Watergum

Platypus Survey - Albert River
2026-08-01 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.
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 - Mudgeeraba Creek
2026-08-02 05:00 - 09:00
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.
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 - Nerang River
2026-08-15 05:00 - 09:00

Platypus Survey - Canungra Creek
2026-08-16 05:00 - 09:00
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.
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.

Platypus Survey - Currumbin Creek
2026-08-22 05:00 - 09:00

Platypus Survey - Coomera River
2026-08-23 05:00 - 09:00

Community Koala Monitoring Webinar
2026-08-26 19:00 - 20:00
Join Watergum’s environmental science team to learn how you can help monitor and protect koalas in your community.
This free webinar will cover:
* How to identify signs of koala activity,
* Recognising signs of illness,
* Know who to contact if a koala needs help, and
* How to collect important data to support koala conservation across Queensland.
Link to webinar to become available soon.
Proudly supported by the Queensland Government—Engaging Science Grants.
