Friends of the Burleigh Head National Park
2019-10-13 08:30 - 11:00, 2019-11-10 08:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
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

Currumbin Creek Care Group
2019-10-19 08:00 - 10:00, 2019-11-16 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

Beaches to Bushland - Carrara Floodplain Landcare Group
2019-10-19 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.

Waterbugs and Water Quality Survey - Coomera
2019-10-19 09:00 - 11:00
Waterbug and Water Quality Survey

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs!

You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs! Some of these waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. The data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. Collecting and identifying these waterbugs also happens to be a whole heap of fun!

Come along to one of our surveys and learn how to collect a waterbug sample, and how to sift through, collect and identify dozens of different waterbugs. You will also learn how to score each bug on the pollution sensitivity scale to arrive at your overall water quality rating. We promise you, you will be amazed at the quantity and the diversity of waterbugs that exist in our waterways!

Also, seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition! Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways which the Water Quality program assesses through monthly readings. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could effect waterbug numbers or the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.

Coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast (Catchment Management Unit), the Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College

We are heading out with the Coomera Crew! Location to be confirmed. 9-11am.

What to bring

*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.

*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves

*Towel

*Lots of drinking water

*Glasses/contact lenses

*Pen/pencil

Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.

Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience

Email: info@watergum.org

Naturally Gold Coast Festival
2019-10-19 10:00 - 13:00
Discover everything that’s essentially Naturally Gold Coast with our family-friendly environment festival.
Learn about our local native flora with native plant sales, native garden experts and environmental weed displays.
You can also get up close with our native fauna with native bees, waterbugs and wildlife encounters or get the kids into nature craft activities and learn how we can all switch screen time for green time with NaturallyGC.
Suitable for all ages.
Supported by Division 11 Councillor Hermann Vorster

Waterbugs & Water Quality - Coomera
2019-10-20 09:00 - 11:00

Gold Coast Seagrass Survey - Wavebreak Site 2
2019-10-25 10:30 - 13:30
Seagrass survey

We need volunteers with a passion for environmental science and the preservation of our coastal environments to assist us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast!
Seagrass is an important food source for many of our iconic ocean creatures such as dugongs, turtles and seahorses! It is also an ecosystem engineer balancing heavy-metals, pollutants and nutrients levels and stabilising sediment to prevent coastal erosion. We are alarmed at the rate of disappearance of seagrass globally and we are witnessing here on the Gold Coast. Seagrass-Watch has been designed by experts and is part of a global network of citizen scientists dedicated to collecting valuable data and we need your help
By coming to one of our seagrass surveys you will have a lot of fun, as well as contributing towards the collection of important scientific data. We need hardy volunteers who don’t mind getting wet and are looking to meet some like-minded people while learning some new skills! We encourage university students, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurous friends and families. Just be sure to contact us is you would like to bring children so that we can confirm whether a particular site is suitable for small people.
Bring your enthusiasm, appropriate clothing and water shoes for the event and be prepared to have a lot of laughs and make new friends. We hope to see you there!
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 25th of October for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 10.30AM at the Labrador boat ramp
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
gcseagrass@gmail.com

Numinbah Valley Restoration Project
2019-10-26 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.

Seagrass Survey - Wavebreak Site 3
2019-10-26 11:00 - 15:00
Seagrass Survey

We need volunteers with a passion for environmental science and the preservation of our coastal environments to assist us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast!
Seagrass is an important food source for many of our iconic ocean creatures such as dugongs, turtles and seahorses! It is also an ecosystem engineer balancing heavy-metals, pollutants and nutrients levels and stabilising sediment to prevent coastal erosion. We are alarmed at the rate of disappearance of seagrass globally and we are witnessing here on the Gold Coast. Seagrass-Watch has been designed by experts and is part of a global network of citizen scientists dedicated to collecting valuable data and we need your help!
By coming to one of our seagrass surveys you will have a lot of fun, as well as contributing towards the collection of important scientific data. We need hardy volunteers who don’t mind getting wet and are looking to meet some like-minded people while learning some new skills! We encourage university students, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurous friends and families. Just be sure to contact us is you would like to bring children so that we can confirm whether a particular site is suitable for small people.
Bring your enthusiasm, appropriate clothing and water shoes for the event and be prepared to have a lot of laughs and make new friends. We hope to see you there!
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 26th of October for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 11.00AM at the Labrador boat ramp
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
gcseagrass@gmail.com

Austinville Landcare Group
2019-10-27 08:00 - 10:00, 2019-11-24 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

Seagrass Survey - South Stradbroke Island Site 1
2019-10-27 11:45 - 15:45
Seagrass Survey – South Stradbroke Island

We need volunteers with a passion for environmental science and the preservation of our coastal environments to assist us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast!
Seagrass is an important food source for many of our iconic ocean creatures such as dugongs, turtles and seahorses! It is also an ecosystem engineer balancing heavy-metals, pollutants and nutrients levels and stabilising sediment to prevent coastal erosion. We are alarmed at the rate of disappearance of seagrass globally and we are witnessing here on the Gold Coast. Seagrass-Watch has been designed by experts and is part of a global network of citizen scientists dedicated to collecting valuable data and we need your help!
By coming to one of our seagrass surveys you will have a lot of fun, as well as contributing towards the collection of important scientific data. We need hardy volunteers who don’t mind getting wet and are looking to meet some like-minded people while learning some new skills! We encourage university students, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurous friends and families. Just be sure to contact us is you would like to bring children so that we can confirm whether a particular site is suitable for small people.
Bring your enthusiasm, appropriate clothing and water shoes for the event and be prepared to have a lot of laughs and make new friends. We hope to see you there!
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 South Stradbroke Island on the 27th of October for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 11.45 AM at the Labrador boat ram
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
gcseagrass@gmail.com

Gold Coast Seagrass Survey - South Stradbroke Island Site 2
2019-10-28 12:45 - 16:45
Seagrass Survey – South Strabroke Island

We need volunteers with a passion for environmental science and the preservation of our coastal environments to assist us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast!
Seagrass is an important food source for many of our iconic ocean creatures such as dugongs, turtles and seahorses! It is also an ecosystem engineer balancing heavy-metals, pollutants and nutrients levels and stabilising sediment to prevent coastal erosion. We are alarmed at the rate of disappearance of seagrass globally and we are witnessing here on the Gold Coast. Seagrass-Watch has been designed by experts and is part of a global network of citizen scientists dedicated to collecting valuable data and we need your help!
By coming to one of our seagrass surveys you will have a lot of fun, as well as contributing towards the collection of important scientific data. We need hardy volunteers who don’t mind getting wet and are looking to meet some like-minded people while learning some new skills! We encourage university students, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurous friends and families. Just be sure to contact us is you would like to bring children so that we can confirm whether a particular site is suitable for small people.
Bring your enthusiasm, appropriate clothing and water shoes for the event and be prepared to have a lot of laughs and make new friends. We hope to see you there!
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 South Stradbroke Island on the 28th of October for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 11.45AM at the Labrador boat ramp
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
gcseagrass@gmail.com

Gold Coast Seagrass Survey - Tallebudgera creek
2019-10-30 14:30 - 17:30
Seagrass Survey – Tallebudgera creek

We need volunteers with a passion for environmental science and the preservation of our coastal environments to assist us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast!
Seagrass is an important food source for many of our iconic ocean creatures such as dugongs, turtles and seahorses! It is also an ecosystem engineer balancing heavy-metals, pollutants and nutrients levels and stabilising sediment to prevent coastal erosion. We are alarmed at the rate of disappearance of seagrass globally and we are witnessing here on the Gold Coast. Seagrass-Watch has been designed by experts and is part of a global network of citizen scientists dedicated to collecting valuable data and we need your help!
By coming to one of our seagrass surveys you will have a lot of fun, as well as contributing towards the collection of important scientific data. We need hardy volunteers who don’t mind getting wet and are looking to meet some like-minded people while learning some new skills! We encourage university students, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurous friends and families. Just be sure to contact us is you would like to bring children so that we can confirm whether a particular site is suitable for small people.
Bring your enthusiasm, appropriate clothing and water shoes for the event and be prepared to have a lot of laughs and make new friends. We hope to see you there!
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 Tallebudgera Creek on the 30th of October for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 2.30PM at the road right in front of 152 and 154 Tallebudgera Drive, Palm Beach
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
gcseagrass@gmail.com

Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group
2019-11-02 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.

Waterbugs &Water Quality - Currumbin
2019-11-02 09:00 - 11:00
Waterbug & Water Quality Survey

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs!

You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs! Some of these waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. The data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. Collecting and identifying these waterbugs also happens to be a whole heap of fun!

Come along to one of our surveys and learn how to collect a waterbug sample, and how to sift through, collect and identify dozens of different waterbugs. You will also learn how to score each bug on the pollution sensitivity scale to arrive at your overall water quality rating. We promise you, you will be amazed at the quantity and the diversity of waterbugs that exist in our waterways!

Also, seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition! Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways which the Water Quality program assesses through monthly readings. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could effect waterbug numbers or the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.

Coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast (Catchment Management Unit), the Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College

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).

What to bring

*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.

*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves

*Towel

*Lots of drinking water

*Glasses/contact lenses

*Pen/pencil

Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.

Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience

Email: info@watergum.org

GC BioBlitz - Austinville
2019-11-02 12:00 - 2019-11-03 12:00
WATCH THIS SPACE
2ND OF NOVEMBER 12 PM TILL 3RD OF NOVEMBER 12PM

Waterbugs & Water Quality - Tallebudgera
2019-11-03 09:00 - 11:00
Waterbug and Water Quality Survey

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs!

You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs! Some of these waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. The data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. Collecting and identifying these waterbugs also happens to be a whole heap of fun!

Come along to one of our surveys and learn how to collect a waterbug sample, and how to sift through, collect and identify dozens of different waterbugs. You will also learn how to score each bug on the pollution sensitivity scale to arrive at your overall water quality rating. We promise you, you will be amazed at the quantity and the diversity of waterbugs that exist in our waterways!

Also, seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition! Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways which the Water Quality program assesses through monthly readings. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could effect waterbug numbers or the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.
Coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast (Catchment Management Unit), the Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College

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).

What to bring

*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.

*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves

*Towel

*Lots of drinking water

*Glasses/contact lenses

*Pen/pencil

Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.

Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience

Email: info@watergum.org

Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group
2019-11-05 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.

Elanora Bushcare Group Tree Planting
2019-11-05 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.

Tarrabora Reserve Bushcare Group
2019-11-09 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.

Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group
2019-11-09 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.

Beaches to Bushland - Boonooroo Park Bushcare Group
2019-11-16 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.

Water Quality
2019-11-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-11-17 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-11-23 09:00 - 11:00
Water Quality Testing

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways through water quality sampling!

Seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition. Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways and on the creatures that depend on them for survival. The Water Quality program collects monthly readings at select locations in order to assess the changing quality of our waterways throughout the year. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could have an effect on the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.

The data collected is shared with local councils and highlights those areas where action needs to be taken! If you are passionate about the environment and keen to contribute to its preservation, we encourage you to come along and meet like-minded people while learning new skills and collecting vital data!

Coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit, the Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College

We are heading out with our Coomera Crew! Meeting location to be confirmed. Meeting time is at 09:00 AM, location to be confirmed. Please be aware that samples are not necessarily taken at the meeting place and you may be required to drive to nearby locations.

What to bring

Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.

Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves

Towel

Lots of drinking water

Glasses/contact lenses

Pen/pencil

Please make sure to register to get all the updates!

Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience

Email: info@watergum.org

Annual General Meeting
2019-11-16 13:45 - 15:00
Annual General Meeting – Gold Coast Catchment Association
Nov 16th 1:45PM – 3PM RACV Royal Pines, Benowa

Dear Members and Supporters,
It has been a stellar year for the Association. Through hard work and the support of our partners we have moved to the next level. We now have an office, all of our programs have grown, we have started new programs, and we have organised fantastic events like the Numinbah Biggest Tree Planting and the Austinville Bioblitz.
We will vote in the new committee, share some of the highlights of 2019 and let you know what we plan to do in 2020.
We will also provide a short entertaining slide show of photos and videos of all of you doing your good work throughout 2019.
This is our annual opportunity to get the GCCA family together for a catch up. We would love to see you there.
The meeting will be held at the RACV Royal Pines in Benowa on the 16th of November starting at 1:45pm following the City of Gold Coast Environmental Awards. Please register HERE to confirm your attendance and for catering purposes.
Hope to see you there.

Regards

Wal
President
Gold Coast Catchment Association

Water Quality
2019-11-24 08:00 - 09:00
Water Quality Testing

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways through water quality sampling!

Seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition. Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways and on the creatures that depend on them for survival. Through the collection of monthly readings, the Water Quality program assesses the changing quality of our waterways throughout the year. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that may effect the water quality such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.

The data collected is shared with local councils and highlights those areas where action needs to be taken! If you are passionate about the environment and keen to contribute to its preservation, we encourage you to come along and meet like-minded people while learning new skills and collecting vital data!

Coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast (Catchment Management Unit), the Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College

We are heading out with our Austinville Crew! Meeting time is at 09:00am at the meeting place, 621 Austinville Rd. Please be aware that samples are not necessarily taken at the meeting place and you may be required to drive to nearby locations.

What to bring

Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.

Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves

Towel

Lots of drinking water

Glasses/contact lenses

Pen/pencil

Please make sure to register to get all the updates!

Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience

Email: info@watergum.org
