Watergum

Austinville Valley Landcare Group
2020-02-23 08:00 - 10:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
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.

Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group
2020-03-07 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
2020-03-07 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.

NaturallyGC Grow me Instead - Native Gardening Workshop
2020-03-07 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. Small space native landscapes. For balconies, courtyards, pots and front yards.
Suitable for ages 16 and over.

NaturallyGC Platypus Appreciation Day
2020-03-08 09:30 - 11:30
The platypus is an amazing semi-aquatic mammal that is endemic to Eastern Australia and Tasmania. It is primarily nocturnal, living in creeks and rivers from cold highlands areas to tropical rainforests. Unfortunately platypus numbers appear to be declining due to habitat disruption, water extraction, pollution of waterways and illegalcapture.
Learn more about the local Platypus population and what you can do to help with our Platypus Appreciation Day.

There will be free kids Platypus craft and a hands on waterbugs activity with Gold Coast Catchment Association.

Buy native plants from the Native Plants Gold Coast group.

Learn how you can help become a citizen scientist and monitor Platypus populations, water bugs and water quality across the Gold Coast

Visit the City’s Natural Areas Management display to see restoration works occuring around our waterways and how you can help get inolved.

Visit the City’s Catchment Management Unit stall to see how we manage water quality and issues in our catchments.

Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer and the City’s Catchment Management Unit

PlatypusWatch Induction - Mudgeeraba
2020-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Platypus Appreciation Day – Mudgeeraba, Mudgeeraba, Gold Coast, QLD 4207, Gold Coast, 4207, AU
PlatypusWatch Induction for new surveyors

If you would like to become a surveyor for PlatypusWatch, please email gcplatypus@gmail.org to book a place on the mandatory induction.
You have 3 chances to attend an induction before the surveys begin.
Platypus Appreciation Day Event at Mudgeeraba – 10AM – 12:00PM, Sunday 8th March
Nerang – Date and Time to be confirmed
Beenleigh Library – 9:00AM – 10:30AM, Saturday 28th March
It is not possible to register through eventbrite, you must email gcplatypus@gmail.com

Seagrass Survey - Wavebreak Site 3
2020-03-08 12:30 - 17:30 | Wave Break Island, Wavebreak (WV3), Gold Coast, QLD, Gold Coast, AU
Seagrass Survey

We need volunteers with a passion for environmental science and the preservation of our coastal environments to assist us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast!
Seagrass is an important food source for many of our iconic ocean creatures such as dugongs, turtles and seahorses! It is also an ecosystem engineer balancing heavy-metals, pollutants and nutrients levels and stabilising sediment to prevent coastal erosion. We are alarmed at the rate of disappearance of seagrass globally here on the Gold Coast. Seagrass-Watch has been designed by experts and is part of a global network of citizen scientists dedicated to collecting valuable data and we need your help!
By coming to one of our seagrass surveys you will have a lot of fun, as well as contributing towards the collection of important scientific data. We need hardy volunteers who don’t mind getting wet and are looking to meet some like-minded people while learning some new skills! We encourage university students, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurous friends and families. Just be sure to contact us is you would like to bring children so that we can confirm whether a particular site is suitable for small people.
Bring your enthusiasm, appropriate clothing and water shoes for the event and be prepared to have a lot of laughs and make new friends. We hope to see you there!
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on seagrass populations, trends, sea turtle and seahorse presence!
We are heading out to Wavebreak Island on Sunday 8th of March 2020 for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 12.30AM at the Labrador boat ramp
This program is hosted by the Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
www.facebook.com/gcseagrass
gcseagrass@gmail.com

Gold Coast Seagrass Survey - Wavebreak Site 2
2020-03-10 13:30 - 17:30 | Wave Break Island, Wavebreak (WV3), Gold Coast, QLD, Gold Coast, AU
Seagrass survey

We need volunteers with a passion for environmental science and the preservation of our coastal environments to assist us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast!
Seagrass is an important food source for many of our iconic ocean creatures such as dugongs, turtles and seahorses! It is also an ecosystem engineer balancing heavy-metals, pollutants and nutrients levels and stabilising sediment to prevent coastal erosion. We are alarmed at the rate of disappearance of seagrass globally and we are witnessing here on the Gold Coast. Seagrass-Watch has been designed by experts and is part of a global network of citizen scientists dedicated to collecting valuable data and we need your help
By coming to one of our seagrass surveys you will have a lot of fun, as well as contributing towards the collection of important scientific data. We need hardy volunteers who don’t mind getting wet and are looking to meet some like-minded people while learning some new skills! We encourage university students, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurous friends and families. Just be sure to contact us is you would like to bring children so that we can confirm whether a particular site is suitable for small people.
Bring your enthusiasm, appropriate clothing and water shoes for the event and be prepared to have a lot of laughs and make new friends. We hope to see you there!
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on seagrass populations, trends, sea turtle and seahorse presence!
We are heading out to Wavebreak Island on the Tuesday 10th March 2020 for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 1.30PM at the Labrador boat ramp
This program is hosted by the Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
www.facebook.com/gcseagrass
gcseagrass@gmail.com

Seagrass Survey - South Stradbroke Island Site 1
2020-03-11 14:15 - 18:15 | South Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, gold coast, QLD 4216, gold coast, 4216, AU
Seagrass Survey – South Stradbroke Island

We need volunteers with a passion for environmental science and the preservation of our coastal environments to assist us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast!
Seagrass is an important food source for many of our iconic ocean creatures such as dugongs, turtles and seahorses! It is also an ecosystem engineer balancing heavy-metals, pollutants and nutrients levels and stabilising sediment to prevent coastal erosion. We are alarmed at the rate of disappearance of Seagrass globally and here on the Gold Coast. Seagrass-Watch has been designed by experts and is part of a global network of citizen scientists dedicated to collecting valuable data and we need your help!
By coming to one of our Seagrass surveys you will have a lot of fun, as well as contributing towards the collection of important scientific data. We need hardy volunteers who don’t mind getting wet and are looking to meet some like-minded people while learning some new skills! We encourage university students, outdoor enthusiasts, adventurous friends and families. Just be sure to contact us is you would like to bring children so that we can confirm whether a particular site is suitable for small people.
Bring your enthusiasm, appropriate clothing and water shoes for the event and be prepared to have a lot of laughs and make new friends. We hope to see you there!
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on seagrass populations, trends, sea turtle and seahorse presence!
We are heading out to South Stradbroke Island on the 11th March 2020 for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 2.15 PM at the Labrador boat ramp
This program is hosted by the Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
www.facebook.com/gcseagrass
gcseagrass@gmail.com

Tarrabora Bushcare Group (weed control day)
2020-03-14 08:00 - 10:00
Protect, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.
ENVIRONMENTAL WEED CONTROL SESSION
Help control a variety of weeds including Lantana through assisted restoration techniques.
A Council officer is in attendance on the day with the tools and to guide you. 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. Suitable for ages 18 and above.

Waterbugs & Water Quality - Coomera
2020-07-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Coomera, Coomera, Coomera, QLD 4209, Coomera, 4209, AU
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 Watergum 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.watergum.org
Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org
Please make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

Waterbugs and Water Quality - Currumbin
2020-07-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Currumbin, Long Tan Park Currumbin, Currumbin Valley, QLD 4223, Currumbin Valley, 4223, AU
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 Watergum 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.watergum.org
Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org
Please make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

Waterbugs & Water Quality - Austinville
2020-07-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Austinville, 621 Austinville Rd, austinville, QLD 4213, austinville, 4213, AU
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 Watergum 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.watergum.org
Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org
Please make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

Waterbugs and Water Quality - Tallebudgera
2020-07-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera, QLD 4228, Tallebudgera, 4228, AU
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 Watergum 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.watergum.org
Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org
Please make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

PlatypusWatch Induction - Nerang
2020-08-06 18:30 - 20:00 | Country Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Nerang, QLD 4211, Nerang, 4211, AU
PlatypusWatch Induction for new surveyors

If you would like to become a surveyor for PlatypusWatch, please email platypus@watergum.org to book a place on the mandatory induction.
You have 2 chances to attend an induction before the surveys begin.
Nerang Country Paradise Parklands – 6:30PM – 8:00pm, Thursday 6th August
Cedar Creek Community Hall – 9:00AM – 10:30AM, Saturday 22nd August
It is not possible to register through eventbrite, you must email platypus@watergum.org

Seagrass Survey - South Stradbroke Island Site 2
2020-08-18 11:45 - 15:45 | South Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, gold coast, QLD 4216, gold coast, 4216, AU
Seagrass Survey – South Strabroke Island

Seagrass is an important ecosystem engineer providing food and habitat for a diverse array of marine organisms, including turtles, dugongs and seahorses.
Globally, seagrass is disappearing at an alarming rate and it is vital that we monitor its condition here on the Gold Coast!
Watergum Seagrass is an established citizen science program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast, following globally standardised Seagrass-Watch scientific monitoring techniques.
Have fun, meet new people and improve your science skills by assisting us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast! Onsite training will be provided, however we ask that new volunteers complete our quick online course prior to attending their first event.
We are heading out to South Stradbroke Island on Tuesday 18th of August.
Meeting time is at 11.45AM at the Labrador boat ramp, opposite DeepWater Apartments
Please make sure you’re up to date with the latest covid-19 protocols.
It is essential that you bring:
• Enclosed shoes, preferably hard soled wetsuit boots but old runners or dive boots are ok. They will get wet and muddy!
• Sun safe clothing, hat, sun cream and wind jacket
• Water and snacks
This program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
www.watergum.org/seagrass
seagrass@watergum.org

Seagrass Survey - Wavebreak Site 3
2020-08-19 12:30 - 16:30 | Wave Break Island, Wavebreak (WV3), Gold Coast, QLD, Gold Coast, AU
Seagrass Survey

Seagrass is an important ecosystem engineer providing food and habitat for a diverse array of marine organisms, including turtles, dugongs and seahorses.
Globally, seagrass is disappearing at an alarming rate and it is vital that we monitor its condition here on the Gold Coast!
Watergum Seagrass is an established citizen science program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast, following globally standardised Seagrass-Watch scientific monitoring techniques.
Have fun, meet new people and improve your science skills by assisting us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast! Onsite training will be provided, however we ask that new volunteers complete our quick online course prior to attending their first event.
We are heading out to Wavebreak Island on Wednesday 19th of August 2020 for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 12:30PM at the Labrador boat ramp
Please make sure you’re up to date with the latest covid-19 protocols.
It is essential that you bring:
• Enclosed shoes, preferably hard soled wetsuit boots but old runners or dive boots are ok. They will get wet and muddy!
• Sun safe clothing, hat, sun cream and wind jacket
• Water and snacks
This program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
www.watergum.org/seagrass
seagrass@watergum.org

PlatypusWatch Survey - Currumbin
2020-08-22 05:00 - 10:00 | Currumbin, Currumbin, Currumbin, QLD 4223, Currumbin, 4223, AU
Platypus survey

PlatypusWatch – To register, please email platypus@watergum.org
Join us bright and early on a platypus survey and help collect vital data concerning platypus populations. We’ll warm you up with a nice breakfast afterwards. As a community, let’s work together to save one of the world’s most unique animals!
Due to the popularity of PlatypusWatch, registrations must be completed by email. Please email platypus@watergum.org and get all the information for our surveys as well as the compulsory induction!

PlatypusWatch Induction - Cedar Creek
2020-08-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Cedar Creek Community Hall, 1 Chardon Bridge Road, Cedar Creek, QLD 4207, Cedar Creek, 4207, AU
PlatypusWatch Induction for new surveyors

If you would like to become a surveyor for PlatypusWatch, please email platypus@watergum.org to book a place on the mandatory induction.
You have 2 chances to attend an induction before the surveys begin.
Nerang Community Hall – 6:30PM – 8:00pm, Thursday 6th August
Cedar Creek Community Hall – 9:00AM – 10:30AM, Saturday 22nd August
It is not possible to register through eventbrite, you must email platypus@watergum.org

Platypus Kids Workshop
2020-08-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Cedar Creek Community Hall, 1 Chardon Bridge Road, Cedar Creek, QLD 4207, Cedar Creek, 4207, AU
Platypus Kids Workshop

We invite kids to join us for a fun-packed and interactive workshop where they will learn all about platypus and how they can help them to live safely and happily in our local rivers and creeks before getting stuck into some fun, platypus related activities!
This is a hands-on session that we know kids (and parents!) will thoroughly enjoy. Sign up today, spaces are limited!
Please make sure you are aware of the current covid-19 restrictions
For more information contact platypus@watergum.org
This event is supported by Logan City Council

PlatypusWatch Survey - Mudgeeraba
2020-08-23 05:00 - 10:00 | Mudgeeraba, Mudgeeraba, Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213, Mudgeeraba, 4213, AU

PlatypusWatch Survey - Albert River
2020-08-29 05:00 - 10:00 | Albert River, Albert River, Logan, QLD 4207, Logan, 4207, AU

Waterbugs - Logan
2020-08-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Chardon Bridge Road, Chardon Bridge Road, Cedar Creek, QLD 4207, Cedar Creek, 4207, AU
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! Suitable for children and adults.
This session will be help are Chardon Bridge Crossing (in Chardon Bridge Park) Cedar Creek.
Children must bring shoes that can be worn in the water to keep their feet safe! Adults, we have waders for you!
Website: www.watergum.org
Email: watermonitoring@watergum.org
Please make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

PlatypusWatch Survey - Nerang
2020-09-12 05:00 - 10:00 | Numinbah Valley, Numinbah, Numinbah Valley, QLD 4211, Numinbah Valley, 4211, AU

Platypus Watch Survey - Coomera
2020-09-13 05:00 - 10:00 | Coomera, Coomera, Coomera, QLD 4209, Coomera, 4209, AU

Seagrass Survey - Loaders Creek
2020-09-18 13:15 - 16:15 | Len Fox Park, 50 Marine Parade, Southport, QLD 4215, Southport, 4215, AU
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community a

Seagrass is an important ecosystem engineer providing food and habitat for a diverse array of marine organisms, including turtles, dugongs and seahorses.
Globally, seagrass is disappearing at an alarming rate and it is vital that we monitor its condition here on the Gold Coast!
Watergum Seagrass is an established citizen science program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast, following globally standardised Seagrass-Watch scientific monitoring techniques.
Have fun, meet new people and improve your science skills by assisting us in our vital work monitoring seagrass meadows on the Gold Coast! Onsite training will be provided, however we ask that new volunteers complete our quick online course prior to attending their first event.
We are heading out to Loders Creek on Friday 18th of September for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 1:15 PM at Len Fox Park, Southport.
Please make sure you’re up to date with the latest covid-19 protocols.
It is essential that you bring:
• Enclosed shoes, preferably hard soled wetsuit boots but old runners or dive boots are ok. They will get wet and muddy!
• Sun safe clothing, hat, sun cream and wind jacket
• Water and snacks
This program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
www.watergum.org/seagrass
seagrass@watergum.org
