BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Watergum - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Watergum X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://watergum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Watergum REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20190101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201031T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201031T110000 DTSTAMP:20201030T053733Z CREATED:20201030T053733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T053733Z UID:13022-1604134800-1604142000@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbugs and Water Quality - Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:Water Quality Testing\n\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs! \nYou 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! \nCoordinated by Watergum and supported by Logan City Council. \nWe are heading out to Chardon Bridge Park from 9-11am (1 Chardon Bridge Road\, Cedar Creek). \nWhat to bring \nGum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \nSun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \nTowel \nLots of drinking water \nGlasses/contact lenses \nPen/pencil \nPlease make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels. \nWebsite: www.watergum.org \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nPlease make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19 URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbugs-and-water-quality-cedar-creek/ LOCATION:Chardon Bridge Park\, 1 Chardon Bridge Road Currumbin\, Cedar Creek\, QLD 4207\, Cedar Creek\, 4207\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201025T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201025T110000 DTSTAMP:20200908T004809Z CREATED:20200908T004809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T004809Z UID:12416-1603616400-1603623600@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbugs and Water Quality - Tallebudgera DESCRIPTION:Water Quality Testing\n\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs! \nYou 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! \nCoordinated 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 \nWe 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). \nWhat to bring \nGum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \nSun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \nTowel \nLots of drinking water \nGlasses/contact lenses \nPen/pencil \nPlease make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels. \nWebsite: www.watergum.org \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nPlease make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19 URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbugs-and-water-quality-tallebudgera-3/ LOCATION:Tallebudgera\, Tallebudgera\, Tallebudgera\, QLD 4228\, Tallebudgera\, 4228\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201025T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201025T100000 DTSTAMP:20200908T002357Z CREATED:20200908T002357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T002357Z UID:12412-1603612800-1603620000@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbugs & Water Quality - Austinville DESCRIPTION:Waterbug and Water Quality Survey\n\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs! \nYou 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! \nCoordinated 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 and Austinville Landcare. \nWe are heading out with the Austinville Crew! 621 Austinville Road\, Cox’s Reserve. 8-10am. \nWhat to bring \n*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \n*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \n*Towel \n*Lots of drinking water \n*Glasses/contact lenses \n*Pen/pencil \nPlease make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels. \nWebsite: www.watergum.org \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nPlease make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19 URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbugs-water-quality-austinville-4/ LOCATION:621 Austinville Rd\, 621 Austinville Road\, Austinville\, QLD 4213\, Austinville\, 4213\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201024T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201024T110000 DTSTAMP:20200908T010513Z CREATED:20200908T010513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T010513Z UID:12420-1603530000-1603537200@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbugs and Water Quality - Currumbin DESCRIPTION:Water Quality Testing\n\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs! \nYou 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! \nCoordinated 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 \nWe 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). \nWhat to bring \nGum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \nSun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \nTowel \nLots of drinking water \nGlasses/contact lenses \nPen/pencil \nPlease make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels. \n \nWebsite: www.watergum.org \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nPlease make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19 URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbugs-and-water-quality-currumbin-3/ LOCATION:Currumbin\, Long Tan Park Currumbin\, Currumbin Valley\, QLD 4223\, Currumbin Valley\, 4223\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201018T134500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201018T174500 DTSTAMP:20200908T022624Z CREATED:20200908T022624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T022624Z UID:12430-1603028700-1603043100@watergum.org SUMMARY:Seagrass Survey - South Stradbroke Island Site 2 DESCRIPTION:Seagrass Survey – South Strabroke Island\n\n\n\nSeagrass is an important ecosystem engineer providing food and habitat for a diverse array of marine organisms\, including turtles\, dugongs and seahorses. \nGlobally\, seagrass is disappearing at an alarming rate and it is vital that we monitor its condition here on the Gold Coast! \nWatergum Seagrass is an established citizen science program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast\, following globally standardised Seagrass-Watch scientific monitoring techniques. \nHave 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. \nWe are heading out to South Stradbroke Island on Sunday 18th of October. \nPlease make sure you’re up to date with the latest covid-19 protocols. \nIt is essential that you bring: \n• Enclosed shoes\, preferably hard soled wetsuit boots but old runners or dive boots are ok. They will get wet and muddy! \n• Sun safe clothing\, hat\, sun cream and wind jacket \n• Water and snacks \nThis program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast. \nwww.watergum.org/seagrass \nseagrass@watergum.org URL:https://watergum.org/event/seagrass-survey-south-stradbroke-island-site-2-2/ LOCATION:South Stradbroke Island\, South Stradbroke Island\, gold coast\, QLD 4216\, gold coast\, 4216\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201017T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20201017T110000 DTSTAMP:20200908T031119Z CREATED:20200908T031119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T031119Z UID:12434-1602925200-1602932400@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbugs & Water Quality - Coomera DESCRIPTION:Waterbug and Water Quality Survey\n\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs! \nYou 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! \nCoordinated 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 \nWe are heading out with the Coomera Crew! Location to be confirmed. 9-11am. \nWhat to bring \n*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \n*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \n*Towel \n*Lots of drinking water \n*Glasses/contact lenses \n*Pen/pencil \nPlease make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels. \nWebsite: www.watergum.org \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nPlease make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19 URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbugs-water-quality-coomera-5/ LOCATION:Coomera\, Coomera\, Coomera\, QLD 4209\, Coomera\, 4209\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200926T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200926T110000 DTSTAMP:20200812T054722Z CREATED:20200812T054722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T054722Z UID:12217-1601110800-1601118000@watergum.org SUMMARY:Water Quality with Gecko - Currumbin and Tallebudgera DESCRIPTION:Water Quality Testing\n\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways through water quality sampling! \nSeize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition which is sent on to council. 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. \nWe encourage you to come along and meet like-minded people while learning new skills and collecting vital data! \nCoordinated 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 and Austinville Landcare. \nWe 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. \n What to bring \nGum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \nSun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \nTowel \nLots of drinking water \nGlasses/contact lenses \nPen/pencil \nPlease make sure to register to reserve your place! \nWebsite: www.watergum.org/citizenscience \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nPlease make sure you are aware of the latest COVID-19 protocols URL:https://watergum.org/event/water-quality-with-gecko-currumbin-and-tallebudgera-3/ LOCATION:Currumbin\, Currumbin\, Currumbin\, QLD 4223\, Currumbin\, 4223\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200919T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200919T110000 DTSTAMP:20200812T061242Z CREATED:20200812T061242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200812T061242Z UID:12221-1600506000-1600513200@watergum.org SUMMARY:Water Quality - Coomera DESCRIPTION:Water Quality Testing\n\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways through water quality sampling! \nSeize the opportunity to use our state of the art water quality probe to record vital data regarding our local water composition which is shares with local councils. 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. \nIf 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! \nCoordinated 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 and Austinville Landcare. \nWe 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. \nWhat to bring \nGum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \nSun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \nTowel \nLots of drinking water \nGlasses/contact lenses \nPen/pencil \n \nPlease make sure to register to reserve your place and receive all the information you need to find us on the day! \nWebsite: www.watergum.org/citizenscience \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org URL:https://watergum.org/event/water-quality-coomera-11/ LOCATION:Coomera\, Coomera\, Coomera\, QLD 4209\, Coomera\, 4209\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200918T131500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200918T161500 DTSTAMP:20200729T024909Z CREATED:20200729T024909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T024909Z UID:11965-1600434900-1600445700@watergum.org SUMMARY:Seagrass Survey - Loaders Creek DESCRIPTION:Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community a\n\n\n\nSeagrass is an important ecosystem engineer providing food and habitat for a diverse array of marine organisms\, including turtles\, dugongs and seahorses. \nGlobally\, seagrass is disappearing at an alarming rate and it is vital that we monitor its condition here on the Gold Coast! \nWatergum Seagrass is an established citizen science program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast\, following globally standardised Seagrass-Watch scientific monitoring techniques. \nHave 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. \nWe are heading out to Loders Creek on Friday 18th of September for another splash around. \nMeeting time is at 1:15 PM at Len Fox Park\, Southport. \nPlease make sure you’re up to date with the latest covid-19 protocols. \nIt is essential that you bring: \n• Enclosed shoes\, preferably hard soled wetsuit boots but old runners or dive boots are ok. They will get wet and muddy! \n• Sun safe clothing\, hat\, sun cream and wind jacket \n• Water and snacks \nThis program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast. \nwww.watergum.org/seagrass \nseagrass@watergum.org URL:https://watergum.org/event/seagrass-survey-loaders-creek/ LOCATION:Len Fox Park\, 50 Marine Parade\, Southport\, QLD 4215\, Southport\, 4215\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200913T050000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200913T100000 DTSTAMP:20200722T070205Z CREATED:20200722T070205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T070205Z UID:11886-1599973200-1599991200@watergum.org SUMMARY:Platypus Watch Survey - Coomera DESCRIPTION:Platypus survey\n\n\n\nPlatypusWatch – To register\, please email platypus@watergum.org \nJoin 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! \nDue 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! URL:https://watergum.org/event/platypus-watch-survey-coomera-2/ LOCATION:Coomera\, Coomera\, Coomera\, QLD 4209\, Coomera\, 4209\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200912T050000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200912T100000 DTSTAMP:20200722T065202Z CREATED:20200722T065202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T065202Z UID:11882-1599886800-1599904800@watergum.org SUMMARY:PlatypusWatch Survey - Nerang DESCRIPTION:Platypus survey\n\n\n\nPlatypusWatch – To register\, please email platypus@watergum.org \nJoin 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! \nDue 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! URL:https://watergum.org/event/platypuswatch-survey-nerang/ LOCATION:Numinbah Valley\, Numinbah\, Numinbah Valley\, QLD 4211\, Numinbah Valley\, 4211\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200829T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200829T110000 DTSTAMP:20200723T022622Z CREATED:20200723T022622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200723T022622Z UID:11894-1598691600-1598698800@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbugs - Logan DESCRIPTION:Water Quality Testing\n\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs! \nYou 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. \nThe data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. \nCollecting and identifying these waterbugs also happens to be a whole heap of fun! Suitable for children and adults. \nThis session will be help are Chardon Bridge Crossing (in Chardon Bridge Park) Cedar Creek. \nChildren must bring shoes that can be worn in the water to keep their feet safe! Adults\, we have waders for you! \nWebsite: www.watergum.org \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nPlease make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19 URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbugs-logan/ LOCATION:Chardon Bridge Road\, Chardon Bridge Road\, Cedar Creek\, QLD 4207\, Cedar Creek\, 4207\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200829T050000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200829T100000 DTSTAMP:20200722T062619Z CREATED:20200722T062619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T062619Z UID:11870-1598677200-1598695200@watergum.org SUMMARY:PlatypusWatch Survey - Albert River DESCRIPTION:Platypus survey\n\n\n\nPlatypusWatch – To register\, please email platypus@watergum.org \nJoin 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! \nDue 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! URL:https://watergum.org/event/platypuswatch-survey-albert-river/ LOCATION:Albert River\, Albert River\, Logan\, QLD 4207\, Logan\, 4207\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200823T050000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200823T100000 DTSTAMP:20200722T063312Z CREATED:20200722T063312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T063312Z UID:11874-1598158800-1598176800@watergum.org SUMMARY:PlatypusWatch Survey - Mudgeeraba DESCRIPTION:Platypus survey\n\n\n\nPlatypusWatch – To register\, please email platypus@watergum.org \nJoin 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! \nDue 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! URL:https://watergum.org/event/platypuswatch-survey-mudgeeraba/ LOCATION:Mudgeeraba\, Mudgeeraba\, Mudgeeraba\, QLD 4213\, Mudgeeraba\, 4213\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200822T110000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200822T120000 DTSTAMP:20200722T060516Z CREATED:20200722T060516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T060516Z UID:11866-1598094000-1598097600@watergum.org SUMMARY:Platypus Kids Workshop DESCRIPTION:Platypus Kids Workshop\n\n\n\nWe 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! \nThis is a hands-on session that we know kids (and parents!) will thoroughly enjoy. Sign up today\, spaces are limited! \nPlease make sure you are aware of the current covid-19 restrictions \nFor more information contact platypus@watergum.org \nThis event is supported by Logan City Council URL:https://watergum.org/event/platypus-kids-workshop-3/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Community Hall\, 1 Chardon Bridge Road\, Cedar Creek\, QLD 4207\, Cedar Creek\, 4207\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200822T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200822T103000 DTSTAMP:20200721T023113Z CREATED:20200721T023113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T023113Z UID:11862-1598086800-1598092200@watergum.org SUMMARY:PlatypusWatch Induction - Cedar Creek DESCRIPTION:PlatypusWatch Induction for new surveyors\n\n\n\nIf you would like to become a surveyor for PlatypusWatch\, please email platypus@watergum.org to book a place on the mandatory induction. \nYou have 2 chances to attend an induction before the surveys begin. \nNerang Community Hall – 6:30PM – 8:00pm\, Thursday 6th August \nCedar Creek Community Hall – 9:00AM – 10:30AM\, Saturday 22nd August \n It is not possible to register through eventbrite\, you must email platypus@watergum.org URL:https://watergum.org/event/platypuswatch-induction-cedar-creek/ LOCATION:Cedar Creek Community Hall\, 1 Chardon Bridge Road\, Cedar Creek\, QLD 4207\, Cedar Creek\, 4207\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200822T050000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200822T100000 DTSTAMP:20200722T064726Z CREATED:20200722T064726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T064726Z UID:11878-1598072400-1598090400@watergum.org SUMMARY:PlatypusWatch Survey - Currumbin DESCRIPTION:Platypus survey\n\n\n\nPlatypusWatch – To register\, please email platypus@watergum.org \nJoin 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! \nDue 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! URL:https://watergum.org/event/platypuswatch-survey-currumbin/ LOCATION:Currumbin\, Currumbin\, Currumbin\, QLD 4223\, Currumbin\, 4223\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200819T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200819T163000 DTSTAMP:20200729T025327Z CREATED:20200729T025327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T025327Z UID:11969-1597840200-1597854600@watergum.org SUMMARY:Seagrass Survey - Wavebreak Site 3 DESCRIPTION:Seagrass Survey\n\n\n\nSeagrass is an important ecosystem engineer providing food and habitat for a diverse array of marine organisms\, including turtles\, dugongs and seahorses. \nGlobally\, seagrass is disappearing at an alarming rate and it is vital that we monitor its condition here on the Gold Coast! \nWatergum Seagrass is an established citizen science program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast\, following globally standardised Seagrass-Watch scientific monitoring techniques. \nHave 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. \nWe are heading out to Wavebreak Island on Wednesday 19th of August 2020 for another splash around. \nMeeting time is at 12:30PM at the Labrador boat ramp \nPlease make sure you’re up to date with the latest covid-19 protocols. \nIt is essential that you bring: \n• Enclosed shoes\, preferably hard soled wetsuit boots but old runners or dive boots are ok. They will get wet and muddy! \n• Sun safe clothing\, hat\, sun cream and wind jacket \n• Water and snacks \nThis program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast. \nwww.watergum.org/seagrass \nseagrass@watergum.org URL:https://watergum.org/event/seagrass-survey-wavebreak-site-3-3/ LOCATION:Wave Break Island\, Wavebreak (WV3)\, Gold Coast\, QLD\, Gold Coast\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200818T114500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200818T154500 DTSTAMP:20200804T012053Z CREATED:20200804T012053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T012053Z UID:12043-1597751100-1597765500@watergum.org SUMMARY:Seagrass Survey - South Stradbroke Island Site 2 DESCRIPTION:Seagrass Survey – South Strabroke Island\n\n\n\nSeagrass is an important ecosystem engineer providing food and habitat for a diverse array of marine organisms\, including turtles\, dugongs and seahorses. \nGlobally\, seagrass is disappearing at an alarming rate and it is vital that we monitor its condition here on the Gold Coast! \nWatergum Seagrass is an established citizen science program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast\, following globally standardised Seagrass-Watch scientific monitoring techniques. \nHave 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. \nWe are heading out to South Stradbroke Island on Tuesday 18th of August. \nMeeting time is at 11.45AM at the Labrador boat ramp\, opposite DeepWater Apartments \nPlease make sure you’re up to date with the latest covid-19 protocols. \nIt is essential that you bring: \n• Enclosed shoes\, preferably hard soled wetsuit boots but old runners or dive boots are ok. They will get wet and muddy! \n• Sun safe clothing\, hat\, sun cream and wind jacket \n• Water and snacks \nThis program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast. \nwww.watergum.org/seagrass \nseagrass@watergum.org URL:https://watergum.org/event/seagrass-survey-south-stradbroke-island-site-2/ LOCATION:South Stradbroke Island\, South Stradbroke Island\, gold coast\, QLD 4216\, gold coast\, 4216\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200806T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200806T200000 DTSTAMP:20200721T015546Z CREATED:20200721T015546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T015546Z UID:11858-1596738600-1596744000@watergum.org SUMMARY:PlatypusWatch Induction - Nerang DESCRIPTION:PlatypusWatch Induction for new surveyors\n\n\n\nIf you would like to become a surveyor for PlatypusWatch\, please email platypus@watergum.org to book a place on the mandatory induction. \nYou have 2 chances to attend an induction before the surveys begin. \nNerang Country Paradise Parklands – 6:30PM – 8:00pm\, Thursday 6th August \nCedar Creek Community Hall – 9:00AM – 10:30AM\, Saturday 22nd August \nIt is not possible to register through eventbrite\, you must email platypus@watergum.org URL:https://watergum.org/event/platypuswatch-induction-nerang/ LOCATION:Country Paradise Parklands\, 231 Beaudesert Nerang Rd\, Nerang\, QLD 4211\, Nerang\, 4211\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200726T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200726T110000 DTSTAMP:20200710T051847Z CREATED:20200710T051847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T051847Z UID:11842-1595754000-1595761200@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbugs and Water Quality - Tallebudgera DESCRIPTION:Water Quality Testing\n\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs! \nYou 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! \nCome 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! \nAlso\, 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. \n 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 \nWe 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). \nWhat to bring \nGum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \nSun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \nTowel \nLots of drinking water \nGlasses/contact lenses \nPen/pencil \nPlease make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels. \n \nWebsite: www.watergum.org \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nPlease make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19 URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbugs-and-water-quality-tallebudgera-2/ LOCATION:Tallebudgera\, Tallebudgera\, Tallebudgera\, QLD 4228\, Tallebudgera\, 4228\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200726T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200726T100000 DTSTAMP:20200710T042304Z CREATED:20200710T042304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T042304Z UID:11830-1595750400-1595757600@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbugs & Water Quality - Austinville DESCRIPTION:Waterbug and Water Quality Survey\n\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs! \nYou 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! \nCome 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! \nAlso\, 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. \nCoordinated 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 \nWe are heading out with the Austinville Crew! 621 Austinville Road\, Cox’s Reserve. 8-10am. \nWhat to bring \n*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \n*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \n*Towel \n*Lots of drinking water \n*Glasses/contact lenses \n*Pen/pencil \nPlease make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels. \nWebsite: www.watergum.org \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nPlease make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19 URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbugs-water-quality-austinville-3/ LOCATION:Austinville\, 621 Austinville Rd\, austinville\, QLD 4213\, austinville\, 4213\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200725T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200725T110000 DTSTAMP:20200710T051632Z CREATED:20200710T051632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T051632Z UID:11838-1595667600-1595674800@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbugs and Water Quality - Currumbin DESCRIPTION:Water Quality Testing\n\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs! \nYou 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! \nCome 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! \nAlso\, 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. \nCoordinated 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 \nWe 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). \nWhat to bring \nGum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \nSun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \nTowel \nLots of drinking water \nGlasses/contact lenses \nPen/pencil \nPlease make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels. \n \nWebsite: www.watergum.org \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nPlease make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19 URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbugs-and-water-quality-currumbin-2/ LOCATION:Currumbin\, Long Tan Park Currumbin\, Currumbin Valley\, QLD 4223\, Currumbin Valley\, 4223\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200718T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200718T110000 DTSTAMP:20200710T043147Z CREATED:20200710T043147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200710T043147Z UID:11834-1595062800-1595070000@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbugs & Water Quality - Coomera DESCRIPTION:Waterbug and Water Quality Survey\n\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs! \nYou 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! \nCome 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! \nAlso\, 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. \nCoordinated 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 \nWe are heading out with the Coomera Crew! Location to be confirmed. 9-11am. \nWhat to bring \n*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \n*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \n*Towel \n*Lots of drinking water \n*Glasses/contact lenses \n*Pen/pencil \nPlease make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels. \nWebsite: www.watergum.org \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nPlease make sure that you’re aware of current covid-19 restrictions: https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19 URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbugs-water-quality-coomera-4/ LOCATION:Coomera\, Coomera\, Coomera\, QLD 4209\, Coomera\, 4209\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200314T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200314T100000 DTSTAMP:20200114T012009Z CREATED:20200114T012009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T012009Z UID:9133-1584172800-1584180000@watergum.org SUMMARY:Tarrabora Bushcare Group (weed control day) DESCRIPTION:Protect\, restore and enhance our natural areas with the Beaches to Bushland Program.\nENVIRONMENTAL WEED CONTROL SESSION\nHelp control a variety of weeds including Lantana through assisted restoration techniques.\nA 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.\nIf 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.\nFurther details provided by reply email upon registration. Suitable for ages 18 and above. URL:https://watergum.org/event/tarrabora-bushcare-group-weed-control-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200311T141500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200311T181500 DTSTAMP:20200228T041848Z CREATED:20200228T041848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T041848Z UID:9733-1583936100-1583950500@watergum.org SUMMARY:Seagrass Survey - South Stradbroke Island Site 1 DESCRIPTION:Seagrass Survey – South Stradbroke Island\n\n\n\nWe 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! \nSeagrass 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! \nBy 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. \nBring 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! \nGold 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! \nWe are heading out to South Stradbroke Island on the 11th March 2020 for another splash around. \nMeeting time is at 2.15 PM at the Labrador boat ramp \nThis program is hosted by the Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast. \nwww.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience \nwww.facebook.com/gcseagrass \ngcseagrass@gmail.com URL:https://watergum.org/event/seagrass-survey-south-stradbroke-island-site-1-2/ LOCATION:South Stradbroke Island\, South Stradbroke Island\, gold coast\, QLD 4216\, gold coast\, 4216\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200310T133000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200310T173000 DTSTAMP:20200217T071201Z CREATED:20200217T071201Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200217T071201Z UID:9714-1583847000-1583861400@watergum.org SUMMARY:Gold Coast Seagrass Survey - Wavebreak Site 2 DESCRIPTION:Seagrass survey\n\n\n\nWe 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! \nSeagrass 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 \nBy 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. \nBring 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! \nGold 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! \n We are heading out to Wavebreak Island on the Tuesday 10th March 2020 for another splash around. \nMeeting time is at 1.30PM at the Labrador boat ramp \nThis program is hosted by the Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast. \nwww.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience \nwww.facebook.com/gcseagrass \ngcseagrass@gmail.com URL:https://watergum.org/event/gold-coast-seagrass-survey-wavebreak-site-2-2/ LOCATION:Wave Break Island\, Wavebreak (WV3)\, Gold Coast\, QLD\, Gold Coast\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200308T123000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200308T173000 DTSTAMP:20200228T041646Z CREATED:20200228T041646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200228T041646Z UID:9729-1583670600-1583688600@watergum.org SUMMARY:Seagrass Survey - Wavebreak Site 3 DESCRIPTION:Seagrass Survey\n\n\n\nWe 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! \nSeagrass 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! \nBy 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. \nBring 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! \n 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! \nWe are heading out to Wavebreak Island on Sunday 8th of March 2020 for another splash around. \nMeeting time is at 12.30AM at the Labrador boat ramp \nThis program is hosted by the Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast. \nwww.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience \nwww.facebook.com/gcseagrass \ngcseagrass@gmail.com URL:https://watergum.org/event/seagrass-survey-wavebreak-site-3-2/ LOCATION:Wave Break Island\, Wavebreak (WV3)\, Gold Coast\, QLD\, Gold Coast\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200308T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200308T120000 DTSTAMP:20200217T071046Z CREATED:20200217T071046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200217T071046Z UID:9706-1583661600-1583668800@watergum.org SUMMARY:PlatypusWatch Induction - Mudgeeraba DESCRIPTION:PlatypusWatch Induction for new surveyors\n\n\n\nIf you would like to become a surveyor for PlatypusWatch\, please email gcplatypus@gmail.org to book a place on the mandatory induction. \nYou have 3 chances to attend an induction before the surveys begin. \nPlatypus Appreciation Day Event at Mudgeeraba – 10AM – 12:00PM\, Sunday 8th March \nNerang – Date and Time to be confirmed \nBeenleigh Library – 9:00AM – 10:30AM\, Saturday 28th March \n It is not possible to register through eventbrite\, you must email gcplatypus@gmail.com URL:https://watergum.org/event/platypuswatch-induction-mudgeeraba/ LOCATION:Platypus Appreciation Day – Mudgeeraba\, Mudgeeraba\, Gold Coast\, QLD 4207\, Gold Coast\, 4207\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200308T093000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20200308T113000 DTSTAMP:20191216T033014Z CREATED:20191216T033014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191216T033014Z UID:8978-1583659800-1583667000@watergum.org SUMMARY:NaturallyGC Platypus Appreciation Day DESCRIPTION: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.\nLearn more about the local Platypus population and what you can do to help with our Platypus Appreciation Day.\n\n\nThere will be free kids Platypus craft and a hands on waterbugs activity with Gold Coast Catchment Association.\n\n\nBuy native plants from the Native Plants Gold Coast group.\n\n\nLearn how you can help become a citizen scientist and monitor Platypus populations\, water bugs and water quality across the Gold Coast\n\n\nVisit the City’s Natural Areas Management display to see restoration works occuring around our waterways and how you can help get inolved.\n\n\nVisit the City’s Catchment Management Unit stall to see how we manage water quality and issues in our catchments.\n\n\nSupported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer and the City’s Catchment Management Unit URL:https://watergum.org/event/naturallygc-platypus-appreciation-day/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR