Elanora Bushcare Group
2020-02-04 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program
Join the Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group and help undertake general weed maintenance works at Elanora Weltands Reseve
A volunteer bushcare coordinator is present on the day to induct you into the activities. Activities mostly include general weed maintenance and keeping tracks clear. if you’re interested in planting trees with us we do this bi-monthly.
You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Further details including location details provided by reply email upon registration.
Maximum booking of 5 people, please contact us directly if you have a group wanting to book.

Coomera River Catchment Group- Tree Planting
2020-02-08 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
Join the Coomera River Catchment Group in helping to revegetate a 1km section of Coomera River at Regatta Waters Park, Oxenford. A Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Supported by Division 2 Councillor William Owen-Jones.
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.
For group bookings for more than 5 people please contact us to confirm.

Tarrabora Bushcare Group- Tree planting
2020-02-08 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
A Natural Areas Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.
There are only limited spaces as this is a very small project

NaturallyGC Grow me Instead - Native Gardening Workshop
2020-02-08 09:30 - 11:30
There is an amazing range of native plants from the Gold Coast region we can use in our garden, but the challenge is often working out which plants may best suit. Suitable for ages 16 and over.
Designing with native plants. Understanding plant characteristics and creating a garden with nature as inspiration.

NaturallyGC Wildlife Rescue (kids)
2020-02-08 10:00 - 11:00
Join Green Heroes and learn about wildlife rescues

Can you help an injured native animal? Yes!
This workshop includes key safety points and suggestions for first response to an injured native animal including how to respond and who to call. How can communities minimise wildlife injury? Create a community awareness poster. Make your own rescue kit to take home. Presented by a registered and experienced wildlife carer.
There are no live animals at this event.
Suitable for ages 5 and above. No group bookings available.
Supported by Division 11 Councillor Vorster.

Carrara Landcare Group- Tree planting
2020-02-15 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.

Join Carrara and Boonooroo Bushcare Group in helping to restore Carrara Floodplain and Boonooroo Park.
A Natural Area Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.
Supported by Division 8 Councillor Bob La Castra
FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OF MORE THAN 5 PEOPLE PLEASE CONTACT US TO CONFIRM ATTENDANCE

Currumbin Creek Care Group- Tree Planting
2020-02-15 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
Join the Currumbin Creek Care Group and help restore a 1.5km section of Currumbin Creek in partnership with the City.
A Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.
FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OF MORE THAN 5 YOU MUST CONTACT US TO CONFIRM.

NaturallyGC Australian Native Bees
2020-02-15 09:30 - 12:30
Learn about the stunning diversity of Australia’s native bees and their role in the environment. Learn how to keep stingless bees in a hive, propagate them and extract honey. You will come away equipped to keep your own hive of stingless bees in your part of the world.
Suitable for ages 15 and over.
Supported by Division 4 Councillor Kristyn Boulton

NaturallyGC Rocky Shore Explore
2020-02-16 11:00 - 12:00
Join our marine biologists from Ocean Connect at the rocky shores to explore this unique environment and learn about living and non-living things in the rock pools. Learn about periwinkles, sea cucumbers, oysters and crabs.
Suitable for ages 5 and above. Please register for children only, parents must stay to supervise children during workshop.
Times subject to change with the tide.
Supported by Division 12 Councillor Pauline Young

NaturallyGC Little Nature Lovers (preschool)
2020-02-19 10:00 - 11:00
Have fun exploring nature at the beautiful Botanic Gardens and learn what makes our Gold Coast environment so special. Each session includes a walk, activity and story reading.
The workshops are strictly suitable for three to five year olds with each child accompanied by a guardian. Please register for children only.
Our Feathered Friends. How many different kinds of birds can you find? Some birds swim, some birds fly, some birds run. Gather materials to make a bird’s nest.

Water Quality - Coomera
2020-02-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Coomera, Coomera, Coomera, QLD 4209, Coomera, 4209, AU
Water Quality Testing

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways through water quality sampling!
Seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition. Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways and on the creatures that depend on them for survival. 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!
Coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association 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, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College
We are heading out with our Coomera Crew! Meeting location to be confirmed. Meeting time is at 09:00 AM, location to be confirmed. 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!
Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
Email: info@watergum.org

Waterbugs & Water Quality - Austinville
2020-02-23 08:00 - 10:00
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!
Come along to one of our surveys and learn how to collect a waterbug sample, and how to sift through, collect and identify dozens of different waterbugs. You will also learn how to score each bug on the pollution sensitivity scale to arrive at your overall water quality rating. We promise you, you will be amazed at the quantity and the diversity of waterbugs that exist in our waterways!
Also, seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition! Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways which the Water Quality program assesses through monthly readings. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could effect waterbug numbers or the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.
Coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association 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, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College
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.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
Email: info@watergum.org

Austinville Valley Landcare Group
2020-02-23 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
Join Austinville Landcare Group and help restore Austinville Conservation Area along the upper reaches of Mudgeeraba Creek.
A Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.

Water Quality with Gecko - Currumbin and Tallebudgera
2020-02-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Currumbin, Currumbin, Currumbin, QLD 4223, Currumbin, 4223, AU
Water Quality Testing

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways through water quality sampling!
Seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition. Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways and on the creatures that depend on them for survival. 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!
Coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association 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, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College
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 bringGum 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 sleevesTowelLots of drinking waterGlasses/contact lensesPen/pencil
Please make sure to register to get all the updates!
Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
Email: info@watergum.org

NaturallyGC Aboriginal Art and Culture - Kids Workshops
2020-02-23 10:00 - 11:00
Join these hands on interactive indigenous workshops with Rick Roser with storytelling, didgeridoos, ochre face and hand painting and emu feather hair decorations.
Suitable for ages 5 and above, great for adults as well. Children must be supervised at all times.
No large group bookings.
Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer

NaturallyGC Wildlife Hospital (kids)
2020-02-29 10:00 - 11:00
Join Green Heroes with a pop up wildlife hospital workshop

Join Green Heroes with a pop up wildlife hospital workshop in which children can engage in imaginative play and role play, whilst experiencing caring for these animals on their journey towards recovery and release.
Wildlife hospital cards, based on real case studies, encourage children to feed the animals appropriate foods and give them the love they need.
Workshop includes, storytime, plush toy animals, picture based case studies, medical and feeding supplies, x-rays, dress ups and guidance from an experienced wildlife carer.
(the workshop does not include live animals)
Suitable for ages 3 and over . No group bookings available.
Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer

Elanora Bushcare Group - Koala Tree Planting
2020-03-03 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program
Join the Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group and the City of Gold Coast in helping to revegetate and restore Koala habitat at Schuster Park.
A Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.
Maximum booking of 5 people, please contact us directly if you have a group wanting to book.

Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group
2020-03-07 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
The Beaches to Bushland Volunteer Landcare Program provides a platform for the local community to foster a connection with their natural environment and encourages active community involvement as well as ownership of our natural assets.
Join the Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group in helping to revegetate Bonogin Creek.
A Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.

Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group
2020-03-07 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
Join the Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group and help restore areas adjoining Bonogin Creek through assisted weed control and maintenance works.
You need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.

NaturallyGC Grow me Instead - Native Gardening Workshop
2020-03-07 09:30 - 11:30
There is an amazing range of native plants from the Gold Coast region we can use in our garden, but the challenge is often working out which plants may best suit. Small space native landscapes. For balconies, courtyards, pots and front yards.
Suitable for ages 16 and over.

NaturallyGC Platypus Appreciation Day
2020-03-08 09:30 - 11:30
The platypus is an amazing semi-aquatic mammal that is endemic to Eastern Australia and Tasmania. It is primarily nocturnal, living in creeks and rivers from cold highlands areas to tropical rainforests. Unfortunately platypus numbers appear to be declining due to habitat disruption, water extraction, pollution of waterways and illegalcapture.
Learn more about the local Platypus population and what you can do to help with our Platypus Appreciation Day.

There will be free kids Platypus craft and a hands on waterbugs activity with Gold Coast Catchment Association.

Buy native plants from the Native Plants Gold Coast group.

Learn how you can help become a citizen scientist and monitor Platypus populations, water bugs and water quality across the Gold Coast

Visit the City’s Natural Areas Management display to see restoration works occuring around our waterways and how you can help get inolved.

Visit the City’s Catchment Management Unit stall to see how we manage water quality and issues in our catchments.

Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer and the City’s Catchment Management Unit

PlatypusWatch Induction - Mudgeeraba
2020-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Platypus Appreciation Day – Mudgeeraba, Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast, QLD 4207, Gold Coast, 4207, AU
PlatypusWatch Induction for new surveyors

If you would like to become a surveyor for PlatypusWatch, please email gcplatypus@gmail.org to book a place on the mandatory induction.
You have 3 chances to attend an induction before the surveys begin.
Platypus Appreciation Day Event at Mudgeeraba – 10AM – 12:00PM, Sunday 8th March
Nerang – Date and Time to be confirmed
Beenleigh Library – 9:00AM – 10:30AM, Saturday 28th March
It is not possible to register through eventbrite, you must email gcplatypus@gmail.com

Seagrass Survey - Wavebreak Site 3
2020-03-08 12:30 - 17:30 | Wave Break Island, Wavebreak (WV3), Gold Coast, QLD, Gold Coast, AU
Seagrass Survey

We need volunteers with a passion for environmental science and the preservation of our coastal environments to assist us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast!
Seagrass is an important food source for many of our iconic ocean creatures such as dugongs, turtles and seahorses! It is also an ecosystem engineer balancing heavy-metals, pollutants and nutrients levels and stabilising sediment to prevent coastal erosion. We are alarmed at the rate of disappearance of seagrass globally here on the Gold Coast. Seagrass-Watch has been designed by experts and is part of a global network of citizen scientists dedicated to collecting valuable data and we need your help!
By coming to one of our seagrass surveys you will have a lot of fun, as well as contributing towards the collection of important scientific data. We need hardy volunteers who don’t mind getting wet and are looking to meet some like-minded people while learning some new skills! We encourage university students, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurous friends and families. Just be sure to contact us is you would like to bring children so that we can confirm whether a particular site is suitable for small people.
Bring your enthusiasm, appropriate clothing and water shoes for the event and be prepared to have a lot of laughs and make new friends. We hope to see you there!
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on seagrass populations, trends, sea turtle and seahorse presence!
We are heading out to Wavebreak Island on Sunday 8th of March 2020 for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 12.30AM at the Labrador boat ramp
This program is hosted by the Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
www.facebook.com/gcseagrass
gcseagrass@gmail.com

Gold Coast Seagrass Survey - Wavebreak Site 2
2020-03-10 13:30 - 17:30 | Wave Break Island, Wavebreak (WV3), Gold Coast, QLD, Gold Coast, AU
Seagrass survey

We need volunteers with a passion for environmental science and the preservation of our coastal environments to assist us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast!
Seagrass is an important food source for many of our iconic ocean creatures such as dugongs, turtles and seahorses! It is also an ecosystem engineer balancing heavy-metals, pollutants and nutrients levels and stabilising sediment to prevent coastal erosion. We are alarmed at the rate of disappearance of seagrass globally and we are witnessing here on the Gold Coast. Seagrass-Watch has been designed by experts and is part of a global network of citizen scientists dedicated to collecting valuable data and we need your help
By coming to one of our seagrass surveys you will have a lot of fun, as well as contributing towards the collection of important scientific data. We need hardy volunteers who don’t mind getting wet and are looking to meet some like-minded people while learning some new skills! We encourage university students, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurous friends and families. Just be sure to contact us is you would like to bring children so that we can confirm whether a particular site is suitable for small people.
Bring your enthusiasm, appropriate clothing and water shoes for the event and be prepared to have a lot of laughs and make new friends. We hope to see you there!
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on seagrass populations, trends, sea turtle and seahorse presence!
We are heading out to Wavebreak Island on the Tuesday 10th March 2020 for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 1.30PM at the Labrador boat ramp
This program is hosted by the Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
www.facebook.com/gcseagrass
gcseagrass@gmail.com

Seagrass Survey - South Stradbroke Island Site 1
2020-03-11 14:15 - 18:15 | South Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, gold coast, QLD 4216, gold coast, 4216, AU
Seagrass Survey – South Stradbroke Island

We need volunteers with a passion for environmental science and the preservation of our coastal environments to assist us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast!
Seagrass is an important food source for many of our iconic ocean creatures such as dugongs, turtles and seahorses! It is also an ecosystem engineer balancing heavy-metals, pollutants and nutrients levels and stabilising sediment to prevent coastal erosion. We are alarmed at the rate of disappearance of Seagrass globally and here on the Gold Coast. Seagrass-Watch has been designed by experts and is part of a global network of citizen scientists dedicated to collecting valuable data and we need your help!
By coming to one of our Seagrass surveys you will have a lot of fun, as well as contributing towards the collection of important scientific data. We need hardy volunteers who don’t mind getting wet and are looking to meet some like-minded people while learning some new skills! We encourage university students, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurous friends and families. Just be sure to contact us is you would like to bring children so that we can confirm whether a particular site is suitable for small people.
Bring your enthusiasm, appropriate clothing and water shoes for the event and be prepared to have a lot of laughs and make new friends. We hope to see you there!
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on seagrass populations, trends, sea turtle and seahorse presence!
We are heading out to South Stradbroke Island on the 11th March 2020 for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 2.15 PM at the Labrador boat ramp
This program is hosted by the Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
www.facebook.com/gcseagrass
gcseagrass@gmail.com

Tarrabora Bushcare Group (weed control day)
2020-03-14 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL WEED CONTROL SESSION
Help control a variety of weeds including Lantana through assisted restoration techniques.
A Council officer is in attendance on the day with the tools and to guide you. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Further details provided by reply email upon registration. Suitable for ages 18 and above.

Waterbugs & Water Quality - Coomera
2020-07-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Coomera, Coomera, Coomera, QLD 4209, Coomera, 4209, 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!
Come along to one of our surveys and learn how to collect a waterbug sample, and how to sift through, collect and identify dozens of different waterbugs. You will also learn how to score each bug on the pollution sensitivity scale to arrive at your overall water quality rating. We promise you, you will be amazed at the quantity and the diversity of waterbugs that exist in our waterways!
Also, seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition! Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways which the Water Quality program assesses through monthly readings. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could effect waterbug numbers or the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.
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, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College
We are heading out with the Coomera Crew! Location to be confirmed. 9-11am.
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 and Water Quality - Currumbin
2020-07-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Currumbin, Long Tan Park Currumbin, Currumbin Valley, QLD 4223, Currumbin Valley, 4223, 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!
Come along to one of our surveys and learn how to collect a waterbug sample, and how to sift through, collect and identify dozens of different waterbugs. You will also learn how to score each bug on the pollution sensitivity scale to arrive at your overall water quality rating. We promise you, you will be amazed at the quantity and the diversity of waterbugs that exist in our waterways!
Also, seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition! Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways which the Water Quality program assesses through monthly readings. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could effect waterbug numbers or the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.
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, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College
We are heading out to our Southern sites with the Gecko crew! Please meet us at Long Tan Park from 9-11am (Bains Road, Currumbin Valley).
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 & Water Quality - Austinville
2020-07-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Austinville, 621 Austinville Rd, 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!
Come along to one of our surveys and learn how to collect a waterbug sample, and how to sift through, collect and identify dozens of different waterbugs. You will also learn how to score each bug on the pollution sensitivity scale to arrive at your overall water quality rating. We promise you, you will be amazed at the quantity and the diversity of waterbugs that exist in our waterways!
Also, seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition! Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways which the Water Quality program assesses through monthly readings. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could effect waterbug numbers or the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.
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, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College
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

Waterbugs and Water Quality - Tallebudgera
2020-07-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera, 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!
Come along to one of our surveys and learn how to collect a waterbug sample, and how to sift through, collect and identify dozens of different waterbugs. You will also learn how to score each bug on the pollution sensitivity scale to arrive at your overall water quality rating. We promise you, you will be amazed at the quantity and the diversity of waterbugs that exist in our waterways!
Also, seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition! Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways which the Water Quality program assesses through monthly readings. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could effect waterbug numbers or the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.
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, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College
We are heading out to our Southern sites with the Gecko crew! Please meet us at Lions Park in Tallebudgera Valley from 9-11am (53 Syndicate Rd).
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
