Watergum

PlatypusWatch
2019-04-14 05:00 - 09:00, 2019-04-13 05:00 - 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Gold Coast, Gold Coast, QLD, Gold Coast, AU
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 March and April 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!

NaturallyGC Creatures of the Dark
2019-04-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Coombabah, Full details provided upon booking, Coombabah, QLD, Coombabah, AU
Turn on your night vision and join WildCall for a night time adventure on a light one-hour walk spotting some of Australia’s most iconic animals. The walk will be followed by a half hour wildlife show, so you’re guaranteed to see some amazing wildlife up close. Ages five and over. (strict age limit)
Supported by Division 4 Councillor Kristyn Boulton.

NaturallyGC Wildlife Encounters
2019-04-13 10:45 - 11:45 | Burleigh, Further details provided upon booking, QLD, AU
Your curiosity about the natural world will come alive as you meet face to face with some of our country’s stunning wildlife. The many types of wildlife you may encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, owls and flying foxes. All ages. Presented by Wildcall.
Supported by Division 12 Councillor Pauline Young.

NaturallyGC Wildlife Encounters
2019-04-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Burleigh, Further details provided upon booking, QLD, AU
Your curiosity about the natural world will come alive as you meet face to face with some of our country’s stunning wildlife. The many types of wildlife you may encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, owls and flying foxes. All ages. Presented by Wildcall.

supported by Division 12 Councillor Pauline Young

NaturallyGC Introduction to nature Journaling
2019-04-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Upper Coomera, Further details provided upon booking, Upper Coomera, QLD 4209, Upper Coomera, 4209, AU
This is the basic, beginner-level workshop that’s designed to demonstrate to each participant that they can draw and write, even if they have no prior skills in these areas. Along the way, we will explain aspects of ecology relevant to the workshop venue, and introduce basic materials for nature journaling.
Suitable for ages 15 and above.
Participants are required to bring their own basic materials including unlined sketchbook, 2B pencil and permanent ink fineliner pen.

Beaches to Bushland - Coomera River Catchment Group
2019-04-13 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
2019-04-13 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
2019-04-13 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.

NaturallyGC Walk on the Wildside
2019-04-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Coombabah, Further details provided upon registration, Coombabah, QLD 4216, Coombabah, 4216, AU
Bound along and discover what the kangaroos, koalas and other wildlife get up to at Coombabah Lakelands Conservation Area on a guided walk with a natural areas officer. This one-hour walk through the wetlands and boardwalk is a great way to get kids rediscovering nature.
Suitable for ages four to 12 and an adult must attend.

NaturallyGC Creatures of the Dark
2019-04-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Burleigh Heads, Full details provided upon booking, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220, Burleigh Heads, 4220, AU
Turn on your night vision and join WildCall for a night time adventure on a light one-hour walk spotting some of Australia’s most iconic animals. The walk will be followed by a half hour wildlife show, so you’re guaranteed to see some amazing wildlife up close. Moderate fitness required.
Ages eight and over. (strict age limit). Supported by Division 12 Councillor Pauline Young.

NaturallyGC Wildlife Encounters
2019-04-06 10:45 - 11:45 | Labrador, Further details provided upon booking, QLD, AU
Your curiosity about the natural world will come alive as you meet face to face with some of our country’s stunning wildlife. The many types of wildlife you may encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, owls and flying foxes. All ages. Presented by Wildcall.
Supported by Division 2 Councillor Kristyn Boulton.

NaturallyGC Wildlife Encounters
2019-04-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Labrador, Further details provided upon booking, QLD, AU
Your curiosity about the natural world will come alive as you meet face to face with some of our country’s stunning wildlife. The many types of wildlife you may encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, owls and flying foxes. All ages. Presented by Wildcall.
Supported by Division 4 Councillor Kristyn Boulton.

NaturallyGC Decades of Experience- Indigenous Kids workshop
2019-04-06 09:30 - 10:30 | Mudgeeraba, Further details provided upon booking, Mudgeeraba, QLD, Mudgeeraba, AU
Learn Indigenous skills and experience the Indigenous culture through ochre painting with real ochre, an emu story, fire making, a story with fire sticks, emu feather hair decorations and boomerang and spear throwing with a woomera.
Suitable for ages five and above. Parents must attend but please only register for the children.
Presented by Rick Roser. Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glen Tozer

NaturallyGC Bugs in Our creeks (Kids)
2019-04-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Robina, Further details provided upon booking, Robina, QLD 4226, Robina, 4226, AU
Come meet and greet some of the amazing bugs that live in our waterways. Learn all about their
habitats and life-cycles, as well as how to identify them and the important role they play in our waterway health.
Suitable for ages 5 and above. Please only register a place for the child. Adults must attend with children and stay on site.
Supported by Division 11 Councillor Hermann Vorster

NaturallyGC Connect to Your Creek Tree Planting
2019-04-06 09:00 - 10:30 | Nerang, details provided upon registration, QLD, AU
Connect to your local creek and join our City of Gold Coast natural areas team for a community tree planting.
We will be planting 1000 native trees along the banks of Nerang River to improve water quality, create habitat and reduce erosion.
By connecting people with their local creek we hope to increase community stewardship to value, love and care for our waterways. All tools and materials are supplied and the event is suitable for all ages.

Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group
2019-04-06 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.

PlatypusWatch
2019-04-06 05:00 - 09:00, 2019-03-31 05:00 - 09:00, 2019-03-30 05:00 - 09:00

Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group
2019-04-02 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.

NaturallyGC Rocky Shore Explore
2019-03-31 11:00 - 12:00 | Burleigh Heads, Full details provided upon registration, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220, Burleigh Heads, 4220, AU
Join our marine biologists from Ocean Connect at the rocky shores to explore this unique environment and learn about living and non-living things in the rock pools. Learn about periwinkles, sea cucumbers, oysters and crabs. Suitable for ages 5 and above.
Workshop was originally promoted as 9am, due to tide changes workshop will commence at 11am.
Supported by Councillor Pauline Young.

Water Quality
2019-03-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Gecko House, 139 Duringan Street, Gold Coast, QLD, Gold Coast, AU
The Water Quality Monitoring is a new program which 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 and the Coomera River Catchment Group.
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 year.
We are heading out to our Southern sites with the Gecko crew!
Meeting time is at 09:00 AM at the Gecko House in Currumbin.
Please make sure to register to get all the updates!
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

Friends of the Federation Walk Planting Day
2019-03-31 08:00 - 10:00 | Federation Walk Coastal Reserve, Seaworld Drive, The Spit, MAIN BEACH, QLD, 4217, Australia
This project is to prepare a Master Plan for the regeneration of the vegetation on The Spit (Gold Coast, Australia) and create public access for passive recreation, to ensure present and future generations of the community have access to enjoy, appreciate and care for The Spit.

Our objective is to maintain Federation Walk Coastal Reserve as a natural Public Open Space for the benefit of the Community.
To protect the Federation Walk Coastal Reserve for future generations while encouraging community ownership.
To conserve and enhance the area’s environmental and conservation values in a sustainable manner.
To provide accessibility and facilities for diverse, low key, low impact environmental and cultural education and recreation.

Federation Walk Coastal Reserve is a restoration and low impact conservation project, designed to allow the community to experience the area’s particular ecological processes, whilst providing minimal disruption to the environment. The management plan seeks to facilitate a sustainable balance between a broad range of interests for the uses and development of The Spit. Specifically the plan will maintain and preserve Federation Walk Coastal Reserve as a natural place, without compromise, to inappropriate development based on economic or financial interests.
This committed group are planting replacements after the fire in 2015 and need many to help them restore this green space!
Meet at the Phillip Park Carpark across from Seaworld.
What a great contribution you’ll make!
FEDERATION WALK COASTAL RESERVE
the ‘Green beside the Gold’ on The Spit.
Contact:
Lyn Wright: M:0400 740 972
President Friends of Federation Walk Inc.
or
Laura Richards: T: 5667 3615 M: 0439 226 062
City of Gold Coast

Austinville Landcare Group
2019-03-31 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

Tamborine Mountain Landcare
2019-03-30 08:30 - 11:00
Here’s a great opportunity to do yourself and the local environment a favour with a pleasant morning’s activity!

Date: Saturday 30th March
Time: 8.30 – 11am
Location: 80 The Shelf Road

Please wear enclosed footwear, sun protection.
Morning tea is provided; bring your own drinking water.

Do come along – and maybe bring your family and neighbours? – to this family-friendly tree planting. The area is at the entrance to the reserve, at the top of the site, has easy access, flat terrain and is close to the road.

This planting is part of Scenic Rim Regional Council’s Active and Healthy program, which organises a range of activities throughout the region. TM Landcare regularly hosts planting days, and now we’re partnering with Council to organise this event at The Shelf Road site on 30th March.
The Shelf Project is a collaboration between Energex, TM Landcare and Scenic Rim Regional Council. Works commenced in 2015 to revegetate 11ha at the Council Environmental Reserve on the eastern side of The Shelf Road. It is designed to improve the natural values of the property and to offset Energex’s vegetation clearing for essential electrical infrastructure in the region. Landscape Conservation (Land Management Contractors) are the project managers.
The project will be completed by June 2019. During the three years of its development, the contractors have controlled invasive weeds and planted over 8000 native tubestock. Across the whole site, the young trees are already showing good growth. At the conclusion of the project the maintenance of the site will be handed back to Council and will become a public asset.
A community planting day, held on the site in 2016 for the local residents, was very well attended. The upcoming final planting will add to the already significant outcomes of that day’s work, will conclude the current work by Energex and “put the feather in the cap” of this lovely site.

Numinbah Valley Restoration Project
2019-03-30 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.

Gold Coast Seagrass
2019-03-22 14:00 - 18:00 | Labrador Boat Ramp, 360 Marine Parade, Gold Coast, QLD, Gold Coast, AU
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on seagrass populations, trends, sea turtle and seahorse presence!
We are heading out to Stradbroke Island on the 22nd of March for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 2PM at the Labrador Boat Ramp in front of the Grand Hotel.
Please make sure to register as there are limited spaces available on the boat and to cancel to give other volunteers a chance to join the program. 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
info@watergum.org

Gold Coast Seagrass
2019-03-21 13:30 - 16:30 | Mitchell Park, 124 Marine Parade, Southport, QLD 4215, Southport, 4215, AU
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on seagrass populations, trends, sea turtle and seahorse presence! We are heading out to Loders Creek on the 21st of March for another splash around. Meeting time is at 1:30 PM at Mitchell Park Boat Ramp, Southport. Please make sure to register as there are limited spaces available and to cancel to give other volunteers a chance to join the program. 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 info@watergum.org

Gold Coast Seagrass
2019-03-20 12:30 - 16:30
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on seagrass populations, trends, sea turtle and seahorse presence!
We are heading out to Wavebreak Island on the 20th of March for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 12:30 PM at the Labrador Boat Ramp in front of the Grand Hotel.
Please make sure to register as there are limited spaces available on the boat and to cancel to give other volunteers a chance to join the program. 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
info@watergum.org
