Watergum

Waterbugs - Coomera River
2023-02-04 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Riverstone Crossing Reserve, 94 Riverstone Crossing, Maudsland, QLD 4210, Maudsland, 4210, 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, 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

Beach Clean with TurtleWatch GC @ Broadbeach
2023-02-04 07:30 - 10:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Nielson Family Park, Broadbeach Boulevarde, Broadbeach, QLD 4218, Broadbeach, 4218, AU
A TurtleWatch Beach Clean by Watergum and Sea World sponsored by Landcare Australia, Billabong and Boardriders.

Join TurtleWatch for a Beach Clean at various local beaches this turtle season!
F﻿rom November through to March, TurtleWatch Gold Coast in collaboration with Watergum and Sea World will be visiting beaches along the Gold Coast to spread awareness about turtle activity. These beach cleans ups will aim to educate local communities on the importance of marine turtles, their presence on the Gold Coast, and what we can do to help!
Guided turtles walks will run simultaneously whilst rubbish is removed from turtle nesting habitats. As we collect rubbish, a TurtleWatch representative will run through how to conduct TurtleWalk so attendees can conduct their own independently and contribute to turtle data!
The TurtleWalk will go through the following components:

General turtle education
Turtle ID and patterns
How to monitor turtle activity to collect data
Turtle First Aid
TurtleWatch Data entry

This event is a great way to improve your turtle knowledge as well as the techniques used to monitor turtle activity here on the Gold Coast.
Please register to receive event details. Please cancel if you are not able to join us so we can give your spot to someone else.
This program is funded by City of Gold Coast, Landcare Australia, Billabong and Boardriders.

TurtleWalks with TurtleWatch at The Spit
2023-02-01 05:30 - 06:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Doug Jennings Park, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, QLD 4217, Main Beach, 4217, AU
Join a guided TurtleWalk with a TurtleWatch representative!

Join us for a TurtleWalk on the shores of The Spit! This event is a great way to improve your turtle knowledge as well as the techniques used to monitor turtle activity here on the Gold Coast.
Our afternoon will start off with a guided walk, demonstrating how to conduct a TurtleWalk and log data through our online portal. As we go we will point out key indicators for turtle activity. This is a great way to meet like minded people and help out the Gold Coast turtle population!
The TurtleWalk will go through the following components of the program:

General turtle education
Turtle ID and patterns
How to monitor turtle activity to collect data
Turtle First Aid
TurtleWatch Data entry

Please register for to receive event details. Please cancel if you are not able to join us so we can give your spot to someone else.
This program is a collaboration between Sea World and Watergum Community Inc. and supported by the City of Gold Coast, Landcare Australia, Billabong and Boardriders.

Waterbugs – Country Paradise Parklands
2023-01-29 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Country Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Nerang, QLD 4211, Nerang, 4211, AU
Waterbugs – Crane Creek

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, 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

Cane toad busting & frog identification - Tamborine Mtn/Canungra/Tamborine
2023-01-27 17:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, 333 Geissmann Drive, Tamborine Mountain, QLD 4272, Tamborine Mountain, 4272, AU
Cane Toad Busting followed by Frog Identification with Brett Malcolm

We have 5 site options for sites cane toad busting, start busting from 530pm:
Select a site when you order your ticket:
1: Fred Bucholz Park – Tamborine
2. Riverbend Drive Park
3. Kilmore Drive – Tamborine
4. Skywalk – 333 Geissmann Dr. Tamborine Mountain
5. Or on your own LFW property (meet at skywalk with your catch at 8pm).

Then we all meet at Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk at 8pm.
Supper will be provided at this time while Brett Malcolm (from Frogs Qld) will be doing an informal frog identification talk while everyone’s toad catch’s are being counted.
Requirements:

Please wear fully enclosed shoes.
Please bring water bottle, insect repellent, bucket (ideally with a lid), a torch, rubber gloves and a litter picker (optional).
Suitable for ages 8 years and over, parent/guardian supervision required.
Important information:

Bookings required for all attendees. Places are limited.
Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions and do not attend if you are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up your place to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact Catherine at catherine.m@scenicrim.qld.gov.au

Cane Toad Busting
2023-01-25 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Berrinba Wetlands, Wayne Goss Drive, Browns Plains, QLD 4118, Browns Plains, 4118, AU
Join us for THE GREAT CANE TOAD BUST and help hunt for one of Australia’s most unwanted pests!

Come along to this one of a kind event – Cane Toad Busting – where you and your family can directly help Logan’s biodiversity. Council has partnered 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.
Cane toads are highly toxic at every life stage, presenting a significant danger to pets, wildlife and agriculture. These pests spread at an alarming rate and we need to work together to reduce their numbers and reclaim our properties and natural areas.
As we explore Berrinba Wetlands, you learn all about our native frogs, how to identify cane toads, how to collect them by hand and then how to remove them from the environment. There will be a giveaway for the participant who collect the most toads on the night!
The Great Cane Toad Bust is a national initiative, held annually, to impact cane toad populations. We will euthanise and dispose of the toads humanely and responsibly after the event.
Requirements:

Please wear fully enclosed shoes.
Please bring water bottle, insect repellent, bucket (ideally with a lid), a torch, rubber gloves and a litter picker (optional).
Suitable for ages 8 years and over, parent/guardian supervision required.

Important information:

Bookings required for all attendees. Places are limited.
Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions and do not attend if you are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up your place to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact the Councils Environment Team on (07) 3412 4491 or environment@logan.qld.gov.au.
For more information email canetoads@watergum.org and the website: www.watergum.org/canetoads

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.

Cane toad busting & frog identification - Mt Barney Lodge
2023-01-25 17:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mount Barney Lodge, 1096 Upper Logan Road, Mount Barney, QLD 4287, Mount Barney, 4287, AU
Cane Toad Busting followed by Frog Identification with Brett Malcolm at Mt Barney Lodge

Arrive from 530pm at 1093 Upper Logan Rd, Mount Barney. Day visitors are requested to park to the left of the property just before the entrance grid, while campers can enter the property and setup ext to the shelter shed on the right hand side of the driveway.
6PM: Meet in the function room below Boolamoola Homestead. (follow the signs) at Mount Barney Lodge where we will go through frog and cane toad information.

6﻿:45PM: Frog and Cane toad busting commences.
8PM: S﻿upper will be provided where we meet back at main hall where we will count cane toads and give prizes for biggest and most caught.

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

Requirements:
Please advise any medical or dietary needs at least a week prior to arrival.
Please wear fully enclosed shoes.
Please bring water bottle, insect repellent, bucket (ideally with a lid), a torch, rubber gloves and a litter picker (optional).
Suitable for ages 8 years and over, parent/guardian supervision required.

Important information:
Please not there l is limited (not really at all) mobile phone reception.
There are a few options regarding accommodation:
Camping and accommodation is available for you to purchase if you want to stay the night at Mt Barney Lodge: https://www.mtbarneylodge.com.au/accommodation/camping/
We have hired the homestead and their are a few rooms available free of charge for Land for Wildlife members and staff only – please get in contact with Catherine to book your room for the night, also select the option in the ticket section.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact Catherine at catherine.m@scenicrim.qld.gov.au
C﻿ane toads collected will contribute to the Great Cane Toad Bust 2023: https://watergum.org/greatcanetoadbust/
Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions and do not attend if you are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.

Watergum Cane Toads - Gold Coast Toad Busters
2023-01-24 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | David Fleay Wildlife Park, Loman Lane, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220, Burleigh Heads, 4220, AU
Watergum Community Cane Toad Busting – Gold Coast

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.
Join our first Gold Coast community Toad Busting event of 2023!
To kick off our first Gold Coast event of the season, we’re inviting you to exclusive after hours access to David Fleay’d Wildlife Park! This will be an opportunity to meet some like-minded individuals, have some fun and do something great for our local environment.
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!
What to bring:

Bucket with a lid
Rubber or garden gloves
Torch
Enclosed shoes
Pick up stick optional

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!
*﻿ You must register your place to attend this event
Let’s make a difference, let’s impact cane toads!
For more information contact canetoads@watergum.org

This event is sponsored by City of Gold Coast.

The Great Cane Toad Bust 2023
2023-01-23 - 2023-01-29
Join the biggest Australian cane toad bust!

During the last week of January, head out onto your property or into your local area to collect cane toads with your families and friends. The Great Cane Toad Bust is back and this year it will run from January 23rd until January 29th!

Are you involved with a local community group? Organise a social night and collect cane toads together!

Females can lay up to 70,000 babies each year so each fertile adult removed from the environment has a big impact on your local population.
Head to www.watergum.org/greatcanetoadbust for event information, help with native frog Vs cane toad ID, information on humane euthanasia and more.
Log your toad busting sessions on our map and upload your toad busting data to our database so we can analyse our national impact of the cane toad population!
www.watergum.org/greatcanetoadbust

Waterbugs - Guanaba
2023-01-22 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane)

Waterbugs – Guanaba
2023-01-22 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Guanaba Reserve, 33 Tarata Road, Guanaba, QLD 4210, Guanaba, 4210, AU
Waterbugs – Guanaba

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 Survey - Belivah Creek
2023-01-21 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane)

Waterbugs Survey - Belivah Creek
2023-01-21 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Belivah Creek (near Alexander Watt Park), 28 Richland Drive, Bannockburn, QLD 4207, Bannockburn, 4207, AU
Calling budding water investigators of all ages!

Join us for our Waterbugs Survey and learn how to be a clever water investigator using all sorts of special equipment. You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs!
Using your detective skills, you will be encouraged to discover and identify the amazing creatures lurking under the surface. You will learn how to forage for waterbugs and to check out what else is hidden in our waterways.
Waterbugs are not only an important food source for many creatures, but they play a vital role in the health of our waterways. Some are very sensitive to pollution, so through monitoring their numbers and diversity we can keep track of how healthy our waterways are.
The data collected is nationally recognised and shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways.
Important information:

Sign up today, spaces are limited!
This event is suitable for children 6 and over – parental/guardian supervision required.
Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions and do not attend if you are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up your place to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact the Councils Environment Team on (07) 3412 4491 or environment@logan.qld.gov.au.
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.

Beach Clean with TurtleWatch GC @ Palm Beach
2023-01-18 07:30 - 10:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Doug Jennings, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, QLD 4217, Main Beach, 4217, AU

TurtleWalks with TurtleWatch at Palm Beach
2023-01-18 05:30 - 06:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Andy Frizzell Park, 113 Jefferson Lane, Palm Beach, QLD 4221, Palm Beach, 4221, AU
Join a guided TurtleWalk with a TurtleWatch representative!

Join us for a TurtleWalk on the shores of Palm Beach! This event is a great way to improve your turtle knowledge as well as the techniques used to monitor turtle activity here on the Gold Coast.
Our afternoon will start off with a guided walk, demonstrating how to conduct a TurtleWalk and log data through our online portal. As we go we will point out key indicators for turtle activity. This is a great way to meet like minded people and help out the Gold Coast turtle population!
The TurtleWalk will go through the following components of the program:

General turtle education
Turtle ID and patterns
How to monitor turtle activity to collect data
Turtle First Aid
TurtleWatch Data entry

Please register for to receive event details. Please cancel if you are not able to join us so we can give your spot to someone else.
This program is a collaboration between Sea World and Watergum Community Inc. and supported by the City of Gold Coast, Landcare Australia, Billabong and Boardriders.

Waterbugs – Currumbin
2023-01-15 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Long Tan Park, Long Tan Park, Currumbin Valley, QLD 4223, Currumbin Valley, 4223, AU
Waterbugs & 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 - Tallebudgera
2023-01-14 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Tallebudgera, Lion's park 53 Syndicate Rd, Tallebudgera, QLD 4228, Tallebudgera, 4228, AU

NaturallyGC Kids- Mysterious Life of a Platypus
2023-01-12 12:30 - 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mermaid Beach, Further details provided on bottom of confirmation email, Gold Coast, QLD 4218, Gold Coast, 4218, AU
Join us for a free NaturallyGC platypus workshop

Learn about this unique and mysterious Australian animal that lives in our local waterways. Learn all about their habitat, what they feed on and how to look after them. Fun crafting activities are included in the session.

This is a kids workshop suitable for ages 5-10
Parents must supervise children during workshop.
Please register for both children and adults attending.
Further details including location provided upon registration.

Presented by Watergum
Supported by Division 12 Councillor Pauline Young

Waterbugs Survey - Cedar Creek
2023-01-07 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Cedar Creek, 1 Chardon Bridge Road, Cedar Creek, QLD 4207, Cedar Creek, 4207, AU

Park after Dark: Frog-spotting at Eagleby Wetlands
2022-12-16 18:15 - 20:15 (Australia/Brisbane) | Eagleby Wetlands, 293 Logan Street, Eagleby, QLD 4207, Eagleby, 4207, AU
Join us for a night-time adventure to see which frog species are hiding in Logan’s parks and natural spaces!

Australia has over 240 species of native frogs. They are all around us and we want to teach you how to spot them and appreciate them safely.
These amphibians are amazing – they drink through their skin, use their eyes to swallow and inhabit every layer of the forest from the floor to the very tops of the trees! Frogs are one of the most threatened groups of animals on the planet, it’s super important to learn as much about them as possible so we can help to support wild populations.
Come along for this family fun walk and have the opportunity to accompany a frog expert of a real wildlife survey. You will receive a crash course in frogs before venturing out into the night to see what we can find and document!
During the walk you can help measure the health and distribution of frogs around the nation. From croaks and barks, to whistles and bleats, every frog species makes a unique sound. Using the free FrogID app, you can record the frogs calling around you and help us count Australia’s frogs.
Requirements:

Please wear fully long pants, long-sleeved shirt and enclosed shoes.
Please bring water bottle, a torch and a fully charged mobile device with FrogID app downloaded.
Suitable for ages 5 years and over, parent/guardian supervision required.

Important information:

Bookings required for all attendees. Places are limited.
Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions and do not attend if you are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up your place to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact the Councils Environment Team on (07) 3412 4491 or environment@logan.qld.gov.au.
For more information email canetoads@watergum.org and the website: www.watergum.org/canetoads

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.

Cane Toad Busting Information Session
2022-12-12 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Park Ridge Tavern, 3698-3712 Mount Lindesay Hwy, Park Ridge, QLD 4125, Park Ridge, 4125, AU
Get ready for cane toad season and help protect Logan’s biodiversity!

Come and enjoy a drink or bite to eat as you learn about cane toads, tadpole trapping and more!
Cane toads are highly toxic at every life stage, presenting a significant danger to pets, wildlife and agriculture. These pests spread at an alarming rate and we need to work together to reduce their numbers and reclaim our properties and natural areas.
Find out how you can get involved in The Great Cane Toad Bust community control activities, and how to help reduce the impact at your properties with tadpole traps, toad-proofing your waterbodies and more.
There are new and improved tadpole traps 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!
Important information:

Bookings required for all attendees. Places are limited.
Food and drinks can be purchased from the Bistro to enjoy during the session.
Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions and do not attend if you are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up your place to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact the Councils Environment Team on (07) 3412 4491 or environment@logan.qld.gov.au.
For more information email canetoads@watergum.org and the website: www.watergum.org/canetoads

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.

Tweed Cane Toad Busting Challenge - Round 1
2022-12-12 09:00 - 2022-12-18 23:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Tweed Shire
This is the first of three upcoming cane toad busting challenges will be held across the Tweed throughout the cane toad season!
We’re working in partnership with Watergum and our community to get rid of the pest from the environment.
The first week-long challenge starts on Monday 12 December.
Log your catch and join the toad busting fun from your own home!
How does it work?
1️ The idea is to get together with friends and family, get outside and collect cane toads from your local environment.
2️ Log your data online to enter this fun competition and be in the draw for some very exciting prizes! https://watergum.org/toad-busting-database/
3️ The team or individual that catches the most cane toads wins!
First prize is a family pass to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.
Second prize is a toad busting kit.
Third prize is a Steve Parish kids’ cane toad story book and a cane toad control manual.
Prizes are drawn on Monday 19 December!
What do I need to get started?
• Bucket with a lid
• Gloves
• Torch
• Pick-up stick (optional)
Visit the Watergum website https://watergum.org/canetoads/ to learn about:
Cane toad Vs native frog ID
Humane euthanasia
How to log your catches
How to set up a community toad busting group
Captured toads can be donated at local Tweed Shire cane toad drop-off points and will be used by Watergum to create toad tadpole lures. Find your nearest drop off point at https://fal.cn/3tF26
Find out more visit https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/…/invasive-animals/cane-toads
Here you will also find a video about how to correctly identify cane toads and humanely euthanise them. For more information contact canetoads@watergum.org

Beach Clean with TurtleWatch GC @ Paradise Point
2022-12-10 07:30 - 10:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Paradise Point Pier, Esplanade, Paradise Point, QLD 4216, Paradise Point, 4216, AU
A TurtleWatch Beach Clean by Watergum and Sea World sponsored by Landcare Australia, Billabong and Boardriders

Join TurtleWatch for a Beach Clean at various local beaches this turtle season!
F﻿rom November through to March, TurtleWatch Gold Coast in collaboration with Watergum and Sea World will be visiting beaches along the Gold Coast to spread awareness about turtle activity. These beach cleans ups will aim to educate local communities on the importance of marine turtles, their presence on the Gold Coast, and what we can do to help!
Guided turtles walks will run simultaneously whilst rubbish is removed from turtle nesting habitats. As we collect rubbish, a TurtleWatch representative will run through how to conduct TurtleWalk so attendees can conduct their own independently and contribute to turtle data!
The TurtleWalk will go through the following components:

General turtle education
Turtle ID and patterns
How to monitor turtle activity to collect data
Turtle First Aid
TurtleWatch Data entry

This event is a great way to improve your turtle knowledge as well as the techniques used to monitor turtle activity here on the Gold Coast.
Please register to receive event details. Please cancel if you are not able to join us so we can give your spot to someone else.
This program is supported Landcare Australia, Billabong and Boardriders.

Waterway Fun with Watergum - Kids Workshop
2022-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Gould Adams Community Centre, 558 Kingston Road, Kingston, QLD 4114, Kingston, 4114, AU
Join us for a fun-packed and interactive workshop where kids will learn all about waterways and waterbugs!

Come along to discover more about our waterways and the hundreds of different species of waterbugs that call them home! This is a hands-on session that we know kids (and adults) will thoroughly enjoy.
Kids will become scientist as they forage and discover waterbugs from river and creek samples. They’ll be using all sorts of special equipment to learn how to collect and identify these important insects.
Waterbugs play a vital role in our waterways and their diversity helps us understand the health of local rivers and creeks. They’re also an important food source for many creatures, including the platypus!
Important information:

Registrations required for children only. Places are limited.
Suitable for ages 5 years and older – parent/guardian supervision required.
Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions and do not attend if you are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up your place to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact the Councils Environment Team on (07) 3412 4491 or environment@logan.qld.gov.au.
For more information email info@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.

Waterbugs Survey - Belivah Creek
2022-12-03 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Belivah Creek (near Alexander Watt Park), 28 Richland Drive, Bannockburn, QLD 4207, Bannockburn, 4207, AU
Calling budding water investigators of all ages!

Join us for our Waterbugs Survey and learn how to be a clever water investigator using all sorts of special equipment. You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs!
Using your detective skills, you will be encouraged to discover and identify the amazing creatures lurking under the surface. You will learn how to forage for waterbugs and to check out what else is hidden in our waterways.
Waterbugs are not only an important food source for many creatures, but they play a vital role in the health of our waterways. Some are very sensitive to pollution, so through monitoring their numbers and diversity we can keep track of how healthy our waterways are.
The data collected is nationally recognised and shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways.
Important information:

Sign up today, spaces are limited!
This event is suitable for children 6 and over – parental/guardian supervision required.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up your place to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact the Councils Environment Team on (07) 3412 4491 or environment@logan.qld.gov.au.
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.

Gold Coast BioBlitz - Numinbah Valley
2022-11-25 16:00 - 2022-11-27 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
A weekend of wildlife surveys!
We are very excited to announce our third Gold Coast Bioblitz! In November 2022, we will be exploring and surveying in the incredible Numinbah Valley flora and fauna. No matter your experience, this is the perfect opportunity for all natures lovers to spend time in the field with an enthusiastic expert. You are guaranteed to learn something new, develop your ID skills and connect with some fellow nature lovers.
There are a wide variety of surveys to join, so you’re sure to find something you love! Go on as many surveys as you like, choose from birds, reptiles, fungi, gliders, crayfish, mammal trapping, fish, glow worms, bees, macropods, flora, frogs, bats and more!
If you want to learn more about Gold Coast’s fascinating biodiversity then this is the event for you! As well as our many wildlife surveys we have a whole program of environmental workshops, presentations and activities going on at basecamp, so join us with the family for the whole weekend!
This year we are excited to announce the introduction of kid’s surveys. These will be fun, educational, and interactive walks around basecamp for the little ecologists. You can book bunk beds, spend the weekend doing wildlife surveys, attend workshops and connect with other environmental enthusiasts.
Tickets will come on sale October 13th.
More info on our website: https://watergum.org/gold-coast-bioblitz/

Weekend Package
The ultimate package for a weekend of all-inclusive food and accommodation.

6 meals and 2 nights accommodation – $180 per person

Accommodation
Make the most of the weekend and stay with our accommodation at the Bornhoffen Centre. Children under 5 are free.

Bunk beds for individuals – $35 per night
Bunk beds for small groups/families – sleeps 6-8 – $200 per night

Meals
You will have the option to purchase meal tickets for the following meal times:

Breakfast: Saturday and Sunday – $14 per person*
Lunch: Saturday and Sunday – $18 per person*
Dinner: Friday and Saturday – $20 per person*

*Fees apply for adults and children aged 5-12 years. Children under 5 are free. Dietary options are available. Please indicate when purchasing your tickets of any dietary restrictions. You are NOT allowed to bring your own meals, meal tickets must be pre-purchased.

Day Pass

If you are looking to visit during the day and attend workshops or surveys, a daily fee will apply for the days of visit.

Adults and children aged 12+ – $10 per day
Children 5-11 – $5 per day
Children under 5 – free

Surveys
Choose from a range of guided surveys featuring a range of flora and fauna options, perfect for every interest. Please ensure to check the difficulty grade of the survey before purchasing.
Easy – easy terrain/steady pace/short distance
Medium – maybe some slippery rocks/steep bits/further to travel
Hard – moderate terrain with obstacles such as rocks, logs, long grass/may require some scrambling
Mountain Goat – difficult terrain/going off the path, scrambling and climbing, very steep ground
Surveys are suitable for people aged 12 and over – $20

Children
This is a family-friendly event, however, children must be supervised at all times. Before you purchase survey tickets for children, please make sure the survey is age and difficulty appropriate.
For children under 5 years of age, accommodation and catering are FREE!
Kids surveys are suitable for children aged over 5, accompanied by a paying adult. If you plan to attend a survey and leave your child behind, please make sure they are left with a responsible adult.

How to book your ticket

Example A: Peter (29) wants to join the BioBlitz for the whole weekend. He chooses the full weekend accommodation and meal package ($180). He then selects individual survey tickets; one for the Friday night ($20), one survey ticket for Saturday morning ($20), one for Saturday night ($20) and one for Sunday morning ($20). He won’t purchase a ticket for the Saturday afternoon as he is keen to sit in on some of the workshops at the basecamp (FREE!). His BioBlitz cost will be $260. Peter reckons that’s a pretty good deal for a full weekend of flora and fauna goodness.
Example B: Virginia (68) is keen to join 2 surveys on the Saturday. The Saturday morning surveys starts at 5:30AM so Virginia chooses to stay the night on Friday so she doesn’t have to get up very early to get to the event. She selects to stay in a single bunk ($35) and then books a Saturday morning survey (easy grade) ($20) and the Saturday afternoon survey (easy grade) ($20). Because of her bad knee, she can’t join the Medium and Mountain Goat grade surveys. She also takes out 3 meal tickets for Saturday Breakfast ($14), Saturday Lunch ($18) and Saturday Dinner ($20) as she is going to stay in the evening to join some presentations (FREE!). Her BioBlitz cost will be $127.
Example C: Susan is looking to bring her family of 7 on the Saturdy night as the family have a keen interest in learning about the Gold Coast flora and fauna. Susan chooses to book the family cabin ($200) so that the family can be together. The family will require Saturday dinner ($140) and breakfast Sunday ($98). Susan has a two 6 year olds, a 7 year old, an 8 year old and a teenager. Susan chooses to book a survey for the teenager and the dad to go on Sunday morning ($40) and decides she will take the little ones to a kids survey (FREE!). Her BioBlitz cost will be $478, only $68 per person!

Safety Guidelines
Please take into account your physical abilities whilst purchasing tickets. Please make sure to read each individual ticket description carefully as this will mention if it is easy, medium, hard or mountain goat. Don’t overestimate your abilities as you will be out in the bush for multiple hours! There are plenty of free presentations and workshops at our basecamp throughout Saturday and Sunday so you will be able to enjoy the event even if you can’t join our surveys.
Covid Safe
The event will run in accordance with Government advice. This will be monitored and updated as per all requirements.

Beach Clean with TurtleWatch GC @ Tugun
2022-11-19 07:30 - 10:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Wyberba Street Reserve, Toolona Street, Tugun, QLD 4224, Tugun, 4224, AU
A TurtleWatch Beach Clean by Watergum and Sea World sponsored by Landcare Australia, Billabong and Boardriders

Join TurtleWatch for a Beach Clean at various local beaches this turtle season!
From November through to March, TurtleWatch Gold Coast in collaboration with Watergum and Sea World will be visiting beaches along the Gold Coast to spread awareness about turtle activity. These beach cleans ups will aim to educate local communities on the importance of marine turtles, their presence on the Gold Coast, and what we can do to help!
Guided turtles walks will run simultaneously whilst rubbish is removed from turtle nesting habitats. As we collect rubbish, a TurtleWatch representative will run through how to conduct TurtleWalk so attendees can conduct their own independently and contribute to turtle data!
The TurtleWalk will go through the following components:

General turtle education
Turtle ID and patterns
How to monitor turtle activity to collect data
Turtle First Aid
TurtleWatch Data entry

This event is a great way to improve your turtle knowledge as well as the techniques used to monitor turtle activity here on the Gold Coast.
Please register to receive event details. Please cancel if you are not able to join us so we can give your spot to someone else.
This program is supported Landcare Australia, Billabong and Boardriders.

NaturallyGC- Platypus Insights
2022-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Nerang, Further details provided at bottom of confirmation email, Nerang, QLD 4211, Nerang, 4211, AU
Join us for a closer insight of the mysterious Platypus

Join us and learn all about the platypus, an amazing semi-aquatic mammal that is endemic to Eastern Australia and Tasmania. The workshop will cover all aspects of the platypus history, biology, behaviour, and the current research and citizen science occurring here on the Gold Coast.

Suitable for adults and ages 12 plus
This is an indoor workshop. Wheelchair accessible.
Registration required.
Further location details provided within registration confirmation email.

Presented by Watergum
Supported by Division 5 Peter Young

Froggy Fun with Watergum
2022-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Greenwood Lakes, Creekside Court, Forestdale, QLD 4118, Forestdale, 4118, AU
Join us out in nature for this interactive kids workshop that will teach you all about the froggy friends that we have in our environment.

Come along to one of Logan’s local parks for this hands-on workshop during FrogID Week to learn all about our native frogs and what you can do to help them in your garden!
Australia is home to more than 240 species of frogs that come in many different shapes and sizes. They are a favourite visitor in gardens, and it doesn’t matter where you are in the City of Logan or how big your outdoor space is, you will surely have frogs lurking nearby.
This workshop, that both kids and adults will thoroughly enjoy, includes an introductory presentation that will help you to identify your hopping friends and learn all about their specific needs. You’ll also be guided through how to make a frog hotel that will then be placed in the local park for you to come back and check for froggy friends.
Important information:

Sign up today, spaces are limited!
This event is suitable for children 4 and over – parental/guardian supervision required.
Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions and do not attend if you are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up your place to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact the Councils Environment Team on (07) 3412 4491 or environment@logan.qld.gov.au.
For more information email canetoads@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.

Erosion Control & Pasture Management Field Day
2022-11-12 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Numinbah Valley School of Arts, 2136 Nerang Murwillumbah Road, Numinbah Valley, QLD 4211, Numinbah Valley, 4211, AU
Erosion Control & Pasture Management Field Day

Landholders are invited to attend a free erosion control and pasture management field day at Numinbah Valley to learn about cost effective measures to control erosion and improve soil health, pasture condition and native vegetation.

Healthy Land & Water, in partnership with Watergum Community Inc. and Seqwater, are hosting the field day for hinterland landholders to have the opportunity to look at local project sites and discuss options and practical management solutions to reduce erosion and maintain good pasture and land condition on their properties.

Following the site visits, we will head back to the Numinbah Valley Community Hall for presentations where you will have further opportunity to meet the teams and other local landholders over lunch.

Topics will include:

• Erosion control principles and small-scale, cost-effective gully erosion control options.

• Managing groundcover and riparian vegetation to assist in erosion control.

• Managing and maintaining healthy diverse pastures and good land condition.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Site visits are planned so please ensure you have appropriate clothing & footwear including a hat for the field session.

For more information call or email Kristyn Way: info@watergum.org or 07 2103 5796

R﻿SVP’s are essential so be sure to register.

This activity is supported by Healthy Land & Water and Watergum Community Inc, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.
