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Gold Coast ToadTrack - Community Toad Bust Third Night
2026-01-10 19:00 - 21:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve, Casuarina Drive, Elanora, QLD 4221, Elanora, 4221, AU
Come along to Watergum Community’s second cane toad busting night.

We have partnered with the City of Gold Coast to bring cane toad control to the Gold Coast this season.
Cane Toads in the Gold Coast cause declines in our native wildlife, poison domestic pets and have negative impacts on our local agricultural industries.
We are working together to humanely and effectively control this pest species and create safe havens for biodiversity!
Join our Toad Bust and work together to control cane toads:
? Saturday, 10 January 2026⏰ 7pm?Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve on Casuarina Drive, Elanora. Parking can be found Casuarina Drive.
Toad busting is a fun event, appropriate for the whole family! Come along to:

meet some like-minded individuals
learn some new toad busting skills
make a difference for our environment

This Bust is extra special because we’ll be continuing our new research project ToadTrack on the Gold Coast. This research project will assess whether consistent Toad Busting efforts can impact Cane Toad populations over time and will run for 3 years.
?How the event will run:
Watergum staff will welcome you with a brief educational talk, followed by an introduction to our new research project and how YOU can get involved!
We will then split into groups and work together to clear the park of as many cane toads as we can!
Please wear closed in shoes and appropriate clothing for the outdoors at night. If you have a toad busting kit, please bring it along on the night! If not, Watergum will have some gear available to use.
Toad busting kit equipment:

Bucket
Rubber or garden gloves
Torch
Pick up stick optional

We can’t wait to see you there and work together to make a real difference!
Spaces are limited so please register to attend.
You can find out more information about cane toads at watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/
If you have questions about the event, please contact Watergum at canetoads@watergum.org or 07 2103 5796.
Proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.

Gold Coast Community Beach Cleans for Conservation - Main Beach
2026-01-14 08:00 - 10:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Philip Park, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, QLD 4217, Main Beach, 4217, AU
Join Watergum for a community beach clean and learn about the incredible marine life that calls the Gold Coast home.

Join Watergum for a Gold Coast Community Beach Clean for Conservation and learn about the incredible marine life that calls the Gold Coast home. From dugongs to whales, seagrass meadows to rocky reefs, and of course our much-loved marine turtles, our coastline is teeming with life worth protecting.

As we clean up the beach together, you’ll learn about:

The different marine species found along our shores and reefs
How to spot and report sightings of these species
The important role of these habitats in supporting marine ecosystems
Why the Gold Coast is such an important nesting and feeding area for marine turtles
How to get involved and connect with organisations making a difference for our marine environment

To maximise our impact, we also complete a Beach Clean audit and submit the data to the Tangaroa Blue Australian Marine Debris Initiative, contributing to national efforts to reduce ocean pollution.

This event is the perfect opportunity to give back to nature, expand your marine knowledge, and take part in hands-on conservation. Families, friends, community groups, and ocean lovers of all kinds are welcome!

?️ Date: 14th January 2025
⏰ Time: 8am – 10am
? Location: Philip Park, Main Beach

Please register to receive event details. If you’re unable to attend, kindly cancel your ticket so we can offer your spot to someone else.

Gold Coast Community Beach Cleans for Conservation is proudly funded through the Queensland Government’s Community Sustainability Action grant program.

2026 Great Cane Toad Bust
2026-01-17 00:00 - 2026-01-25 23:59 (Australia/Brisbane)
Join Australia’s BIGGEST Cane Toad Bust!

Every year, Cane Toads (Rhinella marina) wreak havoc on Australian native wildlife, poison thousands of pets and even impact local agriculture.

Join us in Australia’s biggest cane toad bust for a week of tadpole trapping by day and cane toad busting by night.

Every Cane Toad Counts
https://watergum.org/greatcanetoadbust/

Getting involved is easy:
Get ready for the bust! You can join in the Great Cane Toad Bust on your own, or by teaming up with friends, family and neighbours! Check our website for community events happening near you.
Tackle Cane Toads in your area! Get out toad busting and tadpole trapping for most effective Cane Toad control. Count your catch afterwards and submit your data to join the Bust
Humanely euthanise your toads. Check out our humane euthanasia guide and responsibly dispose of all Cane Toads. In some areas, Drop Off Points accept live toads and will euthanise for you – check our website for more details!
In previous years we removed over 50,000 Cane Toads – let’s beat that this year!
It’s a fun activity for the whole family while doing something beneficial for the environment.

Head to www.watergum.org/greatcanetoadbust for event information, help with native frog Vs cane toad ID, information on humane euthanasia and more.

Logan Online Cane Toad Busting Challenge
2026-01-19 08:00 - 2026-01-25 23:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
The race is on to see which Logan locals can win the title of Toad Busting Champion by removing the most cane toads from their area this week!

This event is extra special as it coincides with the Great Cane Toad Bust – Watergum’s annual event to get as many Australians on-ground controlling cane toads as possible.
Let’s see how Logan residents can compete with other regions in Australia.

How does it work?

Register by joining the Facebook Event page https://www.facebook.com/events/1748544402458821
Get together with friends and family, get outside and collect cane toads from your local environment.
Log your data online to enter and be in the draw for some very exciting prizes to be announced soon! Submission form here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/…/258adb07fc874cfca5fc7112…

The team or individual that catches the most cane toads wins!*

Equipment you will need: Bucket with a lid Gloves Torch Pick-up stick (optional)

Let’s make a difference, let’s impact cane toads!

Visit the Watergum website https://watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/ to learn about: Cane Toad vs native frog identification Humane euthanasia of toads How to log your catches

Stay tuned for announcements of prizes up for grabs!

Captured cane toads can be taken to local Logan drop off points for humane euthanasia, find your nearest drop off point here:https://watergum.org/humane-euthanasia/

This event is funded by City of Logan.

Logan City Council - Community Toad Bust
2026-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Berrinba Wetlands, Wayne Goss Drive, Browns Plains, QLD 4118, Browns Plains, 4118, AU
Join us for an evening adventure as we team up to tackle those pesky cane toads!

Get ready for a hands-on session where you’ll get the opportunity to play a part in reducing cane toad numbers and protecting our local biodiversity! Cane toads are unfortunately common across Logan – causing declines in native wildlife, poisoning domestic pets, and having negative impacts on our local ecosystems and agricultural industries.
Experts from Watergum will guide you through how to identify cane toads at different stages of their lifecycle, and ways to safely and humanely capture them. You’ll also learn all about the ecological impact of this pest species in your own backyard, ways to toad proof your home, and how to create habitat for native frogs and other wildlife.
This event is ideal for families, frog and nature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in working together to make a positive impact in their local area.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

This event is designed for adults and families.
Recommended for ages 6 years and older with parent/guardian supervision.
This is an outdoor event in a bushland environment. Participants must be physically able to be stand and walk through a park for up to 2 hours.
We will euthanise and dispose of the toads humanely and responsibly after the event.
You must register and secure a ticket for all people attending. Spaces are limited.
Detailed event information will be sent to the email address provided upon registering.

INFORMATION FOR THE DAY OF THE EVENT:

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the event to check in.
Please wear fully enclosed shoes and long sleeved clothes. Bring along drinking water, insect repellent, torch, bucket with a lid, rubber or garden gloves and a litter picker (optional).
This event may be cancelled or postponed if the weather conditions aren’t suitable. We will notify you via text and email no later than 1 hour prior to the start of the event.

Currumbin Toad Busting
2026-01-24 18:45 - 20:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Robert Neumann Park, 449 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley, QLD 4223, Currumbin Valley, 4223, AU
Watergum Community has teamed up with Currumbin Valley Toad Busters to host a cane toad busting event during the 2026 Great Cane Toad Bust.

Join us in Australia’s biggest cane toad bust challenge to create safe havens for native wildlife and pets.
Event details:
?️ Saturday, 24 January 2026
⏰ 6.45pm-8pm
? Robert Neumann Park

Toad busting gear to bring along:

A deep bucket
Gloves
Torch
Closed shoes
Optional: A high-vis vest if you have one, rubbish pickers or tongs if you don’t want to touch the cane toads.

The 2026 Great Cane Toad Bust was proudly sponsored by MM Pty Ltd and Haymans Electrical.

Tweed Shire Council Online Toad Busting Challenge (Part 1)
2026-01-30 08:00 - 2026-02-08 23:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
Tweed Shire Council is challenging residents to see which Tweed locals can win the title of Toad Busting Champion by removing the most cane toads from their area this week!
How does it work?

Get together with friends and family, head outside and remove cane toads from your local environment.
Log your data online to enter and be in the draw for some exciting prizes! Submit data here: https://arcg.is/00jvKb0

The team or individual that catches the most cane toads, wins! If you’d like to keep up to date who is topping the leaderboard, please join the event Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1926140421320555
Equipment you will need: Bucket with a lid Gloves Torch Pick-up stick (optional)
All the cane toads collected can be delivered to local Tweed Shire cane toad drop-off points. See locations here: https://watergum.org/drop-off-points-cane-toads/
A FREE webinar will become available at the Tweed Shire Council Website which will teach you everything you need to know about cane toad control in the Tweed Shire. Stay tuned
Let’s make a difference, let’s impact cane toads!
This event is funded by Tweed Shire Council as part of their Community Cane Toad Control Initiative.
Visit the Watergum website https://watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/ to learn about:Cane Toad vs native frog identificationToad busting and tadpole trapping Humane euthanasia of toads How to log your catch

Ipswich Online Cane Toad Challenge
2026-01-30 17:30 - 2026-02-08 23:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Quarry Pond Picnic Area, Haig St Quarry Bush Reserve, Quarry Pond Picnic Area, Haig St Quarry Bush Reserve, Brassel, Queensland, 4305, Australia
Ipswich City Council has partnered with not-for-profit community environment group Watergum Community to bring to bring the Cane Toad Challenge to Ipswich this season!
Ipswich City Council’s first-ever Online Cane Toad Challenge
The race is on to see which Ipswich locals can win the title of Toad Busting Champion by removing the most cane toads from their area during the week.
How does it work?
From 30 January – 8 February 2026, any data logged in the City of Ipswich region will count towards the online challenge. Taking part is easy:

Get together with friends and family, get outside and collect cane toads from your local environment.
Log your data online to enter and be in the draw for some very exciting prizes to be announced!
https://survey123.arcgis.com/…/258adb07fc874cfca5fc7112…

The team or individual that catches the most cane toads during this week wins!

The data survey form is open throughout the cane toad season, and submissions are welcome at any time to help Watergum track cane toad numbers and the impact of community control efforts. However, for this challenge, only catches logged between 30 January and 8 February 2026 will be counted toward the draw.

Equipment you will need:
Bucket with a lid
Gloves
Torch
Pick-up stick (optional)

Click the ‘Join Event’ button to stay up to date with cane toad catches, leaderboard and share your busting photos!

Terms & conditions available here.

Visit the Watergum website https://watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/ to learn about:
– Cane Toad vs native frog identification
– Humane euthanasia and disposal of Cane Toads
– How to log your catches

This challenge is run in partnership between Watergum Community and Ipswich City Council.

Koala Conservation and Drone Workshop
2026-01-31 08:30 - 10:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | 18 Honora St, 18 Honora Street, Jimboomba, QLD 4280, Jimboomba, 4280, AU
Join Watergum and Logan City Council for a morning of Koala Conservation.

Join us for an engaging Koala Conservation Workshop in Logan!
Watergum has recently carried out a 50-hectare thermal drone survey of Neville Lawrie Reserve to search for local koalas, in partnership with Logan City Council.
At this workshop, we’ll share the results of the survey with the community, explore what they mean for koala conservation in the area, and showcase how drone technology is helping scientists and environmental groups protect wildlife.
You’ll also get the chance to check out our drone up close and chat with us about how it’s helping to protect koalas.

? Date: 31st January 2026? Location: Jimboomba Community Centre (18-22 Honora Street Jimboomba)⏰ Time: 8:30AM – 10:30AM

This workshop is perfect for landholders, community members, and anyone passionate about protecting koalas and their environment. For more information, contact Watergum at info@watergum.org or call 07 2103 5796.

This event is supported by the Logan City Council Envirogrants program

Cane Toad Control Webinar - Byron Shire Council
2026-01-31 19:00 - 20:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Online Event
Want to learn more about cane toad control?

Byron Shire Council has teamed up with Watergum Community to host a Cane Toad Control Webinar!
Aimed at bringing locals practical, effective cane toad management strategies that they can use in their own backyard, this webinar is perfect for anyone looking to create better environments for native biodiversity or to protect their pets.
Webinar Details

?️ Saturday, 31 January⏰ 7pm-8pm
? Webinar sign in details:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/45065693889595?p=QcsddRDn8ECjmhvPzOMeeting ID: 450 656 938 895 95Passcode: [REDACTED]

?The webinar, led by Watergum Community’s Invasive Species Manager, covers everything you need to know about cane toad control. Topics include:

The impacts cane toads can have on local biodiversity, as well as the problems they can cause in backyards and on private properties.
How to accurately identify cane toads and distinguish them from native frog species.
Safe and effective methods for cane toad control, including cane toad exclusion techniques, toad busting and how to use tadpole traps on your properties and in your local area.
Best-practice humane euthanasia techniques and what to do with your cane toads.
How to upload your data and contribute to a better understanding of cane toads in Byron.
How native species are fighting back against cane toads and learning to control them themselves

This webinar is funded by Byron Shire Council as part of their Community Cane Toad Control Initiative and has been produced by Watergum who are experts in community cane toad management.

Park after Dark: Frog Spotting
2026-02-06 18:30 - 20:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Eagleby Wetlands, 293 Logan Street, Eagleby, QLD 4207, Eagleby, 4207, AU
Join us for a night-time adventure for Save the Frogs Day to see which frog species are hiding in Logan’s parks and natural spaces!

Explore Logan’s natural environment in a different light and learn about the diverse species of frogs that live locally. Our experienced guides and local frog expert will lead you along the forest trails, sharing tips and tricks to help you spot our amazing amphibians in their natural habitat.
This event is ideal for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts looking to sharpen their senses. Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of nature night!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

This event is designed for adults and families.
For ages 14 years and older with parent/guardian supervision.
This is an outdoor walk in a bushland environment with uneven surfaces and unsealed tracks. Participants must be physically able to be stand and walk through a park for up to 2.5 hours – moderate fitness required.
You must register and secure a ticket for all people attending. Spaces are limited.
Detailed event information will be sent to the email address provided upon registering.

INFORMATION FOR THE DAY OF THE EVENT:

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the event to check in.
Please wear fully enclosed shoes (gumboots preferred) and suitable clothes for cooler temperatures. Bring along a red light torch, drinking water, insect repellent, and a camera or mobile phone for pictures.
Public toilets are not available at this location.
This event may be cancelled or postponed if the weather conditions aren’t suitable. We will notify you via text and email no later than 1 hour prior to the start of the event.

Gold Coast Community Beach Cleans for Conservation - Currumbin
2026-02-07 08:00 - 10:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Wallace Nicoll Park, Pacific Parade, Currumbin, QLD 4223, Currumbin, 4223, AU
Join Watergum for a community beach clean and learn about the incredible marine life that calls the Gold Coast home.

Join Watergum for a Gold Coast Community Beach Clean for Conservation and learn about the incredible marine life that calls the Gold Coast home. From dugongs to whales, seagrass meadows to rocky reefs, and of course our much-loved marine turtles, our coastline is teeming with life worth protecting.

As we clean up the beach together, you’ll learn about:

The different marine species found along our shores and reefs
How to spot and report sightings of these species
The important role of these habitats in supporting marine ecosystems
Why the Gold Coast is such an important nesting and feeding area for marine turtles
How to get involved and connect with organisations making a difference for our marine environment

To maximise our impact, we also complete a Beach Clean audit and submit the data to the Tangaroa Blue Australian Marine Debris Initiative, contributing to national efforts to reduce ocean pollution.

This event is the perfect opportunity to give back to nature, expand your marine knowledge, and take part in hands-on conservation. Families, friends, community groups, and ocean lovers of all kinds are welcome!

?️ Date: 7th February 2025
⏰ Time: 8am – 10am
? Location: Wallace Nicoll Park, Currumbin

Please register to receive event details. If you’re unable to attend, kindly cancel your ticket so we can offer your spot to someone else.

Gold Coast Community Beach Cleans for Conservation is proudly funded through the Queensland Government’s Community Sustainability Action grant program.

Gold Coast ToadTrack - Community Toad Bust Fourth Night
2026-02-07 19:00 - 21:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve, Casuarina Drive, Elanora, QLD 4221, Elanora, 4221, AU
Come along to Watergum Community’s fourth cane toad busting night.

We have partnered with the City of Gold Coast to bring cane toad control to the Gold Coast this season.
Cane Toads in the Gold Coast cause declines in our native wildlife, poison domestic pets and have negative impacts on our local agricultural industries.
We are working together to humanely and effectively control this pest species and create safe havens for biodiversity!
Join our Toad Bust and work together to control cane toads:
? Saturday, 7th February 2026⏰ 7pm?Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve on Casuarina Drive, Elanora. Parking can be found Casuarina Drive.
Toad busting is a fun event, appropriate for the whole family! Come along to:

meet some like-minded individuals
learn some new toad busting skills
make a difference for our environment

This Bust is extra special because we’ll be continuing our new research project ToadTrack on the Gold Coast. This research project will assess whether consistent Toad Busting efforts can impact Cane Toad populations over time and will run for 3 years.
?How the event will run:
Watergum staff will welcome you with a brief educational talk, followed by an introduction to our new research project and how YOU can get involved!
We will then work together to clear the park of as many cane toads as we can!
Please wear closed in shoes and appropriate clothing for the outdoors at night. If you have a toad busting kit, please bring it along on the night! If not, Watergum will have some gear available to use.
Toad busting kit equipment:

Bucket
Rubber or garden gloves
Torch
Pick up stick optional

We can’t wait to see you there and work together to make a real difference!
Spaces are limited so please register to attend.
You can find out more information about cane toads at watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/
If you have questions about the event, please contact Watergum at canetoads@watergum.org or 07 2103 5796.
Proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.

Tweed Shire Council Online Toad Busting Challenge 2
2026-02-27 08:00 - 2026-03-07 23:59 (Australia/Brisbane)
With so much public interest and great success after the first challenge, Tweed Shire Council is bringing back the Online Cane Toad Busting Challenge for a second time!
Tweed locals are once again called to battle it out to win the title of Toad Busting Champion by removing the most cane toads from their area in nine days!
How does it work?Get together with friends and family, get outside and collect cane toads from your local environment.Log your data using the following link to be in the draw for some very exciting prizes! Log your data here: https://arcg.is/00jvKb0The team or individual that catches the most cane toads wins
Join the Facebook event page to keep up to date on our leaderboard, cane toad catching numbers and to share your photos or thoughts with like-minded people: https://www.facebook.com/events/1199368405692647/.

Don’t have Facebook but want to be kept updated? Email canetoads@watergum.org and we will keep you updated via email on how the challenge is going.
Equipment you will need:Bucket with a lidGlovesTorchPick-up stick (optional)
All the cane toads collected can be delivered to local Tweed Shire cane toad drop-off points. See locations here:https://watergum.org/drop-off-points-cane-toads/
A FREE webinar is available at the Tweed Shire Council YouTube channel to learn everything you need to know about reducing cane toad numbers, including cane toad ID tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63uQU2vncwQ

Let’s make a difference, let’s impact cane toads!

Visit the Watergum website https://watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/ to learn about:Cane Toad vs native frog identificationToad busting and tadpole trapping Humane euthanasia of toadsHow to log your catches

This event is funded by Tweed Shire Council as part of their Community Cane Toad Control Initiative.

Gold Coast Community Beach Cleans for Conservation - Burleigh
2026-03-01 08:00 - 10:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Justins Park, The Esplanade, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220, Burleigh Heads, 4220, AU
Join Watergum for a community beach clean and learn about the incredible marine life that calls the Gold Coast home.

Join Watergum for a Gold Coast Community Beach Clean for Conservation and learn about the incredible marine life that calls the Gold Coast home. From dugongs to whales, seagrass meadows to rocky reefs, and of course our much-loved marine turtles, our coastline is teeming with life worth protecting.

As we clean up the beach together, you’ll learn about:

The different marine species found along our shores and reefs
How to spot and report sightings of these species
The important role of these habitats in supporting marine ecosystems
Why the Gold Coast is such an important nesting and feeding area for marine turtles
How to get involved and connect with organisations making a difference for our marine environment

To maximise our impact, we also complete a Beach Clean audit and submit the data to the Tangaroa Blue Australian Marine Debris Initiative, contributing to national efforts to reduce ocean pollution.

This event is the perfect opportunity to give back to nature, expand your marine knowledge, and take part in hands-on conservation. Families, friends, community groups, and ocean lovers of all kinds are welcome!

?️ Date: 1st March 2026
⏰ Time: 8am – 10am
? Location: Justins Park Burleigh

Please register to receive event details. If you’re unable to attend, kindly cancel your ticket so we can offer your spot to someone else.

Gold Coast Community Beach Cleans for Conservation is proudly funded through the Queensland Government’s Community Sustainability Action grant program.

Byron Online Toad Busting Challenge
2026-03-07 08:00 - 2026-03-15 23:30 (Australia/Sydney)
Byron Shire Council has partnered with not-for-profit community environment group Watergum to bring cane toad control to Byron this season.

Announcing the Byron Online Toad Busting Challenge!
The race is on to see which Byron locals can win the title of Toad Busting Champion by removing the most cane toads from their area!

How does it work?Get together with friends and family, get outside and collect cane toads from your local environment.Log your data online to enter and be in the draw for some very exciting prizes to be announced soon: https://arcg.is/00jvKb0 The team or individual that catches the most cane toads wins! Keep up to date who is topping the leaderboard, please join the Facebook event group here: https://www.facebook.com/events/922440473582446

Equipment you will need: Bucket with a lid Gloves Torch Pick-up stick (optional)

Let’s make a difference, let’s impact cane toads!

Visit the Watergum website https://watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/ to learn about:
Cane Toad vs native frog identification Humane euthanasia of toads How to log your catches

Stay tuned for announcements of prizes up for grabs!

This challenge is funded by Byron Shire Council as part of their Community Cane Toad Control Initiative and has been produced by Watergum who are experts in community cane toad management.

Gold Coast ToadTrack - Community Toad Bust
2026-03-07 19:00 - 21:30 (Africa/Abidjan) | Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve, Casuarina Drive, Elanora, QLD 4221, Elanora, 4221, AU
Come along to a Watergum Community cane toad busting night!

We have partnered with the City of Gold Coast to bring cane toad control to the Gold Coast this season.
Cane Toads in the Gold Coast cause declines in our native wildlife, poison domestic pets and have negative impacts on our local agricultural industries.
We are working together to humanely and effectively control this pest species and create safe havens for biodiversity!
Join our Toad Bust and work together to control cane toads:
? Saturday, 7 March 2026⏰ 7pm?Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve on Casuarina Drive, Elanora. Parking can be found Casuarina Drive.
Toad busting is a fun event, appropriate for the whole family! Come along to:

meet some like-minded individuals
learn some new toad busting skills
make a difference for our environment

This Bust is extra special because we’ll be continuing our new research project ToadTrack on the Gold Coast. This research project will assess whether consistent Toad Busting efforts can impact Cane Toad populations over time and will run for 3 years.
?How the event will run:
Watergum staff will welcome you with a brief educational talk, followed by an introduction to our new research project and how YOU can get involved!
We will then split into groups and work together to clear the park of as many cane toads as we can!
Please wear closed in shoes and appropriate clothing for the outdoors at night. If you have a toad busting kit, please bring it along on the night! If not, Watergum will have some gear available to use.
Toad busting kit equipment:

Bucket
Rubber or garden gloves
Torch
Pick up stick optional

We can’t wait to see you there and work together to make a real difference!
Spaces are limited so please register to attend.
You can find out more information about cane toads at watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/
If you have questions about the event, please contact Watergum at canetoads@watergum.org or 07 2103 5796.
Proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.

PlatypusWatch Gold Coast Webinar
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Would you like to become a surveyor for Watergum’s PlatypusWatch and help to monitor wild platypus populations?
Come along and we will teach you everything you need to know about this unique species, then those who want to can enrol onto our PlatypusWatch survey program.
The topics we will cover are:

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

Watergum’s PlatypusWatch is a citizen science program that has monitored platypus populations on the Gold Coast and in Logan for the past 13 years. Community volunteers help to collect vital data on platypus populations and habitat by going out into the environment to search for platypus, with all sightings and observations being reported to council and added to national databases.
Now more than ever, our local platypus need your help. With increased urbanisation and natural disasters, platypus populations are under threat. With your help we can monitor family groups and help ensure their survival for future generations.
For more information email platypus@watergum.org and visit the website: www.watergum.org
PlatypusWatch is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.

Platypus Survey - Mudgeeraba Creek
2026-03-14 05:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Join us bright and early on a platypus survey and help collect vital data concerning platypus populations. We’ll warm you up with a nice breakfast afterwards. As a community, let’s work together to support one of the world’s most unique animals!
In order to join us as a surveyor you must have completed the mandatory PlatypusWatch induction. Please register for the upcoming PlatypusWatch Induction Webinar here – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/platypuswatch-gold-coast-webinar-tickets-1982741785053
Once you have completed the webinar, please email platypus@watergum.org to register for the survey.
PlatypusWatch is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.

Creek Explorers
2026-03-14 09:00 - 10:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Homestead Park, 50-56 Roselea Street, Shailer Park, QLD 4128, Shailer Park, 4128, AU
Come along for a fun-packed and interactive workshop where kids will learn all about local waterways!

Come along to this educational and hands-on outdoor event to learn about the different creatures that call Logan’s waterways home.
Our waterways are home to some unique and wonderful creatures. Find out how everything fits together in the aquatic food chain and what you can do to help keep our waterways healthy.
Kids will get the opportunity to forage for waterbugs. Don’t miss the opportunity for your kids to get curious and connect with nature!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

This event is designed for children.
Suitable for ages 5 years and older with parent/guardian supervision.
This is an outdoor event along a waterway.
You must register and secure a ticket for all children attending (adults are not required to register). Spaces are limited.
Detailed event information will be sent to the email address provided upon registering.

INFORMATION FOR THE DAY OF THE EVENT:

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the event to check in.
Please wear fully enclosed shoes (that can get wet), sun-smart clothing, hat and sunscreen. Bring along drinking water, insect repellent and a snack (optional).
This event may be cancelled or postponed if the weather conditions aren’t suitable. We will notify you via text and email no later than 1 hour prior to the start of the event.

This workshop is delivered by Watergum.

Toad Busting
2026-03-14 18:15 - 20:15 (Africa/Abidjan) | Eagleby Wetlands, 297 Logan St, Eagleby, QLD 4207, Eagleby, 4207, AU
Join us for an evening adventure as we team up to tackle those pesky cane toads!

Get ready for a hands-on session where you’ll play a part in reducing cane toad numbers and protecting our local biodiversity! Cane toads are widespread across the region, posing serious threats to native wildlife, domestic pets and local ecosystems.
Led by experts from Watergum, this interactive event will teach you how to identify cane toads at every stage of their lifecycle and how to safely and humanely capture them. You’ll also learn about their impact around your home and local environment, how to toad-proof your home, and how to create habitat for native frogs and other wildlife.
Perfect for families, frog lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone keen to make a positive impact in their local area – this is your chance to take action and be part of the toad busting movement!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

This event is designed for adults and families.
Recommended for ages 5 years and older with parent/guardian supervision.
This is an outdoor event in a park with uneven surfaces and unsealed tracks. Participants must be physically able to be stand and walk through a park for up to 2 hours.
We will euthanise and dispose of the toads humanely and responsibly after the event.
You must register and secure a ticket for all people attending. Spaces are limited.
Detailed event information will be sent to the email address provided upon registering.

INFORMATION FOR THE DAY OF THE EVENT:

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the event to check in.
Please wear fully enclosed shoes and long sleeved clothes. Bring along drinking water, insect repellent, torch, bucket with a lid, rubber or garden gloves and a litter picker (optional).
This event may be cancelled or postponed if the weather conditions aren’t suitable. We will notify you via text and email no later than 1 hour prior to the start of the event.

This event is supported by Cr Karen Murphy, Division 12.

Platypus Survey - Nerang River
2026-03-15 05:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Join us bright and early on a platypus survey and help collect vital data concerning platypus populations. We’ll warm you up with a nice breakfast afterwards. As a community, let’s work together to support one of the world’s most unique animals!
In order to join us as a surveyor you must have completed the mandatory PlatypusWatch induction. Please register for the upcoming Webinar here – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/platypuswatch-gold-coast-webinar-tickets-1982741785053
Once you have completed the webinar, please email platypus@watergum.org to register for the survey.
PlatypusWatch is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.

Platypus Survey - Canungra Creek
2026-03-21 05:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Join us bright and early on a platypus survey and help collect vital data concerning platypus populations. We’ll warm you up with a nice breakfast afterwards. As a community, let’s work together to support one of the world’s most unique animals!
In order to join us as a surveyor you must have completed the mandatory PlatypusWatch induction. Please register for the upcoming Webinar here – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/platypuswatch-gold-coast-webinar-tickets-1982741785053
Once you have completed the webinar, please email platypus@watergum.org to register for the survey.
This platypus observational survey is a Resilient Rivers SEQ project funded by the Australian Government, Queensland Government, Council of Mayors (SEQ) and Councils as part of the South East Queensland City Deal. The Deal is a partnership between the Australian Government, Queensland Government and Council of Mayors (SEQ) delivering long-lasting benefits to the region. This project is also supported by Wildlife Qld PlatypusWatch.

Currumbin Nestbox Workshop
2026-03-21 08:00 - 10:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
A hands-on community workshop where you’ll be able to build your own free nestbox to take home!

Join Watergum for a hands-on Currumbin Nest Box Workshop at the beautiful Currumbin Valley Environmental Education Centre in the heart of the Currumbin Valley.
The day starts with a guided tour of the Centre’s beautiful campus. Known for its focus on environmental education, sustainability, and connecting people with nature, the Centre offers a range of wildlife-friendly spaces. Participants will explore the grounds and discover how the site incorporates habitat-friendly design, natural resource management, and outdoor learning areas to support biodiversity and inspire environmental stewardship in students and the wider community.
The practical workshop, led by Hollow Log Homes, will include an engaging discussion on the importance of wildlife habitat and how landholders can help native species through nest boxes and other habitat structures. Participants will then get hands-on, building their own nest box (or similar habitat structure) to take home and install on their property.
This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Natural Heritage Trust under the Urban Rivers and Catchments Program, with the support of Watergum Community.

Eucalypt ID Workshop
2026-03-21 14:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Come along to this educational and hands-on outdoor workshop to learn how to identify some of the many beautiful eucalypt species in Logan

Join Watergum and come along to this educational and hands-on outdoor workshop to learn how to identify some of the many beautiful eucalypt species found across Logan.
Led by a local plant expert, this guided walk will teach you how to recognise different eucalypts based on their leaves, bark, flowers and location. Learn how to spot key features, understand their role in the ecosystem, and appreciate why eucalypts are so important for native wildlife like koalas.
Whether you’re a nature lover, budding botanist or just curious about the trees around you, this is a great opportunity to deepen your connection with our local bushland.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

This event is recommended for ages 10 years and older.
Parent/Guardian supervision required for children at all times.
Further location details provided within confirmation email.
This is an outdoor walk in a bushland environment with sections of unstable ground conditions – moderate fitness required.

WHAT TO WEAR/ BRING WITH YOU:

Sun-smart clothing, hat and sunscreen
Long pants and shirt recommended
Fully enclosed walking shoes (thongs and sandals are not suitable)
Insect repellent
Drinking water
Binoculars (optional)

TICKET REGISTRATION
You must register and secure a ticket for all people attending. Spaces are limited.
This event may be cancelled or postponed if the weather conditions aren’t suitable. We will notify you via text and email no later than 1 hour prior to the start of the event.
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.

Platypus Survey - Albert River
2026-03-22 05:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
Join us bright and early on a platypus survey and help collect vital data concerning platypus populations. We’ll warm you up with a nice breakfast afterwards. As a community, let’s work together to support one of the world’s most unique animals!
In order to join us as a surveyor you must have completed the mandatory PlatypusWatch induction. Please register for the upcoming Webinar here – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/platypuswatch-gold-coast-webinar-tickets-1982741785053
Once you have completed the webinar, please email platypus@watergum.org to register for the survey.
PlatypusWatch is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program and this event is sponsored by Logan City Council as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities program and Citizen Science initiatives.

Platypus Survey - Currumbin Creek
2026-03-28 05:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane)

Platypus Survey - Coomera River
2026-03-29 05:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane)

Southern Pink Underwing Moth Workshop
2026-04-11 08:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
The Southern Pink Underwing Moth (Phyllodes imperialis smithersi) is a rare and threatened species found in subtropical regions of Australia. Its survival depends on the presence of its host plant, the Carronia Vine (Carronia multisepalea), which provides essential food and habitat for the moth’s larvae. Carronia Vine is an important native climbing plant, and conservation efforts include weed control, planting of Carronia, and monitoring its distribution to support the moth’s recovery.
This workshop aims to raise awareness, provide hands-on experience, and involve the community in protecting this unique species and its habitat. Below is a guide to the day’s schedule, including key sessions and speakers.

Introductions by Watergum and Healthy Land & Water
Screening of Back from the Brink: Southern Pink Underwing Moth
Discussions led by Watergum on the topic of the Carronia Vine
Insight into Garima by Anthony Molyneux
Propgation talk and demonstration led by Michelle Benson from Native Plants
Morning Tea
Plant ID walk & talk with Mitch Greives from NV Environmental

This project is delivered in partnership with Healthy Land & Water and Barung Landcare, under funding from the Australian Government Saving Native Species Program.

Frog Oasis: Building Backyard Habitats
2026-04-18 09:00 - 10:00 (Africa/Abidjan) | Pebble Creek Parklands, Pebble Creek Way, South MacLean, QLD 4280, South MacLean, 4280, AU
Looking to create frog-friendly spaces in your yard? Come along to learn all about our native frogs and take home a frog hotel.

Get ready for a hands-on session where you’ll get the opportunity to learn about our native frogs and the importance of creating frog habitats in your own backyard.
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.
Each group will be provided with materials and guided through the assembly of a frog hotel to install in your garden. This event is perfect for gardeners and frog enthusiasts who want to contribute to habitat conservation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

This event is designed for adults and families.
Recommended for ages 5 years and older with parent/guardian supervision.
This is an outdoor event
You must register and secure a ticket for all people attending. Spaces are limited.
Detailed event information will be sent to the email address provided upon registering.

INFORMATION FOR THE DAY OF THE EVENT:

Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the event to check in.
Please wear fully enclosed shoes, sun-smart clothing, hat and sunscreen. Bring along drinking water and insect repellent.
This event may be cancelled or postponed if the weather conditions aren’t suitable. We will notify you via text and email no later than 1 hour prior to the start of the event.
