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Nest Box Neighbours: Building Backyard Habitats
2024-09-07 09:00 - 10:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Lincoln Green Park, Lincoln Green Drive, Forestdale, QLD 4118, Forestdale, 4118, AU
Looking to create wildlife-friendly spaces in your yard? Come along to build a nest box for your furry or feathered wildlife neighbours.

Get ready for a hands-on session where you’ll get the opportunity to learn how to build, install, monitor and maintain nest boxes for hollow-dependent wildlife.
Many Australian wildlife rely on tree hollows for a safe place to shelter, nest and protect their young. When natural hollows aren’t available, nest boxes offer an alternative hollow for our wildlife neighbours.
Each group will be provided with materials and guided through the assembly of a nest box to install in your garden. This event is a great opportunity to contribute to habitat conservation in your backyard.

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.
One nest box kit will be provided per group booking/property.
You must register and secure a ticket for all people attending. Spaces are limited – each session is set to a maximum capacity.
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.

This workshop is delivered by Watergum.

Creek Explorers
2024-09-21 09:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Lions Riverside Park, 137-169 Cusack Lane, Jimboomba, QLD 4280, Jimboomba, 4280, AU
Celebrate World Rivers Day with 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, go on a treasure hunt to search for different waterway wildlife and make a special waterway animal to take home. 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 river.
You must register and secure a ticket for all children attending (adults are not required to register). Spaces are limited – each session is set to a maximum capacity.
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.

Cane Toad Control Webinar - Tweed Shire
2024-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Online Event
Come along to our FREE webinar to learn learn about how cane toads impact biodiversity in your own backyard, and what you can do to help!

Tweed Shire Council has partnered with not-for-profit environmental group Watergum Community to bring cane toad control to the Tweed this season.

Did you know your backyard could be home to frogs, snakes and even quolls? Cane toads are common in the Tweed, but they cause declines in native wildlife, poison domestic pets and have negative impacts on our local agricultural industries.

Come along and learn about how cane toads impact biodiversity in your own backyard, and what you can do to help!

We will give you tips on how to control cane toads effectively and humanely in your area, including how to start your very own toad busting group! This webinar will also introduce our new citizen science study, where the community can actively contribute to advancing cane toad control and shaping future strategies!

Join us on Tuesday, October 8 2024 at 6.00pm to 8.00pm (AEDT) via Microsoft Teams to learn how to control cane toads at every life stage, identify native frogs vs cane toads, toad proof your waterbodies and create habitat for native frogs and other wildlife!

Spaces are limited so please register to attend!

The Tweed Community Cane Toad Control program is an initiative of Tweed Shire Council.

Watergum is an environmental charity based on the Gold Coast, QLD. Our mission is to help the community engage in real, on-ground work to restore, maintain and protect the natural environment.

You can find out more information about cane toads at https://watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/ or www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/cane-toads.

If you have questions about the event, please contact Watergum at canetoads@watergum.org or 07 2103 5796.

Koala Scat ID & Collection Workshop - Nerang National Park
2024-10-26 09:00 - 10:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Tom Rose Park, 69 Wandin Street, Nerang, QLD 4211, Nerang, 4211, AU
Koala Scat ID & Collection Workshop – Nerang National Park

Join Watergum in collaboration with Friends of Nerang National Park on Saturday, October 26th for an engaging, hands-on workshop as part of Watergum’s project to establish a disease profile for Koalas.

Koalas, one of Australia’s beloved icons, face growing threats from disease, habitat loss, and human activity. This project aims to gather vital information to protect local Koala populations, ensuring informed decisions about medical interventions and long-term management.

In this workshop, you’ll:

Learn about the importance of Koala scat collection and what the data reveals
Discover how to identify Koala activity and find scat
Participate in a guided walk to collect Koala scat in Nerang National Park
Leave equipped with the skills and tools to contribute to the project across the Gold Coast Hinterland

Please note: We will be walking in the park, so it’s essential to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Don’t forget your sun protection, water, and a hat to stay comfortable and safe!

Be part of a meaningful initiative and help safeguard Koalas for future generations!

Note: Registration is required to join this event
Cover photo by Jens Sohnrey

This project is led by Watergum in collaboration with our partners City of Gold Coast and UQ. This project received funding and support from the Queensland Government.

Keep Calm Grow Trees
2024-10-27 14:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Tarome, TBA, Tarome, QLD 4309, Tarome, 4309, AU
Explore this property and learn more about koala habitat and monitoring.

Come for a walk and talk on Brian and Julie and partners’ much loved Tarome property that’s being transformed for nature. Chat with other lovers of landcare and share nibbles and a cuppa.
Supported by Healthy Land & Water, through funding received from the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.

Exact Tarome address provided before 2 days out from event.
Featuring:

How to care for sick and injured wildlife
Koala Scat Survey and monitoring in the Scenic Rim region
A drone flight (if weather permits) used for koala surveys
Managing weeds to protect habitat
Time to ask questions and enjoy the provided refreshments
Opportunities to chat with representatives of Boonah & District Landcare, Healthy Land & Water, Watergum, EMU and Wildcare.

Key event details

This event is held on private property.
The exact location will be emailed to guests a couple of days before the event (please check your junkmail if you don’t receive it).
Free event but bookings required.
BYO own chair.
BYO water bottle and stay hydrated.
Please wear suitable clothing, footwear and insect repellant.
Be sun safe – slip, slop, slap.
Refreshments provided.

Park after Dark: Frog Spotting (Adults Only)
2024-11-09 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Jerry’s Downfall Reserve, Clancy Road, Park Ridge South, QLD 4125, Park Ridge South, 4125, AU
Join us for a night-time adventure during FrogID Week 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.
During the walk take part in Australia’s biggest frog count, FrogID Week (8 – 17 November 2024), and help us count local frog populations! From croaks and barks to whistles and bleats, every frog species makes a unique sound. Record frog calls through the free FrogID app to help measure the health and distribution of frogs around the nation.
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 not bookable for children under 18 years.
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 hours – moderate fitness required.
You must register and secure a ticket for all adults attending. Spaces are limited – each session is set to a maximum capacity.
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 suitable clothes for cooler temperatures. Bring along a 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.

Community Toad Bust – hosted by Tweed Shire Council and Watergum.
2024-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Pottsville Environmental Park, Centennial Drive, Pottsville, NSW 2489, Pottsville, 2489, AU
Watergum Community Cane Toad Busting – Pottsville

Tweed Shire Council has partnered with not-for-profit community environment group Watergum to bring cane toad control to the Tweed this season.

Cane toads in the Tweed cause declines in our native wildlife, poison domestic pets and have negative impacts on our local agricultural industries.

Join our Community Toad Bust on Friday, 15th November at 7.30pm (AEDT) in Pottsville and work together to control cane toads! This is a great activity for the whole family.
Meeting location: Pottsville Environmental Park, at the end of Centennial Drive.

Come along to meet some like-minded individuals, learn some new toad busting skills and make a difference for our environment! This event will also be the induction for our new citizen science project, where we’ll be measuring the impacts of toad busting on local toad populations.

How the event will run:
Watergum staff will welcome you with a brief educational talk, followed by an overview and induction of our citizen science study. Then we will 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 gear available to use.

Thanks to Tweed Shire Council, we will have some prizes to give away to the teams who collect the most toads on the night!

Toad busting kit equipment:

Bucket with a lid
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/canetoads/ or tweed.nsw.gov.au/cane-toads.

If you have questions about the event, please contact Watergum at canetoads@watergum.org or 0478 422 280.

Frog Oasis: Building Backyard Habitats
2024-11-16 14:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Springwood Park, Cinderella Drive, Springwood, QLD 4127, Springwood, 4127, 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 importance of creating frog habitats in your garden.
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 – each session is set to a maximum capacity.
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.

Online Toad Busting Challenge - Hosted by Tweed Shire Council and Watergum
2024-11-18 00:00 - 2024-11-24 00:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online Event
The race is on 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, 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/0yHC4HThe team or individual that catches the most cane toads wins!
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://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer…
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

ONLINE: TurtleWatch Induction - TurtleWatch Gold Coast
2024-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online Event
Learn how to become a TurtleWatch Walker!

Join us online on the 20th of November for Watergum’s TurtleWatch Induction!
As we’ve entered the turtle season, this induction is a great way to gain experience and learn the following components, which are essential to participate in the 2024/25 TurtleWatch Gold Coast program.

Event Topics:

General turtle education
Turtle ID and patterns
How to measure turtles to collect data
TurtleWatch Data entry

Key Details:

Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Time: 6pm-7:30pm EST
Platform: Teams (no download required)

REGISTER to get the link to the online meeting.
Please cancel if you are not able to join us so we can give your spot to someone else.
For more information email us at turtlewatch@watergum.org
This program is a collaboration between Sea World Foundation and Watergum Community Inc.
This program is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.

Cane Toad Control Webinar and Citizen Science Induction - Gold Coast
2024-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online Event
Come along to our FREE webinar to learn learn about how cane toads impact biodiversity in your own backyard, and what you can do to help!

Cane toads are unfortunately common across Gold Coast where they cause declines in native wildlife, poison domestic pets and have negative impacts on our local agricultural industries. Come along to our webinar and learn about how cane toads impact biodiversity in your own backyard, and what you can do to help!

We will give you tips on how to control cane toads effectively and humanely in your area, including how to start your very own toad busting group! This webinar will also introduce our new citizen science study, where the community can actively contribute to advancing cane toad control and shaping future strategies!

Join us on Thursday, 28th October 2024 at 6.00pm to 8.00pm (AEST) via Microsoft Teams to learn how to control cane toads at every life stage, identify native frogs vs cane toads, toad proof your waterbodies and create habitat for native frogs and other wildlife!

Spaces are limited so please register to attend!

Watergum is an environmental charity based on the Gold Coast, QLD. Our mission is to help the community engage in real, on-ground work to restore, maintain and protect the natural environment.

You can find out more information about cane toads at https://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.

Nest Box Neighbours: Building Backyard Habitats
2024-11-30 09:30 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Bethania Community Centre, 88-118 Station Road, Bethania, QLD 4205, Bethania, 4205, AU
Looking to create wildlife-friendly spaces in your yard? Come along to build a nest box for your furry or feathered wildlife neighbours.

Get ready for a hands-on session where you’ll get the opportunity to learn how to build, install, monitor and maintain nest boxes for hollow-dependent wildlife.
Many Australian wildlife rely on tree hollows for a safe place to shelter, nest and protect their young. When natural hollows aren’t available, nest boxes offer an alternative hollow for our wildlife neighbours.
Each group will be provided with materials and guided through the assembly of a nest box to install in your garden. This event is a great opportunity to contribute to habitat conservation in your backyard.

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 indoor event.
You must register and secure a ticket for all people attending. Spaces are limited – each session is set to a maximum capacity.
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.

Gold Coast Cane Toad Challenge - Community toad bust
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Schuster Park, 506 Schusters Road, Tallebudgera, QLD 4228, Tallebudgera, 4228, AU
Watergum community cane toad bust and citizen science study kick-off.

City of Gold Coast has partnered with not-for-profit community environment group Watergum to bring cane toad control to the Gold Coast this season.

Cane toads in the Gold Coast cause declines in our native wildlife, posion 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 at 6:00pm on Thursday the 5 December 2024 at Schuster Park, and work together to control cane toads! We’ll be meeting by the Schuster Park playground.

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 and make a difference for our environment! This bust is extra special because we’ll be launching our new Tweed citizen science project where you can help increase our understanding of cane toad control methods and inform future management strategies.

How the event will run:

Watergum staff will welcome you with a brief educational talk, followed by an introduction to our new citizen science study and how YOU can get involved! Then we will 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 gear available to use.

Toad busting kit equipment:

Bucket with a lid
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.

Beaudesert Landcare - Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping Workshop
2024-12-06 17:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Biddaddaba (Register for Address), Biddaddaba, Biddaddaba, QLD 4275, Biddaddaba, 4275, AU
Watergum has partnered with Beaudesert Landcare and Scenic Rim Regional Council to deliver a cane toad tadpole trapping workshop.

Beaudesert Landcare – Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping Workshop
Watergum’s Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping is coming to the Scenic Rim!
Watergum has partnered with Beaudesert Landcare and Scenic Rim Regional Council to deliver a hands-on cane toad tadpole trapping workshop this season.
Beaudesert Landcare have purchased a limited number of traps to lend out to interested participants for use on private properties and this is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to effectively use them.

Did you know? Cane toads are toxic at every life stage and female cane toads can lay up to 35,000 eggs at a time! This presents danger to our pets, wildlife and agriculture.
Join us on 6th December at 5.30pm to learn how to identify cane toads, reduce toad numbers, toad-proof your water-bodies and get hands-on experience tadpole trapping.

Event Details:
Date: 6th December 2024
Time: 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Location: Biddaddaba private property, please register to receive workshop address.
Order of activities:

Watergum will provide a live demonstration of tadpole trapping with opportunities for participants to get involved.
While we are waiting for the Cane Toad Tadpole Trap to work its magic catching cane toad tadpoles, Watergum staff will deliver an educational talk on the impacts and background of cane toads, how you can control toads in your area and a lesson in cane toad ID.
After the talk, Watergum staff will demonstrate how to remove the tadpole trap and collect your caught cane toad tadpoles.
Watergum’s Cane Toad Tadpole Traps and Lures will be available to purchase at the event!

Spaces are limited so please REGISTER!

Let’s make a difference and impact cane toads!

For more information and the event address please email Catherine.M@scenicrim.qld.gov.au

Tweed Shire Council – Community Toad Bust
2025-01-14 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Knox Park, Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah NSW 2484, Knox Park Wollumbin Street, Murwillumbah, NSW 2484, Murwillumbah, 2484, AU
Watergum Community Cane Toad Busting – Murwillumbah

Tweed Shire Council has partnered with not-for-profit community environment group Watergum to bring cane toad control to the Tweed this season.

Cane toads in the Tweed cause declines in our native wildlife, poison domestic pets and have negative impacts on our local agricultural industries.

Join our Community Toad Bust on Tuesay, 14th January at 7.00pm to 9.00pm (AEDT) in Murwillumbah and work together to control cane toads! This is a great activity for the whole family.
Meeting location: Knox Park, Murwillumbah – meet in front of the main carpark off Wollumbin Street.
Come along to meet some like-minded individuals, learn some new toad busting skills and make a difference for our environment! There will be prizes up for grabs for the top toad busters!

How the event will run:
Watergum staff will welcome you with a brief educational talk, then we will 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 gear available to use.

Thanks to Tweed Shire Council, we will have some prizes to give away to the teams who collect the most toads on the night!

Toad busting kit equipment:

Bucket with a lid
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/canetoads/ or tweed.nsw.gov.au/cane-toads.

If you have questions about the event, please contact Watergum at canetoads@watergum.org or 0478 929 987.

Byron Cane Toad Challenge - Community toad bust
2025-01-16 17:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Waterlily Park, 1 Yamble Drive, Ocean Shores, NSW 2483, Ocean Shores, 2483, AU
Watergum has partnered with Byron Shire Council to bring to bring the Cane Toad Challenge to Byron this season!

Byron Shire Council has partnered with not-for-profit community environment group Watergum to bring cane toad control to Byron this season.

Cane toads in Byron cause declines in our native wildlife, posion 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 Community Toad Bust and Cane Toad Info Session at 5.30pm on Thursday the 16th of January 2025 at Waterlily Park, Ocean Shores, and work together to control cane toads!

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 and make a difference for our environment! How the event will run:
5.30pm-6pm: Watergum staff will deliver an educational talk on cane toads including their impacts on domestic pets/native wildlife and what you can do to help!
6pm-6.30pm: Watergum staff will run a brief cane toad tadpole trapping workshop.
6.30pm-7pm: Break for dinner, light food will be available to purchase on the night.
7pm-8pm: It’s time for toad busting! We will split into groups and work together to clear the park of as many cane toads as we can!
8pm-8.30pm: Counting of toads and crowning our winning toad buster!

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 gear available to use.

Toad busting kit equipment:

Bucket with a lid
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.

The Great Cane Toad Bust 2025
2025-01-18 00:00 - 2025-01-26 23:45 (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.
Cane Toads can live for over 10 years in the wild, and breed prolifically every year – a female can produce up to 35,000 eggs each time she reproduces! 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 neighbors! Check our website for community events happening near you.
✅ Tackle Cane Toads in your area! Get out toad busting and tadpole trapping for the 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.
For more information:
https://watergum.org/greatcanetoadbust/
Join our Facebook event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1710765726159446

Logan Toad Busting
2025-01-22 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Cornubia Forest Park (Parkview Park), 18-40 Parkview Crescent, Cornubia, QLD 4130, Cornubia, 4130, AU
Join us for an evening adventure during the Great Cane Toad Bust 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.

The Great Cane Toad Bust is Australia’s biggest toad bust! For one week, from the 18-26 January, we are challenging Australians to tadpole trap by day and toad bust by night. Want to join in 2025? Find out more and register here.

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.

This workshop is delivered by Watergum.

Park after Dark: Frog Spotting
2025-02-01 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Berrinba Wetlands, Wayne Goss Drive, Browns Plains, QLD 4118, Browns Plains, 4118, AU
Join us for a night-time adventure for World Wetlands 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.
During the walk you’ll take part in a national citizen science project and help count local frog populations! From croaks and barks to whistles and bleats, every frog species makes a unique sound. Record frog calls through the free FrogID app to help measure the health and distribution of frogs around the nation.
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.
Recommended for ages 10 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 and suitable clothes for cooler temperatures. Bring along a torch, drinking water, insect repellent, and a camera or mobile phone for pictures.
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.

Native frog survey for Gold Coast Cane Toad Challenge
2025-02-13 18:30 - 21:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Schuster Park, 506 Schusters Road, Tallebudgera, QLD 4228, Tallebudgera, 4228, AU
Help gather data for our new citizen science study to monitor the impacts of invasive cane toads on native frog species!

City of Gold Coast has partnered with not-for-profit community environment group Watergum to bring a new cane toad citizen science study to the Gold Coast.
As a part of our new study we need your help to monitor native frog species at our study site of Schuster Park to better understand the impacts of invasive cane toads on these species.

Join our Frog Survey at 6:30pm on Thursday the 13 February 2025 at Schuster Park, and work together to monitor native species! We’ll be meeting by the Schuster Park playground.

Our experienced guides and local frog expert will lead you throughout the park, sharing tips and tricks to help you spot our amazing amphibians in their natural habitat.
During the night you’ll contribute in our new citizen science project by recording species sightings! Using the free FrogID app we’ll be recording frog calls and sightings to help measure the health and distribution of frogs across Gold Coast.

We’ll begin with a brief educational talk, followed by an introduction to our new citizen science study and how YOU can get involved! Then we’ll head of through the park and work together to count as many native species as possible!

Please wear closed in shoes and appropriate clothing for the outdoors at night. If you have a torch, please bring it along on the night! If not, Watergum will have gear available to use.

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 and native frogs at watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/

If you have questions about the event, please contact Watergum at canetoads@watergum.org or 0478 929 987.

Tweed Shire Council – Community Toad Bust
2025-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | John Baker Reserve, 223 Darlington Drive, Banora Point, NSW 2486, Banora Point, 2486, AU
Watergum Community Cane Toad Busting – Banora Point

Tweed Shire Council has partnered with not-for-profit community environment group Watergum to bring cane toad control to the Tweed this season.

Cane toads in the Tweed cause declines in our native wildlife, poison domestic pets and have negative impacts on our local agricultural industries.

Join our Community Toad Bust on Tuesay, 15th January at 7.00pm to 9.00pm (AEDT) in Banora Point and work together to control cane toads! This is a great activity for the whole family.
Meeting location: John Baker Reserve, Banora Point – meet in front of the carpark off Darlington Drive.

Come along to meet some like-minded individuals, learn some new toad busting skills and make a difference for our environment! There will be prizes up for grabs for the top toad busters!

How the event will run:
Watergum staff will welcome you with a brief educational talk, then we will 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 gear available to use.

Thanks to Tweed Shire Council, we will have some prizes to give away to the teams who collect the most toads on the night!

Toad busting kit equipment:

Bucket with a lid
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/canetoads/ or tweed.nsw.gov.au/cane-toads.

If you have questions about the event, please contact Watergum at canetoads@watergum.org or 0478 929 987.

Logan Toad Busting
2025-02-22 18:30 - 20:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Eagleby Wetlands, 293 Logan Street, 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 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.

This workshop is delivered by Watergum.

Scenic Rim - Koala Community Forum
2025-03-01 13:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Boonah Cultural Centre, 3 High Street, Boonah, QLD 4310, Boonah, 4310, AU
The community koala scat project unveiled! Join us for an insightful event featuring speakers and interactive displays

Discover the Conservation Efforts for Koalas in the Scenic Rim!
Join us for an insightful event featuring guest speakers and interactive displays dedicated to koala conservation but most importantly: The community koala scat project unveiled!

Guest Speakers:

Scenic Rim Officers – Hear about results from the koala scat project
OWAD Representatives – hear more results from the koala scat project, and the importance of our koalas in the Scenic Rim.
Dr Sean FitzGibbon (UQ) – Renowned koala ecologist highlighting findings from Fassifern
Watergum – Presenting their work on koala habitat restoration in the region.

Explore Informative Stalls:
Visit displays by local organisations involved in koala conservation and habitat restoration, and learn more about how you can get involved. Find out what happened with your koala scat.

Enjoy afternoon tea and connect with experts to discuss all things koalas, learn about the scat collection you have been a part of and don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can support koala conservation in the Scenic Rim.

TurtleWatch Clean Up Australia Day
2025-03-02 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Philip Park, Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, QLD 4217, Main Beach, 4217, AU
We’ll kick things off with a terrific TurtleTalk about exciting new TurtleWatch projects and then roll up our sleeves for a Clean Up.

We’re making great strides towards supporting sea turtle conservation and light reduction efforts on the Gold Coast through our TurtleWatch Program and TurtleWalk for Good fundraising initiative. To keep the momentum going, we’d love to invite you to a special Clean Up event that will be both fun and impactful!
We’ll kick things off with a terrific TurtleTalk, hear about some exciting new projects in our TurtleWatch Program and then roll up our sleeves for a Clean Up to help keep our beaches and ocean safe for these incredible creatures.
You will find us down Seaworld Drive, Main Beach at Philip Park, opposite Sea World.

PlatypusWatch Online Induction
2025-03-05 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online Event
Complete the PlatypusWatch induction to learn everything you need to know about the unique platypus and how to survey them correctly.

PlatypusWatch has been monitoring Gold Coast platypus populations for over 12 years with the help of hundreds of Gold Coast volunteers. The data collected helps us to monitor their behaviour, their reponse to potential threats such as urban development and extrememe weather events, and provides us with an early warning system.

This workshop will educate you on platypus history, their fascinating biology and some of their most significant threats. You will also be taught how to correctly identify a platypus and the proper methodology for platypus surveying.

Once you have completed this induction you can join the PlatypusWatch family and join us in surveying platypus twice annually accross the Gold Coast, as well contribute to our daily Platypus365 Project.

This event will take place online, please register your attendance so we know how many to expect and we hope to see you at one of our surveys soon!

PlatypusWatch is supported and funded by the City of Gold Coast.

Park after Dark: Frog Spotting
2025-03-14 18:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Daisy Hill Conservation Park, Daisy Hill Road, Daisy Hill, QLD 4127, Daisy Hill, 4127, AU
Join us for a night-time adventure for World Frog 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.
Recommended for ages 12 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 – each session is set to a maximum capacity.
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 suitable clothes for cooler temperatures. Bring along a 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.

Koala Community Planting Day
2025-03-29 09:00 - 11:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Fassifern Pioneer Graves, Muller Road, Fassifern, QLD 4309, Fassifern, 4309, AU
Join us for a fun community tree planting and learn how to identify and treat weeds!

We are excited to announce a community tree planting day and Weed ID workshop at Fassifern on March 29th on behalf of Scenic Rim Regional Council. This planting will help improve the resilience of the green space in Fassifern and will see us plant a Koala fodder farm!

If you’re looking to get your hands dirty, meet others and contribute in a positive way to the local environment… this is the tree planting for you!

Children are welcome to attend, they must be supervised by an adult at all times to ensure their safety and quality of work is maintained e.g. plants correctly planted.

Event details
29 March 2025
9:00am till 11:30am
Fassifern Pioneer Graves
Family friendly event

Event program
9:00AM – Site demonstration
9:30AM – Weed ID and control & planting demonstration
10:00AM – Koala Community Tree planting

Please be prepared for the tree planting day by bringing the following:
• Appropriate clothing for working in the bush (long pants and sleeves recommended)
• Hat
• Full water bottle
• Enclosed shoes
• Positive attitude!

Parking: Parking is limited around the area.

Please note by registering your attendance this helps with planning and record keeping for each field day

This event is run in conjunction with Scenic Rim Regional Council.

Holding Tight - Linking Springbrook and Lamington National Park
2025-03-30 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Gold Coast Model Flying Club, Nerang Murwilumbah Road, Nerang Murwillumbah Road, Natural Bridge, QLD 4211, Natural Bridge, 4211, AU
Tree planting to continue the Gold Coast Biggest Tree Planting Day efforts and help link Springbrook NP with Lamington NP

The Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre P&C (NVEEC P&C) is excited to continue its landscape scale restoration project “Numinbah-Holding Tight”, which aims to restore habitat corridors linking Springbrook and Lamington National Parks, and improve water quality within the Nerang River Catchment.

This project was initially started in August 2019, at the Seqwater/Watergum- Gold Coast Biggest Tree Planting Day, where 15,000 native tube stock were planted by the community on old dairy pasture in the Numinbah Valley.

In Sept 2020, NVEEC P&C became involved through funding from Landcare Australia, where this volunteer group commenced monthly field days to encourage on-going community participation in this important project.

Today, NVEEC P&C with the help from community volunteers and high school students, have since added a further 16,000 native tube stock to the project and we are looking to grow this number even further in 2025!

If you’re looking to get your hands dirty, meet others and contribute in a positive way to the local environment the NVEEC P&C field days are the perfect opportunity to volunteer for a couple of hours every quarter in 2025.

Afterwards, everyone is welcome to stay and enjoy a cuppa which includes our famous morning tea!

Children are welcome to attend, they must be supervised by an adult at all times to ensure their safety and quality of work is maintained e.g. plants correctly planted and watered as per instructions.

Please be prepared for each field day by bringing the following:
• Appropriate clothing for working in the bush (long pants and sleeves recommended)
• Hat
• Full water bottle
• Enclosed shoes
• Positive attitude!

Address: Gold Coast Model Flying Club- Nerang Murwillumbah Road (type this into Google). If coming from Nerang the entrance is just past the Springbrook turnoff.

Parking: Look out for signs and follow instructions at entrance gate. All weather road, parking will be at Model Flying Club facility.

Please note by registering your attendance this helps with planning and record keeping for each field day.

NVEEC P&C’s Numinbah- Holding Tight project is made possible by the generous support from Seqwater, our principal project partner.

Discover Waterbugs with Watergum!
2025-04-14 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | IndigiScapes Centre, 17 Runnymede Road, Capalaba, QLD 4157, Capalaba, 4157, AU
Join us for a hands on waterbug discovery session these school holidays.

Join us for a hands on waterbug discovery session with Watergum! A fun interactive evebnt perfect for young nature enthusiasts who love to explore and learn about the fascinating creatures living in our waterways.
Children will have the opportunity to get hands-on with real waterbugs, use magnifying glasses to identify different species, and take part in a fun treasure hunt. Whether they love science, nature, or just getting their hands wet, this event is a great way to spark curiosity about our local waterways!

What to Expect

Live waterbug display – observe waterbugs up close in a glass tank.
Waterbug sampling – sort waterbugs and use ID tools to discover the different varieties of these tiny critters.
Waterbug ID treasure hunt – have fun and join in the treasure hunt.
Craft activities – enjoy waterbug craft making.
Expert guidance – Watergum officers will be on hand to educate, assist and inspire.

Bookings essential. Drop in anytime during this 2 hour interactive event.
Come along for a fun and educational experience—see you there!

Frog Oasis: Building Backyard Habitats
2025-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 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 – each session is set to a maximum capacity.
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.
