Waterbug Sampling - Coomera River
2024-07-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-21 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Riverstone Crossing Reserve, 94 Riverstone Crossing, Maudsland, QLD 4210, Maudsland, 4210, AU
Waterbugs

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!
This activity is suitable for both children and adults, help us collect a sample and see which species we can find.
Some 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.

What to bring
*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without close-toe shoes due to safety concerns.
*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves
*Towel
*Lots of drinking water
*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.watergum.org
Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org

This event is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.

Waterbug Sampling – Currumbin
2024-07-20 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Long Tan Park, Long Tan Park, Currumbin Valley, QLD 4223, Currumbin Valley, 4223, AU
Waterbug Sampling

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.
This activity is suitable for both children and adults, help us collect a sample and see which species we can find.
Some 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.

What to bring
*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without close-toe shoes due to safety concerns.
*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves
*Towel
*Lots of drinking water
*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.watergum.org
Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org

This event is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.

Holding Tight - Linking Springbrook and Lamington National Park
2024-07-21 08:30 - 10:30 (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 improve the resilience of species and ecosystems in the Numinbah Valley, and surrounding area, by creating a green corridor linking Springbrook and Lamington National Park.

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 14,000 native tube stock to the project and we are looking to grow this number even further in 2024!

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 2024.

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.

PlatypusWatch Landholder Workshop - Currumbin
2024-07-27 09:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | The Ecovillage at Currumbin, 639 Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley, QLD 4223, Currumbin Valley, 4223, AU
*Please note there is a date change from the original proposed date, this event will be held on July 27th

PlatypusWatch Landholder Workshop
Every year, hundreds of Gold Coast volunteers brave the early mornings to survey platypus and collect valuable data on population dispersal. In order to provide a comprehensive overview of their presence, we need additional help from private property owners who boarder the waterways. We fear that platypus populations are in trouble and need to better understand where they are thriving and where they are not.
This workshop will teach you all about the unique platypus, how to survey them from your own property and about how the data you collect will be used. Morning tea will be provided and we will finish with a guided walk along the creek to observe prime platypus habitat.
PlatypusWatch surveying acts as an early warning system to populations in distress. Our increased surveying efforts will help to prevent another extinction event as was sadly witnessed in Tallebudgera Creek.
Get involved now and help to protect the Gold Coast’s most treasured inhabitants.
Workshop Agenda:

Presentation by Watergum

– Overview of Platypus: History, biology, habitat, breeding
– Discussion on threats and conservation efforts
– Guidance on Platypus identification
– Introduction to PlatypusWatch surveying and sighting reports

Morning/Afternoon Tea

Presentation by City of Gold Coast

– Insights on property care to support platypus habitat, including riverbank erosion control, regeneration, weed control

Guided Walk Along the Creek

– Opportunity to observe and identify platypus habitat
– Identification of potential threats such as erosion, weed infestation
This workshop is supported and funded by the City of Gold Coast

PlatypusWatch Landholder Workshop - Maudsland
2024-07-27 13:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | QCWA Coomera Branch, 161 Maudsland Road, Maudsland, QLD 4210, Maudsland, 4210, AU

Waterbug Sampling - Austinville
2024-07-28 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | 621 Austinville Rd, 621 Austinville Road, Austinville, QLD 4213, Austinville, 4213, AU
Waterbug Sampling

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!
This activity is suitable for both children and adults, help us collect a sample and see which species we can find.
Some 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.
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
*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.watergum.org
Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org

Proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.

Waterbug Sampling - Tallebudgera
2024-07-28 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Tallebudgera, Lion's park 53 Syndicate Rd, Tallebudgera, QLD 4228, Tallebudgera, 4228, AU
Waterbug Sampling – Tallebudgera

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways by sampling and collecting data on waterbug species.
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.
This activity is suitable for both children and adults of all ages.
You will learn how to collect waterbug samples correctly before collecting and identifying the different species.
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.
We sample waterbugs 4 times a year, come along to your local sampling session every three months to see how the biodiversity changes with the seasons.

What to bring
*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without close-toe shoes due to safety concerns.
*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves
*Towel
*Lots of drinking water

Please make sure to register to secure your place and receive event updates.

If we have to cancel this event due to weather concerns, attendees will be notified via email.

Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org
Website: www.watergum.org

This event is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.

PlatypusWatch Online Induction
2024-07-31 19:00 - 20:00 (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 11 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 to prevent another extintion event which was sadly witnessed in Tallebudgera Creek.

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 jopin the PlatypusWatch family and join us in surveying platypus twice annually accross the Gold Coast, as well contributing to our daily survey research for the 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.

PlatypusWatch Walk and Talk
2024-08-10 09:00 - 10:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Noyer Park, 175 Beaudesert Beenleigh Road, Bahrs Scrub, QLD 4207, Bahrs Scrub, 4207, AU
Come along for a special guided walk during Platypus Month to learn about a unique local mammal with a platypus expert.

Join PlatypusWatch for a walk through platypus habitat in the Albert River catchment and learn all about this iconic species. Led by ecologist and platypus expert, Dr Tamielle Brunt from Wildlife Queensland, you’ll discover everything from their fascinating biology and behaviour to the habitat and food they need to survive.
We’ll also talk about local conservation efforts and how you can support local platypus populations by getting involved with Watergum’s surveys along the Albert River. Following the walk, a light morning tea will be provided and you will have the opportunity to ask the experts additional questions.
Please note, there is no guarantee that platypuses will be present during the guided walk.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

This event is designed for adults and families.
Recommended for ages 8 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 1.5 hours.
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, 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 as part of ECO Logan environmental events program and the City of Logan citizen science initiatives.

Platypus Explorers Kids Workshop
2024-08-24 10:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Bethania Community Centre, 88-118 Station Road, Bethania, QLD 4205, Bethania, 4205, AU
Celebrate Platypus Month with a fun-packed and interactive workshop where kids will learn all about platypus!

Join us for this educational and hands-on workshop to learn all about our unique Australian animal – the platypus. Find out how you can help them to live safely and happily in our local rivers and creeks before getting stuck into some fun, platypus related activities and crafts!

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 indoor event.
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 bring along drinking water.

This workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of ECO Logan environmental events program.

Discover PlatypusWatch Webinar
2024-08-28 18:00 - 19:30 (Australia/Brisbane) | Online Event
Interested in learning more about one of Australia’s iconic species or joining PlatypusWatch to monitor wild platypus populations?

Celebrate Platypus Month by discovering more about these unique species and ways you can support local populations. This webinar will cover all aspects of platypus biology, behaviour, food sources, habitats, threats and citizen science activities happening along Logan waterways.
After this session you’ll be ready use your identification techinques to join other dedicated volunteers in the PlatypusWatch* survey team and support platypus conservation efforts along the Albert River.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER:

This event is designed for adults and families.
Recommended for ages 8 years and older with parent/guardian supervision.
This is an online event.
You must register and secure a ticket for all people attending.
Detailed event information will be sent to the email address provided upon registering.

INFORMATION FOR THE DAY OF THE EVENT:

The link to join the live webinar will be sent to the email provided on the day of the event.
Please access the link 10 minutes prior to the event to ensure you don’t miss the start.

This workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of ECO Logan environmental events program and the City of Logan citizen science initiatives.

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.
