hall, 237 Austinville Rd, Austinville, QLD 4213, Austinville, 4213, AU
PlatypusWatch Gold Coast – Education & Induction Session

Would you like to become a surveyor for Watergum’s PlatypusWatch and help to monitor wild platypus populations?
Come along and we will teach you everything you need to know about this unique species, then those who want to can enrol onto our PlatypusWatch survey program.
The topics we will cover are:

Platypus history
The unique biology of the platypus
Life cycle and breeding
Food and habitat
Threats to platypus
Watergum’s PlatypusWatch survey program.

Watergum’s PlatypusWatch is a citizen science program that has monitored platypus populations on the Gold Coast and in Logan for the past 12 years. Community volunteers help to collect vital data on platypus populations and habitat by going out into the environment to search for platypus, with all sightings and observations being reported to council and added to national databases.
Now more than ever, our local platypus need your help. With increased urbanisation and natural disasters, platypus populations are under threat. With your help we can monitor family groups and help ensure their survival for future generations.
For more information email platypus@watergum.org and visit the website: www.watergum.org
The workshop is sponsored by the City of Gold Coast.
Please make sure you are aware of the current Covid-19 restrictions.

Cane Toad Busting
2022-03-10 18:15 - 20:15 (Australia/Brisbane) | Greenbank (venue to be advised on registration), To be advised, Greenbank, QLD 4124, Greenbank, 4124, AU
Impact cane toads through toad-busting! Learn everything you need to know about cane toads and how get rid of them in your own backyard.

Bring the family along to learn about these pests and their impact on native wildlife and compete for prizes!
Participants will be introduced to a revolutionary new method of cane toad control that uses the toad’s own toxins against them. Lures made from toxic cane toad glands tempt tadpoles into traps that can catch upwards of 4000 in one go!
In 1935, 102 cane toads were brought to Queensland in an attempt to control cane beetles which were decimating crops. The toads proved completely ineffective at controlling cane beetles but their enormous appetites and staggering breeding capabilities (females cane produce up to 70,000 eggs a year!) meant they quickly monopolised habitat and food resources to the detriment of native species. They are now well established in 4 states and their numbers exceed 2 billion.
Cane toads present a serious threat to native species and to pets and it is important that we band together as a community and start impacting cane toads before they spread any further.
Logan has partnered up with Watergum so we can play our part in reducing cane toad numbers and provide a safer environment for our native species. Come along to make a difference!
Please bring a bucket (ideally with a lid), enclosed shoes, rubber gloves, torch, and if you have one/want one, a litter picker.
The event will be outdoors after dark so dress for the conditions and be aware of your surroundings. Very young children may not be suited to the activities.
Please ensure you are signed in and present by 5.30 pm.
Ages: Family friendly
The workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities Program and citizen science initiatives.
Please visit logan.qld.gov.au/environmentalevents for a complete listing of all environmental events and activities run by Logan City Council.
Due to COVID-19, for the safety of event attendees, if you fall into any of the below categories please do not attend the event if :

you have been overseas in the last 14 days prior to the event,
unwell or have a cough, fever, sore throat, fatigue or shortness of breath,
you have been in close contact with a person who is positive for COVID-19.

Please maintain 1.5 metres physical distancing during the event.

POSTPONED - Watergum Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping & Info Session - Gold Coast
2022-03-12 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Carrara Community Centre, Nielsens Road, Carrara, QLD 4211, Carrara, 4211, AU
Watergum Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping & Info Session – Gold Coast

Watergum’s Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping program is coming to the Gold Coast!
Watergum has partnered with City of Gold Coast to bring cane toad control to Gold Coast residents this season.
Trap tadpoles by the thousand and learn how to rid your properties of toads to contribute to neighbourhood eradication of this dangerous pest.
Cane toads are highly toxic at every life stage presenting significant danger to pets, wildlife and agriculture. The plague is spreading at an alarming rate and we need to work together to reduce their numbers and reclaim our properties and natural areas.
Join us on Saturday, 12th of March at Carrara Community Centre to learn how to trap tadpoles on your properties, how to toad-proof your water-bodies and more.
Learn all about our new and improved tadpole traps that will be available to purchase very soon!
Have a cup of coffee or tea and some biscuits while you learn all things cane toad control.
Spaces are limited so please REGISTER!
Let’s make a difference, let’s impact cane toads!
Covid-19 restrictions
Please ensure that you are aware of current Covid-19 restrictions and if you feel unwell, please cancel your registration and stay at home.

Watergum Community Cane Toad Busting - Tweed POSTPONED
2022-03-24 18:45 - 20:45 (Australia/Brisbane) | Tweed Heads West, Tweed Heads West, Tweed, NSW 2485, Tweed, 2485, AU
Watergum Community Cane Toad Busting – Tweed Shire

Come along and work together with your community to control cane toads!
We know times for many have been very tough lately for the Tweed Shire community and everyone’s been working hard to clean up and get back on their feet.
If you’re looking for an activity to take a break and spend an hour or two in the environment and connect with like minded people then you’re invited to come along to our next cane toad busting session on Thursday March 24th.
Cane toad numbers have exploded with the influx of waterbodies and they are still breeding rapidly during the end of this toad season. Many of our native wildlife have been displaced from the recent events and we can give them a helping hand by removing cane toads from the environment.
This session will be taking place in Tweed Heads West, the location will be sent to you in the reminder emails once you register your place.
We will welcome you with an educational session that covers everything you need to know about cane toads. Then we will split into groups and compete to clear the area of cane toads.
Once you are back we will count all the toads and a prize will be giving to the group who collects the most!
This is a great activity for the whole family. The skills you acquire can be put into use on your own properties, reclaim your gardens from cane toads!
Some equipment is provided but we suggest you bring your own bucket with a lid, gloves, torch and pick-up stick (optional). Please wear enclosed shoes as this is an outdoor event.
So come along to this toad busting session if you’d like to take a break in the environment during this stressful time.
Let’s make a difference, let’s impact cane toads!
Please ensure that you are aware of current Covid-19 restrictions and if you feel unwell, please cancel your registration and stay at home.
For more information contact canetoads@watergum.org

Talking Cane Toads and Frogs
2022-04-02 09:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | IndigiScapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba, QLD 4157, Capalaba, 4157, AU
Are cane toads a problem in your backyard?

Redland City Council’s Environment and Education Team in conjunction with Watergum are talking toads at our first Eco Market this year. There are two sessions – 9am and 10.30am
Talking Cane Toads and Frogs will cover:

The history of cane toads
How cane toads affect native frogs and other wildlife
The easiest way to differentiate between cane toads and local native frogs throughout their life stages.

Note: This is activity is held indoors in our theatrette/conference room so anyone 16 years or over will be required to be fully vaccinated to attend. For our more information on our COVID Safe requirements please visit our website.
These sessions will be followed by practical toad catching evenings on 8 April Capalaba Regional Park and 9 April at Mt Cotton Community Park.
Please note: This is a family friendly event and is suitable for children five years and over. Children must be supervised by their parent/guardian.

Photo credit: Wallum Sedgefrog by Erica Siegel

Watergum Community Cane Toad Busting - Kingscliff
2022-04-05 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kingscliff, Kingscliff, Tweed Shire, NSW 2487, Tweed Shire, 2487, AU
Watergum Community Cane Toad Busting – Kingscliff

Come along and work together with your community to control cane toads!
We know times for many have been very tough lately for the Tweed Shire community and everyone’s been working hard to clean up and get back on their feet.
If you’re looking for an activity to take a break and spend an hour or two in the environment and connect with like minded people then you’re invited to come along to our next cane toad busting session on Tuesday, April 5th.
Cane toad numbers have exploded with the influx of waterbodies and they are still breeding rapidly during the end of this toad season. Many of our native wildlife have been displaced from the recent events and we can give them a helping hand by removing cane toads from the environment.
This session will be taking place in Kingscliff, the location will be sent to you in the reminder emails once you register your place.
We will welcome you with an educational session that covers everything you need to know about cane toads. Then we will split into groups and compete to clear the area of cane toads.
Once you are back we will count all the toads and a prize will be giving to the group who collects the most!
This is a great activity for the whole family. The skills you acquire can be put into use on your own properties, reclaim your gardens from cane toads!
Some equipment is provided but we suggest you bring your own bucket with a lid, gloves, torch and pick-up stick (optional). Please wear enclosed shoes as this is an outdoor event.
So come along to this toad busting session if you’d like to take a break in the environment during this stressful time.
Let’s make a difference, let’s impact cane toads!
Please ensure that you are aware of current Covid-19 restrictions and if you feel unwell, please cancel your registration and stay at home.
For more information contact canetoads@watergum.org

Cane Toad Busting - Capalaba
2022-04-08 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Capalaba Regional Park, Pittwin Road North, Capalaba, QLD 4157, Capalaba, 4157, AU
Learn how to reduce the cane toad population in your area at this hands on, educational activity for the whole family.

Do you want to make a difference to local native wildlife and reduce the cane toad population? Join Redland City Council’s Environment and Education Team in conjunction with Watergum for this fun and informative evening.
You will learn all about our valued native frogs while hunting for one of Australia’s most unwanted pests, the cane toad.
By the end of the evening you will have the skills you need to manage cane toads in your own backyard.
Notes:

The meeting point at Capalaba Regional Park is 13 Pittwin Rd North, Capalaba.
Families are welcome but a parent/guardian must supervise children at all times.
This activity is suitable for children five years and over.
Bring your own: gloves, torch/headlight, bucket with lid, wet weather gear (if required) and your own water bottle. Pick-up stick/small pole net, optional.
We recommend you wear long sleeves and long pants.
This activity is for Redland City Council residents only.

Cane Toad Busting - Mt Cotton
2022-04-09 17:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mount Cotton Community Park, 51- 63 Valley Way, Mount Cotton, QLD 4165, Mount Cotton, 4165, AU
Learn how to reduce the cane toad population in your area at this hands on, educational activity for the whole family.

Do you want to make a difference to local native wildlife and reduce the cane toad population? Join Redland City Council’s Environment and Education Team in conjunction with Watergum for this fun and informative evening.
You will learn all about our valued native frogs while hunting for one of Australia’s most unwanted pests, the cane toad.
By the end of the evening you will have the skills you need to manage cane toads in your own backyard.
Notes:

Mount Cotton Community Park is located at 51-63 Valley Way, Mount Cotton
Families are welcome but a parent/guardian must supervise children at all times.
This activity is suitable for children five years and over.
Bring your own: gloves, torch/headlight, bucket with lid, wet weather gear (if required) and your own water bottle. Pick-up stick/small pole net, optional.
We recommend you wear long sleeves and long pants.
This activity is for Redland City Council residents only.

Waterbugs - Tallebudgera
2022-04-10 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Tallebudgera, Lion's park 53 Syndicate Rd, Tallebudgera, QLD 4228, Tallebudgera, 4228, AU
Water Bugs & Water Quality Testing

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs!

You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs! Some of these waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. The data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. Collecting and identifying these waterbugs also happens to be a whole heap of fun!

Coordinated by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast and Logan City Council. The Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers and Austinville Landcare.

What to bring

*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.

*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves

*Towel

*Lots of drinking water

*Glasses/contact lenses

*Pen/pencil

Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.

Website: www.watergum.org

Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org

Please make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19
