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Water Quality - Coomera
2019-08-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-08-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-07-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-07-27 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Coomera, Coomera, QLD 4209, Coomera, 4209, AU
Learn how healthy our waterways are through water quality sampling!
The Water Quality Monitoring is coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit. The program is a collaboration with Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College.
The program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on waterways health, trends and impacts.
The program is open to the wider community and we really encourage everyone to participate and learn new skills whilst collecting vital data! We aim to collaborate with more community groups to be able expand the program in the next few months.
We are heading out with our Coomera Crew! Meeting location to be confirmed. Meeting time is at 09:00 AM at the Gecko House in Currumbin. Please be aware that this activity involves driving to different locations to take water samples.
Please make sure to register to get all the updates!
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

Platypus Watch Survey
2019-08-18 05:00 - 09:00 | Nerang River, Nerang, QLD, Nerang, AU
PlatypusWatch – Register through email!
PlatypusWatch needs your help to learn more about where platypus live and where they are disappearing. PlatypusWatch is a community-based program and involves members of the community undertaking platypus surveys, promoting and recording platypus sightings and assessing platypus habitats. This information is used to identify what education and conservation actions are needed to help protect this mammal.
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 illegal capture.
Join us on our Surveys in August and September 2019 where we hopefully see some youngsters explore our waterways.
Make sure to email us on gcplatypus@gmail.com to register and get all the information for our surveys as well as the compulsory induction!

Beaches to Bushland - Carrara Floodplain Landcare Group
2019-08-17 08:00 - 10:00
The Carrara Floodplain Landcare Group was established in 2014 and is partnered with the Natural Areas Management Unit under the Beaches to Bushland Volunteer Landcare Program. The group assists with the restoration of City of Gold Coast-managed Carrara Floodplain Park.
The group’s activities consist of environmental weed control and planting native plant species where required.
Aims

encourage active community involvement and ownership
control environmental weed species impacting the site and promote the expansion of native canopy cover
provide learning opportunities for local landholders in “ecological restoration”
improve and increase habitat opportunities for native wildlife
restore and improve the structure of the existing native vegetation within the park using revegetation and assisted regeneration techniques
strengthen relationships in the community

The group meet on the third Saturday of the month from February to November.
Time: 8am – 10am
Location: Cairngorm Street, Carrara
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirts, pants, sunscreen, hat and some water. Gloves are compulsory.

Currumbin Creek Care Group
2019-08-17 08:00 - 10:00, 2019-07-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Currumbin, Currumbin Creek Reach Park, Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley, Australia
The Currumbin Creek Care Group was established in 2008 and assists with restoring native vegetation along 1.5kms of public parkland on the lower reaches of Currumbin Creek.
When: The third Saturday of the month from February to November
Where: Various locations within Currumbin Creek Reach Park, Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley
Time: 8am to 10am

Platypus Watch Survey
2019-08-17 05:00 - 09:00 | Currumbin, Currumbin, QLD 4223, Currumbin, 4223, AU

Friends of the Burleigh Head National Park
2019-08-11 08:30 - 11:00, 2019-07-14 08:30 - 11:00
Friends of Burleigh Head National Park is a volunteer group who work together with QLD Parks & Wildlife Service to reduce the impacts of a range of weed species within Burleigh Head National Park. Come and join us!
The Friends meet the second Sunday of each month.
Please bring drinking water, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and your dedication to the environment…. And anyone that could contribute to this beautiful National Park.
Meet: Sunday 13th of January
Where: We will meet at the Northern entrance to the park.
Time: 8:30am to 11:00am

Coomera River Catchment Group
2019-08-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Regatta Waters Park, Princeton Street Oxenford, Gold Coast, QLD, Gold Coast, AU
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 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.

Beaches to Bushland - Coomera River Catchment Group
2019-08-10 08:00 - 10:00
The Coomera River Catchment Group has been active for the past ten years in a number of areas on and around the Coomera River. This group works in conjunction with the City of Gold Coast and has the maintenance and improvement of Waterhen Lake as its current focus.
Join us at Regatta Waters Park, Tamborine-Oxenford Rd, Oxenford every second Saturday of the month from 8.00am to 10.00am!
More volunteers are always welcome. If you are interested in joining please see below for dates, times and locations.
Dates: second Saturday of the month from February to November
Time: 8am – 10am
Place: Regatta Waters Park, Tamborine-Oxenford Rd across from the Waterhen Lake or enter through Graywillow Boulevard.
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirt, pants, sunscreen, hat and some water.
For more information please contact the Natural Areas Management Unit on 07 55811 537 or email namu@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group
2019-08-10 08:00 - 10:00, 2019-07-13 08:00 - 10:00
The Gold Coast’s beautiful natural environment allows us to enjoy a lifestyle like no other city. By volunteering in a Bushcare Group you can help protect, maintain and enhance our natural areas by participating in activities such as identifying and controlling weeds, identifying and encouraging native species, maintaining your site and planting native trees where required. You can actively play a part by joining the Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group.
The Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group was established in April of 2013 and is partnered with the Natural Areas Management Unit under the Beaches to Bushland Volunteer Landcare Program. The group assists with the restoration of City of Gold Coast-managed Davenport Park along the upper reaches of Bonogin Creek.
The group’s activities consist of environmental weed control and planting native riparian species where required.
The group meet on the first Saturday of the month from February to November
Time: 8am – 10am
Location: Davenport Park, Parkmeadows Road, Bonogin
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirts, pants, sunscreen, hat and some water. Gloves are compulsory.
For more information on how you can join contact the Natural Areas Management Unit on 07 5581 1537 or namu@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

Tarrabora Reserve Bushcare Group
2019-08-10 08:00 - 10:00, 2019-07-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Tarrobora Reserve, Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach, Australia
The Tarrabora Reserve Bushcare Group was established on 2 March 1999 and assists with controlling environmental weeds and the revegetation of native plant species. The group is partnered with the Natural Areas Management Unit (NAMU) under the Beaches to Bushland Volunteer Landcare Program.
Tarrabora Reserve is a popular parkland located on Currumbin Creek at Palm Beach. It was saved from development in the 1960s and 70s by locals and a group known as the Currumbin Estuary Protection Committee, which has since changed its name to Friends of Currumbin.
The Reserve is under the management of the City of Gold Coast (NAMU) and looked after by the Tarrabora Reserve Bushcare Group along with the Friends of Currumbin, who continue to carry out the role of protecting the Currumbin area.
Dates: second Saturday of the month from February to November
Time: 8am – 10am
Place: Tarrabora Reserve, Currumbin
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirt, pants, sunscreen, hat and some water.

Elanora Bushcare Group Tree Planting
2019-08-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Schuster Park, Larch Street Tallebudgera, Gold Coast, QLD, Gold Coast, AU
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 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.

Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group
2019-08-06 08:00 - 10:00
The Elanora Bushcare Group was established on 6 February 2000 and is partnered with the Natural Areas Management Unit under the Beaches to Bushland Volunteer Restoration program. The group assists with the restoration of the Elanora Wetlands Reserve and Schusters Park located at the end of Tallebudgera Drive, Elanora. The group’s activities include weed control and revegetation and, since starting the group, has planted over 800 native trees, shrubs, vines and grasses that have provided habitat opportunities for local wildlife. The group has also hosted numerous school and business groups who have assisted with their efforts.
The area is home to over 60 different species of birds with other animals such as native sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps) and common tree snakes (Dendrelaphis punctulastus) being seen on regular occasions. A butterfly-friendly garden has been established within the wetlands area and can be seen by walking along the trail, with some interpretive signage along the way.
The group has received nominations for two special bushcare awards. The first was in 2002, when it was a finalist in The Shade and Spade Committee’s Queensland Arbour Day Awards in which the group were runners up. The second was in 2006, when the group was a finalist in the Gold Coast Australia Day Awards Ceremony and was presented with the overall Environment Achievement Award.
Volunteer days are on the first Tuesday of the month from February to November.
Times: 8am – 10am
Place: Schuster Park, Heather Street, Tallebudgera or Elanora Wetlands, Palm Beach
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirts and pants, sunscreen, hat and some water.
For more information contact our Natural Areas Management Unit on 07 5581 1537.

Seagrass survey - Tallebudgera creek
2019-08-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Tallebudgera (TL1), Tallebudgera Drive, Gold Coast, QLD 4221, Gold Coast, 4221, AU
Learn to love this unlikely environmental champion: Seagrass!
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established citizen science program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast, following globally standardised Seagrass-Watch scientific monitoring techniques. We collect valuable information on the regions seagrass condition while also monitoring sea turtle and seahorse presence! The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the region, aiming to distribute information on seagrass and its ecological value.
We are heading out to Tallebudgera creek on the 3rd of August for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 2.00 PM at Tallebudgera creek
Suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, if you have any questions please contact us!
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
info@watergum.org

Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group
2019-08-03 08:00 - 10:00
The Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group was established in April 1999. It was the first official bushcare group partnered with the Natural Areas Management Unit under the Beaches to Bushland Volunteer Landcare Program.
The Gold Coast’s beautiful natural environment allows us to enjoy a lifestyle like no other city. By volunteering in a bushcare group you can help protect, maintain and enhance our natural areas and make a difference to your local natural environment. It’s also a chance to meet like-minded people and learn new skills that can be applied in your own backyard.
The group assists with the restoration of the City of Gold Coast managed Hinterland Regional Park located in Mudgeeraba. The site is approximately 72 hectares in size and is bordered by Mudgeeraba Creek, Bonogin Creek and Hardys Road. It is home to over 158 bird species including the glossy black cockatoo and a range of other native animals including the endangered Richmond Birdwing butterfly.
The group’s activities include controlling environmental weeds and revegetation projects. The group has contributed to planting over 70,000 native species and has held large community planting days with schools and organisations such as Green Corps.
Volunteer days are on the first Saturday of the month from February to December.
Time: 8am – 10am
Place: Hinterland Regional Park, Hardys Road, Mudgeeraba
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirts, pants, sunscreen, hat and some water.
For more information please contact the Natural Areas Management Unit on 07 5581 1537 or email namu@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

Seagrass survey - Wavebreak Island
2019-08-02 13:15 - 17:15 | Wave Break Island, Main Beach, QLD 4217, Main Beach, 4217, AU
Learn to love this unlikely environmental champion: Seagrass!
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established citizen science program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast, following globally standardised Seagrass-Watch scientific monitoring techniques. We collect valuable information on the regions seagrass condition while also monitoring sea turtle and seahorse presence! The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the region, aiming to distribute information on seagrass and its ecological value.
We are heading out to Wavebreak Island on the 2nd of August for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 1.15PM at the Labrador boat ramp
All age levels are welcome!
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
info@watergum.org

Seagrass survey - South Stradbroke
2019-07-31 12:00 - 16:00 | South Stradbroke, South Stradbroke, QLD 4216, South Stradbroke, 4216, AU
Learn to love this unlikely environmental champion: Seagrass!
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established citizen science program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast, following globally standardised Seagrass-Watch scientific monitoring techniques. We collect valuable information on the regions seagrass condition while also monitoring sea turtle and seahorse presence! The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the region, aiming to distribute information on seagrass and its ecological value.
We are heading out to South Stradbroke Island on the 31st of August for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 12.00 PM at the Labrador boat ramp
Suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, if you have any questions please contact us!
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
info@watergum.org

Waterbugs & Water Quality - Tallebudgera
2019-07-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera, QLD 4228, Tallebudgera, 4228, AU
Learn how healthy our waterways are by identifying heaps of different waterbugs.
The Waterbug Gold Coast program is coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit. The program is a collaboration with Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers & Austinville Landcare.
The program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on waterways health, waterbug identification, diversity and composition, trends and impacts. We will also monitor the water quality at the same time!
The program is open to the wider community and we really encourage everyone to participate and learn new skills whilst collecting vital data! We aim to collaborate with more community groups to be able to expand the program in the next months.
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).
Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

Waterbugs & Water Quality - Austinville
2019-07-28 08:30 - 10:30 | Austinville, Austinville, QLD 4213, Austinville, 4213, AU
Learn how healthy our waterways are through water quality sampling!
The Water Quality Monitoring is coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit. The program is a collaboration with Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College.
The program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on waterways health, trends and impacts.
The program is open to the wider community and we really encourage everyone to participate and learn new skills whilst collecting vital data! We aim to collaborate with more community groups to be able expand the program in the next few months.
We are heading out with our Austinville Crew! Meeting time is at 09:00 AM at 621 Austinville Rd. Please be aware that this activity involves driving to different locations to take water samples.
Please make sure to register to get all the updates!
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

Austinville Landcare Group
2019-07-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Austinville, Various locations along Upper Mudgeeraba Creek via Austinville Road, Australia
The Austinville Landcare Group was established in November 2005 and is partnered with the Natural Areas Management Unit under the Beaches to Bushland, Volunteer Landcare Program. The group assists with the restoration of City-managed Austinville Community Park and Austinville Conservation Area along the upper reaches of Mudgeeraba Creek. The group’s activities consist of environmental weed control and planting native riparian species where required.
The Austinville Valley is located between Mudgeeraba and Springbrook and was previously known for banana farming but is now known for its beautiful rainforests and stunning creek lines. The group’s main focus is on the riparian areas along Mudgeeraba Creek with activities including weed control and revegetation where required.
The vegetation along these sections of Mudgeeraba Creek is classed as Regional Ecosystem type 12.3.2. This vegetation type is characterised by the presence of the canopy tree, Flooded Gum. This ‘of concern’ community is found in alluvial flats amongst hilly terrain, in the southern half of the city where there is more rainfall.
Working bees are on the last Sunday of the month from February to November.
Time: 8am – 10am
Place: Austinville Conservation Area, 621 Austinville Road and Austinville Community Park, Staghorn Drive. Please call to prior to confirm location.
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirt, pants, sunscreen, hat and some water. Gloves are compulsory.
For more information, please contact the Natural Areas Management Unit on 07 5581 1537 or namu@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Waterbugs & Water Quality - Currumbin
2019-07-27 09:00 - 23:00 | Long Tan Park, Currumbin Valley, QLD 4223, Currumbin Valley, 4223, AU
Learn how healthy our waterways are by identifying heaps of different waterbugs.
The Waterbug Gold Coast program is coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit. The program is a collaboration with Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers & Austinville Landcare.
The program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on waterways health, waterbug identification, diversity and composition, trends and impacts. We will also monitor the water quality at the same time!
The program is open to the wider community and we really encourage everyone to participate and learn new skills whilst collecting vital data! We aim to collaborate with more community groups to be able to expand the program in the next few months.
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).
Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

Numinbah Valley Restoration Project
2019-07-27 08:30 - 10:30
Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre Parents & Citizens Association Incorporated (NVEEC P&C) was established in 2012 with the objective offacilitating the development and further improvement of the School, and fostering community interest in environmental education within the local and broader community of the Gold Coast.
In 2014 NVEEC P&C commenced a community environmental restoration project on a portion of public land in the Numinbah Valley (next to the School of Arts building). The aim of this project is to rehabilitate a weed infested drainage line to an area with improved natural values. The site chosen has a high profile within the local community and is an ideal place to promote the value of riparian vegetation and demonstrate techniques used in rehabilitation work. Tasks vary on site from session to session and often include elements of planting, maintenance weeding and mulching.
Site
Meeting Point is Numinbah Valley School of Arts carpark. Project site is adjacent to the carpark- a drainage line flowing into the Nerang River.
Time
8:30-10:30am. We often have a cuppa tea after!
Bring
Enclosed shoes, gloves, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent.
Have a look at this video which outlines the original condition of the site, the goals of the project and the works undertaken was produced in 2016.

Waterbugs & Water Quality - Coomera
2019-07-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Coomera, Coomera, QLD 4209, Coomera, 4209, AU
Learn how healthy our waterways are by identifying heaps of different waterbugs.
The Waterbug Gold Coast program is coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit. The program is a collaboration with Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers & Austinville Landcare.
The program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on waterways health, waterbug identification, diversity and composition, trends and impacts. We will also monitor the water quality at the same time!
The program is open to the wider community and we really encourage everyone to participate and learn new skills whilst collecting vital data! We aim to collaborate with more community groups to be able to expand the program in the next months.
We are heading out with the Coomera Crew! Location to be confirmed. 9-11am.
Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

Beaches to Bushland - Boonooroo Park Bushcare Group
2019-07-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Boonooroo Park, Boonooroo Park, Hickey Way, Carrara, Australia
The Boonooroo Park Bushcare Group was established in 2004 and assists with the restoration of the urban natural area Boonooroo Park.
When: The third Saturday of the month from February to November
Where: Boonooroo Park, Hickey Way, Carrara
Time: 8am to 10am

Please wear appropriate clothing, sturdy boots, hat, gloves and bring some water.
