Watergum

Guided Walk - Friends of Gold Coast Botanical Gardens
2018-04-18 10:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Friends Centre, 230 Ashmore Road, Benowa, QLD, 4217, Australia
Join free regular guided walks to help you experience the Gardens. Walks are available on 1st Sunday and 3rd Wednesday of the month starting at the Friends Centre. The theme of the walk changes monthly so check at the Friend’s Centre for this month’s walk.

Edible Landscapes Garden - Working Bees
2018-04-14 08:30 - 12:30
Edible landscape gardens regular monthly activity. Meet us near the Edible Landscape Gardens site project at Country Paradise Parkland – Nerang.
Everyone is welcome!
8:30am Working Bee
Hands on learning and practical, action-based community education
Come along on 10th March and help to imagine the Woman Edible Garden.
Everyone is welcome to join in the creation of the Parkland’s Edible Landscape gardens
10:30 Morning Tea
10:30 Seed, Veggie and Produce Swap
Veggie and produce swap is a place to share knowledge, produce and preserves. Everyone’s invited to come along and share seeds (partial packages are ok) cuttings, seedlings, and other garden stuff that you’d like to share.
Green Fingers’ heads and hearts, not just their hands!
Open-space conversational gathering
Theme of the month = Imagine the Woman Edible Garden
12:30pm conclusion

HLW - Riparian Realities Workshop
2018-03-24 14:00 - 16:30
Sometimes there can be considerable confusion about who is responsible for what when it comes to riparian or streambank management! On the afternoon of Saturday March 24th, a free workshop is being convened at the Tallebudgera Valley Community Centre to discuss and explain the legal and management issues associated with looking after and restoring riparian zones on private waterway frontage.

DuneWatch
2018-03-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Beach end Muscovey Avenue in Paradise Point, Muscovey Avenue, Gold coast, QLD, Australia
DuneWatch is Griffith Centre for Coastal Management’s home grown citizen science program that collects vital information on the health of the Gold Coast dunes whilst including an educational component for participants learning about plant identification, historical use, ecological significance and local issues for each site.
All sessions run on a Saturday from 9.00 to 11.00. Please wear closed toed shoes, sun-smart
clothing and bring drinking water. No bookings required.
Please find our DuneWatch coordinator on-site to participate.
For more information
Phone: (07) 5552 8823
Email: coasted@griffith.edu.au
griffith.edu.au/dunewatch

BeachCare Paradise Point
2018-03-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Beach end Muscovey Avenue in Paradise Point, Muscovey Avenue, Gold coast, QLD, Australia
We applaud the many volunteers who provide time and energy to care for our treasured beach assets.
New volunteers are welcome. Activities include planting, removing weeds and collecting litter. Please be
sure to wear enclosed shoes, sun-smart clothing and bring some drinking water.
All sessions are run on a Saturday from 9 – 11 am.
BeachCare is the Gold Coast’s dune care program coordinated by the Griffith Centre for Coastal
Management and funded by the City of Gold Coast.
For more information
Phone: 07 5552 8829 or 0414 762 374 Email: beachcare@griffith.edu.au
Web: griffith.edu.au/beachcare
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coastalcommunityengagement

DuneWatch Surfers Paradise
2018-03-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Surfers Paradise Beach, Aubrey st, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217, Australia

BeachCare Surfers Paradise
2018-03-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Surfers Paradise Beach, Aubrey st, Surfers Paradise, QLD, 4217, Australia

DuneWatch Tugun
2018-03-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Tugun, Beach end of Toolona St, Tugun, Gold Coast, 4224, Australia

BeachCare Tugun
2018-03-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Tugun, Beach end of Toolona St, Tugun, Gold Coast, 4224, Australia

Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group
2018-03-06 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
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.

BeachCare Runaway Bay - Clean up day Australia
2018-03-04 09:00 - 23:00 | Runaway Bay, Shearwater Esplanade, Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia

DuneWatch Runaway Bay
2018-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Runaway Bay, Shearwater Esplanade, Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia

BeachCare Tallebudgera - Clean Up Australia Day
2018-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera Drive, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4228, Australia

DuneWatch Palm Beach
2018-03-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Palm Beach, 27th Ave (beach end), Australia

BeachCare Palm Beach
2018-03-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Palm Beach, 27th Ave (beach end), Australia

Austinville Landcare Group
2018-02-25 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

DuneWatch Broadbeach
2018-02-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Broadbeach, Beach end of Chelsea Ave, Broadbeach, QLD, Australia

BeachCare Broadbeach
2018-02-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Broadbeach, Beach end of Chelsea Ave, Broadbeach, QLD, Australia

Numinbah Valley Restoration Project
2018-02-24 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.

DuneWatch North Burleigh
2018-02-17 09:00 - 11:00 | North Burleigh, beach end of Kelly Ave, Australia

BeachCare North Burleigh
2018-02-17 09:00 - 11:00 | North Burleigh, beach end of Kelly Ave, Australia

DuneWatch Currumbin
2018-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Currumbin, Duringan St/ The Alley, Australia

BeachCare Currumbin
2018-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Currumbin, Duringan St/ The Alley, Australia

Committee meeting
2018-02-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Preece House, 48 Nerang Street, Nerang, QLD, Australia

Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group
2018-02-06 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: Elanora Wetlands Reserve (end of Tallebudgera Drive, Elanora)
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.

BeachCare Labrador
2018-02-03 09:00 - 23:00 | Labrador, Harley Park, 200m North of Charis Seafood, Labrador, QLD, Australia

DuneWatch Labrador
2018-02-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Labrador, Harley Park, 200m North of Charis Seafood, Labrador, QLD, Australia

Fishers for Fish Habitat Forum
2018-02-03 08:00 - 12:00
Join Health Land and Water for another Queensland Fishers for Fish Habitat forum, delivered by Healthy Land and Water in partnership with OzFish Unlimited, Logan City Council and the City of Gold Coast. Meet fellow fishers, share fish habitat stories and hear from people working to rehabilitate aquatic habitat.
You will get to explore local fish habitats, learn how fishers can help protect and restore vital fish habitat, finishing with a tour of the Eagleby Wetlands to discover the area’s unique flora and fauna.
Speakers include:
Representatives from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Jock Mackenzie – Mangrovewatch
Barnaby Resch – Waterway Management team, Logan City Council
Nick Yabsley – University of the Sunshine Coast
Craig Copeland – OzFish Unlimited
Cost: FREE with morning tea included
Eagleby Hall 94-112 Fryar Rd Eagleby, QLD 4207
RSVP through this link

DuneWatch Tallebudgera
2018-01-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera Drive, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4228, Australia

BeachCare Tallebudgera
2018-01-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera Drive, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4228, Australia
