Watergum

Austinville Landcare Group
2019-11-24 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Austinville, Various locations along Upper Mudgeeraba Creek via Austinville Road, Australia
The Austinville Landcare Group was established in November 2005 and is partnered with the Natural Areas Management Unit under the Beaches to Bushland, Volunteer Landcare Program. The group assists with the restoration of City-managed Austinville Community Park and Austinville Conservation Area along the upper reaches of Mudgeeraba Creek. The group’s activities consist of environmental weed control and planting native riparian species where required.
The Austinville Valley is located between Mudgeeraba and Springbrook and was previously known for banana farming but is now known for its beautiful rainforests and stunning creek lines. The group’s main focus is on the riparian areas along Mudgeeraba Creek with activities including weed control and revegetation where required.
The vegetation along these sections of Mudgeeraba Creek is classed as Regional Ecosystem type 12.3.2. This vegetation type is characterised by the presence of the canopy tree, Flooded Gum. This ‘of concern’ community is found in alluvial flats amongst hilly terrain, in the southern half of the city where there is more rainfall.
Working bees are on the last Sunday of the month from February to November.
Time: 8am – 10am
Place: Austinville Conservation Area, 621 Austinville Road and Austinville Community Park, Staghorn Drive. Please call to prior to confirm location.
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirt, pants, sunscreen, hat and some water. Gloves are compulsory.
For more information, please contact the Natural Areas Management Unit on 07 5581 1537 or namu@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Numinbah Valley Restoration Project
2019-11-30 08:30 - 10:30
Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre Parents & Citizens Association Incorporated (NVEEC P&C) was established in 2012 with the objective offacilitating the development and further improvement of the School, and fostering community interest in environmental education within the local and broader community of the Gold Coast.
In 2014 NVEEC P&C commenced a community environmental restoration project on a portion of public land in the Numinbah Valley (next to the School of Arts building). The aim of this project is to rehabilitate a weed infested drainage line to an area with improved natural values. The site chosen has a high profile within the local community and is an ideal place to promote the value of riparian vegetation and demonstrate techniques used in rehabilitation work. Tasks vary on site from session to session and often include elements of planting, maintenance weeding and mulching.
Site
Meeting Point is Numinbah Valley School of Arts carpark. Project site is adjacent to the carpark- a drainage line flowing into the Nerang River.
Time
8:30-10:30am. We often have a cuppa tea after!
Bring
Enclosed shoes, gloves, water bottle, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent.
Have a look at this video which outlines the original condition of the site, the goals of the project and the works undertaken was produced in 2016.

Water Quality
2019-11-30 09:00 - 11:00
Water Quality Testing

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

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

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

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

We are heading out to our Southern sites with the Gecko crew! Meeting time is at 09:00 AM at the Gecko House in Currumbin. Please be aware that samples are not necessarily taken at the meeting place and you may be required to drive to nearby locations.

What to bring

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

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

Towel

Lots of drinking water

Glasses/contact lenses

Pen/pencil

Please make sure to register to get all the updates!

Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience

Email: info@watergum.org

Friends of the Burleigh Head National Park
2019-12-08 08:30 - 11:00
Friends of Burleigh Head National Park is a volunteer group who work together with QLD Parks & Wildlife Service to reduce the impacts of a range of weed species within Burleigh Head National Park. Come and join us!
The Friends meet the second Sunday of each month.
Please bring drinking water, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and your dedication to the environment…. And anyone that could contribute to this beautiful National Park.
Meet: Sunday 13th of January
Where: We will meet at the Northern entrance to the park.
Time: 8:30am to 11:00am

Platypus Kids Workshop
2020-01-14 11:00 - 12:00
Platypus Kids Workshop

Kids will learn all about platypus and get stuck in to some fun, platypus related activities!

These school holidays, we invite kids to join us for a fun-packed and interactive workshop where they will learn all about Platypus!

Starting with an interactive presentation, kids will learn all about these furry, egg-laying aquatic mammals and how they can help them to live safely and happily in our local rivers and creeks. Then we will move onto some fun and interactive activities! First they will create a platypus habitat with their team mates, using the information they have just learnt before making their very own platypus bookmark to take away with them and show all their friends!

This is a hands-on session that we know your kids (and parents!) will thoroughly enjoy. Sign up today, spaces are limited!

Waterbugs & Water Quality - Coomera
2020-01-18 09:00 - 11:00
Waterbug and Water Quality Survey

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

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

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

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

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

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

What to bring

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

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

*Towel

*Lots of drinking water

*Glasses/contact lenses

*Pen/pencil

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

Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience

Email: info@watergum.org

Platypus Ponderings
2020-01-18 16:00 - 18:00
Lunch and cocktails by the river while learning about the elusive platypus

Learn about local platypus populations while enjoying Saturday afternoon lunch and cocktails, kids welcome!
Have you every pondered about platypus populations in your local area? What do they eat? Where do they live? Do they really lay eggs and have venomous spurs? How can I see them?
PlatypusWatch will be at the White House of Waterford on Saturday January 18th 4.00pm – 6.00pm to teach you everything you want to know about the mysterious platypus. Our PlatypusWatch coordinator is an expert in her field and has been monitoring local platypus populations for over 10 years. We have recently expanded our PlatypusWatch program into the Logan area and we’re excited to tell you all about our upcoming surveys in March 2020.Make an afternoon of it, have a late lunch before grabbing a refreshing cocktail and meandering down to the Bali Hut for 4.00pm where you can learn all about your local platypus population, report your own sightings and register your interest in attending our surveys all across the Gold Coast and now Logan too!
We will also have activities for the kiddies so feel free to bring them along to enjoy a lovely afternoon by the river, learning about platypus.

Water Quality Coomera
2020-01-26 09:00 - 11:00
Water Quality Testing

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways through water quality sampling!
Seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition. Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways and on the creatures that depend on them for survival. The Water Quality program collects monthly readings at select locations in order to assess the changing quality of our waterways throughout the year. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could have an effect on the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.The data collected is shared with local councils and highlights those areas where action needs to be taken! If you are passionate about the environment and keen to contribute to its preservation, we encourage you to come along and meet like-minded people while learning new skills and collecting vital data!
Coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit, the Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College
We are heading out with our Coomera Crew! Meeting location to be confirmed. Meeting time is at 09:00 AM, location to be confirmed. Please be aware that samples are not necessarily taken at the meeting place and you may be required to drive to nearby locations.
What to bring
Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.
Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves
Towel
Lots of drinking water
Glasses/contact lenses
Pen/pencil

Please make sure to register to get all the updates!
Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
Email: info@watergum.org

NaturallyGC Birds of the Bush Photography Walk
2020-02-01 06:30 - 08:30
Come and improve your bird identification and nature photography skills with a pleasant walk guided by local bird watcher and nature photographer Todd Burrows. Todd’s enthusiasm for knowledge of the natural world, is bound to inspire you.
Suitable for ages 10 and above.

Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group
2020-02-01 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
The Beaches to Bushland Volunteer Landcare Program provides a platform for the local community to foster a connection with their natural environment and encourages active community involvement as well as ownership of our natural assets.
Join the Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group in helping to revegetate Bonogin Creek.
A Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.

Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group
2020-02-01 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
Join the Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group and help restore areas adjoining Bonogin Creek through assisted weed control and maintenance works.
You need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.

Waterbugs and Water Quality - Currumbin
2020-02-01 09:00 - 11:00
Water Quality Testing

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

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

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

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

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

We are heading out to our Southern sites with the Gecko crew! Please meet us at Long Tan Park from 9-11am (Bains Road, Currumbin Valley).

What to bring

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

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

Towel

Lots of drinking water

Glasses/contact lenses

Pen/pencil

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

Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience

Email: info@watergum.org

Waterbugs and Water Quality - Tallebudgera
2020-02-02 09:00 - 11:00
Water Quality Testing

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

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

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

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

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

We are heading out to our Southern sites with the Gecko crew! Please meet us at Lions Park in Tallebudgera Valley from 9-11am (53 Syndicate Rd).

What to bring

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

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

Towel

Lots of drinking water

Glasses/contact lenses

Pen/pencil

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

Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience

Email: info@watergum.org

Elanora Bushcare Group
2020-02-04 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program
Join the Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group and help undertake general weed maintenance works at Elanora Weltands Reseve
A volunteer bushcare coordinator is present on the day to induct you into the activities. Activities mostly include general weed maintenance and keeping tracks clear. if you’re interested in planting trees with us we do this bi-monthly.
You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Further details including location details provided by reply email upon registration.
Maximum booking of 5 people, please contact us directly if you have a group wanting to book.

Coomera River Catchment Group- Tree Planting
2020-02-08 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
Join the Coomera River Catchment Group in helping to revegetate a 1km section of Coomera River at Regatta Waters Park, Oxenford. A Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Supported by Division 2 Councillor William Owen-Jones.
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.
For group bookings for more than 5 people please contact us to confirm.

Tarrabora Bushcare Group- Tree planting
2020-02-08 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
A Natural Areas Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.
There are only limited spaces as this is a very small project

NaturallyGC Grow me Instead - Native Gardening Workshop
2020-02-08 09:30 - 11:30
There is an amazing range of native plants from the Gold Coast region we can use in our garden, but the challenge is often working out which plants may best suit. Suitable for ages 16 and over.
Designing with native plants. Understanding plant characteristics and creating a garden with nature as inspiration.

NaturallyGC Wildlife Rescue (kids)
2020-02-08 10:00 - 11:00
Join Green Heroes and learn about wildlife rescues

Can you help an injured native animal? Yes!
This workshop includes key safety points and suggestions for first response to an injured native animal including how to respond and who to call. How can communities minimise wildlife injury? Create a community awareness poster. Make your own rescue kit to take home. Presented by a registered and experienced wildlife carer.
There are no live animals at this event.
Suitable for ages 5 and above. No group bookings available.
Supported by Division 11 Councillor Vorster.

Carrara Landcare Group- Tree planting
2020-02-15 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.

Join Carrara and Boonooroo Bushcare Group in helping to restore Carrara Floodplain and Boonooroo Park.
A Natural Area Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.
Supported by Division 8 Councillor Bob La Castra
FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OF MORE THAN 5 PEOPLE PLEASE CONTACT US TO CONFIRM ATTENDANCE

Currumbin Creek Care Group- Tree Planting
2020-02-15 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
Join the Currumbin Creek Care Group and help restore a 1.5km section of Currumbin Creek in partnership with the City.
A Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.
FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OF MORE THAN 5 YOU MUST CONTACT US TO CONFIRM.

NaturallyGC Australian Native Bees
2020-02-15 09:30 - 12:30
Learn about the stunning diversity of Australia’s native bees and their role in the environment. Learn how to keep stingless bees in a hive, propagate them and extract honey. You will come away equipped to keep your own hive of stingless bees in your part of the world.
Suitable for ages 15 and over.
Supported by Division 4 Councillor Kristyn Boulton

NaturallyGC Rocky Shore Explore
2020-02-16 11:00 - 12:00
Join our marine biologists from Ocean Connect at the rocky shores to explore this unique environment and learn about living and non-living things in the rock pools. Learn about periwinkles, sea cucumbers, oysters and crabs.
Suitable for ages 5 and above. Please register for children only, parents must stay to supervise children during workshop.
Times subject to change with the tide.
Supported by Division 12 Councillor Pauline Young

NaturallyGC Little Nature Lovers (preschool)
2020-02-19 10:00 - 11:00
Have fun exploring nature at the beautiful Botanic Gardens and learn what makes our Gold Coast environment so special. Each session includes a walk, activity and story reading.
The workshops are strictly suitable for three to five year olds with each child accompanied by a guardian. Please register for children only.
Our Feathered Friends. How many different kinds of birds can you find? Some birds swim, some birds fly, some birds run. Gather materials to make a bird’s nest.

Water Quality - Coomera
2020-02-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Coomera, Coomera, Coomera, QLD 4209, Coomera, 4209, AU
Water Quality Testing

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways through water quality sampling!
Seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition. Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways and on the creatures that depend on them for survival. The Water Quality program collects monthly readings at select locations in order to assess the changing quality of our waterways throughout the year. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could have an effect on the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.
The data collected is shared with local councils and highlights those areas where action needs to be taken! If you are passionate about the environment and keen to contribute to its preservation, we encourage you to come along and meet like-minded people while learning new skills and collecting vital data!
Coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit, the Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College
We are heading out with our Coomera Crew! Meeting location to be confirmed. Meeting time is at 09:00 AM, location to be confirmed. Please be aware that samples are not necessarily taken at the meeting place and you may be required to drive to nearby locations.
What to bring
Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.
Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves
Towel
Lots of drinking water
Glasses/contact lenses
Pen/pencil

Please make sure to register to get all the updates!
Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
Email: info@watergum.org

Waterbugs & Water Quality - Austinville
2020-02-23 08:00 - 10:00
Waterbug and Water Quality Survey

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs!
You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs! Some of these waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. The data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. Collecting and identifying these waterbugs also happens to be a whole heap of fun!
Come along to one of our surveys and learn how to collect a waterbug sample, and how to sift through, collect and identify dozens of different waterbugs. You will also learn how to score each bug on the pollution sensitivity scale to arrive at your overall water quality rating. We promise you, you will be amazed at the quantity and the diversity of waterbugs that exist in our waterways!
Also, seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition! Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways which the Water Quality program assesses through monthly readings. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could effect waterbug numbers or the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.
Coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast (Catchment Management Unit), the Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College
We are heading out with the Austinville Crew! 621 Austinville Road, Cox’s Reserve. 8-10am.
What to bring
*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns.
*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, long sleeves
*Towel
*Lots of drinking water
*Glasses/contact lenses
*Pen/pencil
Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.
Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
Email: info@watergum.org

Austinville Valley Landcare Group
2020-02-23 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
Join Austinville Landcare Group and help restore Austinville Conservation Area along the upper reaches of Mudgeeraba Creek.
A Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.

Water Quality with Gecko - Currumbin and Tallebudgera
2020-02-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Currumbin, Currumbin, Currumbin, QLD 4223, Currumbin, 4223, AU
Water Quality Testing

Learn how to assess the health of our waterways through water quality sampling!
Seize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition. Water pH, oxygen levels, temperature and other parameters can have a huge impact on the quality of our waterways and on the creatures that depend on them for survival. The Water Quality program collects monthly readings at select locations in order to assess the changing quality of our waterways throughout the year. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could have an effect on the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions, visible rubbish and pollution, weeds, site usage or disturbance, and wildlife sightings.
The data collected is shared with local councils and highlights those areas where action needs to be taken! If you are passionate about the environment and keen to contribute to its preservation, we encourage you to come along and meet like-minded people while learning new skills and collecting vital data!
Coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit, the Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers, Austinville Landcare & Somerset College
We are heading out to our Southern sites with the Gecko crew! Meeting time is at 09:00 AM at the Gecko House in Currumbin. Please be aware that samples are not necessarily taken at the meeting place and you may be required to drive to nearby locations.
What to bringGum 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 sleevesTowelLots of drinking waterGlasses/contact lensesPen/pencil
Please make sure to register to get all the updates!
Website: www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
Email: info@watergum.org

NaturallyGC Aboriginal Art and Culture - Kids Workshops
2020-02-23 10:00 - 11:00
Join these hands on interactive indigenous workshops with Rick Roser with storytelling, didgeridoos, ochre face and hand painting and emu feather hair decorations.
Suitable for ages 5 and above, great for adults as well. Children must be supervised at all times.
No large group bookings.
Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer

NaturallyGC Wildlife Hospital (kids)
2020-02-29 10:00 - 11:00
Join Green Heroes with a pop up wildlife hospital workshop

Join Green Heroes with a pop up wildlife hospital workshop in which children can engage in imaginative play and role play, whilst experiencing caring for these animals on their journey towards recovery and release.
Wildlife hospital cards, based on real case studies, encourage children to feed the animals appropriate foods and give them the love they need.
Workshop includes, storytime, plush toy animals, picture based case studies, medical and feeding supplies, x-rays, dress ups and guidance from an experienced wildlife carer.
(the workshop does not include live animals)
Suitable for ages 3 and over . No group bookings available.
Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer

Elanora Bushcare Group - Koala Tree Planting
2020-03-03 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program
Join the Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group and the City of Gold Coast in helping to revegetate and restore Koala habitat at Schuster Park.
A Council officer is in attendance on the day, all materials are supplied and the holes are pre- dug. You just need to ensure you wear appropriate clothes, enclosed shoes, hat, sunscreen and bring along sufficient drinking water.
If you enjoy being outdoors, being part of a community and would like to make a difference to our natural environment No experience is necessary to join.
Further details provided by reply email upon registration.
Maximum booking of 5 people, please contact us directly if you have a group wanting to book.
