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BeachCare Tugun
2018-03-10 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Tugun, Beach end of Toolona St, Tugun, Gold Coast, 4224, Australia
We applaud the many volunteers who provide time and energy to care for our treasured beach assets.
New volunteers are welcome. Activities include planting, removing weeds and collecting litter. Please be
sure to wear enclosed shoes, sun-smart clothing and bring some drinking water.
All sessions are run on a Saturday from 9 – 11 am.
BeachCare is the Gold Coast’s dune care program coordinated by the Griffith Centre for Coastal
Management and funded by the City of Gold Coast.
For more information
Phone: 07 5552 8829 or 0414 762 374 Email: beachcare@griffith.edu.au
Web: griffith.edu.au/beachcare
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coastalcommunityengagement

Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group
2018-03-06 08:00 - 10:00
The Elanora Bushcare Group was established on 6 February 2000 and is partnered with the Natural Areas Management Unit under the Beaches to Bushland Volunteer Restoration program. The group assists with the restoration of the Elanora Wetlands Reserve and Schusters Park located at the end of Tallebudgera Drive, Elanora. The group’s activities include weed control and revegetation and, since starting the group, has planted over 800 native trees, shrubs, vines and grasses that have provided habitat opportunities for local wildlife. The group has also hosted numerous school and business groups who have assisted with their efforts.
The area is home to over 60 different species of birds with other animals such as native sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps) and common tree snakes (Dendrelaphis punctulastus) being seen on regular occasions. A butterfly-friendly garden has been established within the wetlands area and can be seen by walking along the trail, with some interpretive signage along the way.
The group has received nominations for two special bushcare awards. The first was in 2002, when it was a finalist in The Shade and Spade Committee’s Queensland Arbour Day Awards in which the group were runners up. The second was in 2006, when the group was a finalist in the Gold Coast Australia Day Awards Ceremony and was presented with the overall Environment Achievement Award.
Volunteer days are on the first Tuesday of the month from February to November.
Times: 8am – 10am
Place: Schuster Park, Heather Street, Tallebudgera
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirts and pants, sunscreen, hat and some water.
For more information contact our Natural Areas Management Unit on 07 5581 1537.

BeachCare Runaway Bay - Clean up day Australia
2018-03-04 09:00 - 23:00 | Runaway Bay, Shearwater Esplanade, Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia

DuneWatch Runaway Bay
2018-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Runaway Bay, Shearwater Esplanade, Runaway Bay, QLD, Australia
DuneWatch is Griffith Centre for Coastal Management’s home grown citizen science program that collects vital information on the health of the Gold Coast dunes whilst including an educational component for participants learning about plant identification, historical use, ecological significance and local issues for each site.
All sessions run on a Saturday from 9.00 to 11.00. Please wear closed toed shoes, sun-smart
clothing and bring drinking water. No bookings required.
Please find our DuneWatch coordinator on-site to participate.
For more information
Phone: (07) 5552 8823
Email: coasted@griffith.edu.au
griffith.edu.au/dunewatch

BeachCare Tallebudgera - Clean Up Australia Day
2018-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 | Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera Drive, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4228, Australia

DuneWatch Palm Beach
2018-03-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Palm Beach, 27th Ave (beach end), Australia

BeachCare Palm Beach
2018-03-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Palm Beach, 27th Ave (beach end), Australia

Austinville Landcare Group
2018-02-25 08:00 - 10:00 | 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

DuneWatch Broadbeach
2018-02-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Broadbeach, Beach end of Chelsea Ave, Broadbeach, QLD, Australia

BeachCare Broadbeach
2018-02-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Broadbeach, Beach end of Chelsea Ave, Broadbeach, QLD, Australia

Numinbah Valley Restoration Project
2018-02-24 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.

DuneWatch North Burleigh
2018-02-17 09:00 - 11:00 | North Burleigh, beach end of Kelly Ave, Australia

BeachCare North Burleigh
2018-02-17 09:00 - 11:00 | North Burleigh, beach end of Kelly Ave, Australia

DuneWatch Currumbin
2018-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Currumbin, Duringan St/ The Alley, Australia

BeachCare Currumbin
2018-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Currumbin, Duringan St/ The Alley, Australia

Committee meeting
2018-02-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Preece House, 48 Nerang Street, Nerang, QLD, Australia

Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group
2018-02-06 08:00 - 10:00
The Elanora Bushcare Group was established on 6 February 2000 and is partnered with the Natural Areas Management Unit under the Beaches to Bushland Volunteer Restoration program. The group assists with the restoration of the Elanora Wetlands Reserve and Schusters Park located at the end of Tallebudgera Drive, Elanora. The group’s activities include weed control and revegetation and, since starting the group, has planted over 800 native trees, shrubs, vines and grasses that have provided habitat opportunities for local wildlife. The group has also hosted numerous school and business groups who have assisted with their efforts.
The area is home to over 60 different species of birds with other animals such as native sugar gliders (Petaurus breviceps) and common tree snakes (Dendrelaphis punctulastus) being seen on regular occasions. A butterfly-friendly garden has been established within the wetlands area and can be seen by walking along the trail, with some interpretive signage along the way.
The group has received nominations for two special bushcare awards. The first was in 2002, when it was a finalist in The Shade and Spade Committee’s Queensland Arbour Day Awards in which the group were runners up. The second was in 2006, when the group was a finalist in the Gold Coast Australia Day Awards Ceremony and was presented with the overall Environment Achievement Award.
Volunteer days are on the first Tuesday of the month from February to November.
Times: 8am – 10am
Place: Elanora Wetlands Reserve (end of Tallebudgera Drive, Elanora)
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirts and pants, sunscreen, hat and some water.
For more information contact our Natural Areas Management Unit on 07 5581 1537.

BeachCare Labrador
2018-02-03 09:00 - 23:00 | Labrador, Harley Park, 200m North of Charis Seafood, Labrador, QLD, Australia

DuneWatch Labrador
2018-02-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Labrador, Harley Park, 200m North of Charis Seafood, Labrador, QLD, Australia

Fishers for Fish Habitat Forum
2018-02-03 08:00 - 12:00
Join Health Land and Water for another Queensland Fishers for Fish Habitat forum, delivered by Healthy Land and Water in partnership with OzFish Unlimited, Logan City Council and the City of Gold Coast. Meet fellow fishers, share fish habitat stories and hear from people working to rehabilitate aquatic habitat.
You will get to explore local fish habitats, learn how fishers can help protect and restore vital fish habitat, finishing with a tour of the Eagleby Wetlands to discover the area’s unique flora and fauna.
Speakers include:
Representatives from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Jock Mackenzie – Mangrovewatch
Barnaby Resch – Waterway Management team, Logan City Council
Nick Yabsley – University of the Sunshine Coast
Craig Copeland – OzFish Unlimited
Cost: FREE with morning tea included
Eagleby Hall 94-112 Fryar Rd Eagleby, QLD 4207
RSVP through this link

DuneWatch Tallebudgera
2018-01-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera Drive, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4228, Australia

BeachCare Tallebudgera
2018-01-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Tallebudgera, Tallebudgera Drive, Gold Coast, Queensland, 4228, Australia

Tarrabora Reserve Bushcare Group
2016-05-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Tarrobora Reserve, Gold Coast Highway, Palm Beach, Australia
The Tarrabora Reserve Bushcare Group was established on 2 March 1999 and assists with controlling environmental weeds and the revegetation of native plant species. The group is partnered with the Natural Areas Management Unit (NAMU) under the Beaches to Bushland Volunteer Landcare Program.
Tarrabora Reserve is a popular parkland located on Currumbin Creek at Palm Beach. It was saved from development in the 1960s and 70s by locals and a group known as the Currumbin Estuary Protection Committee, which has since changed its name to Friends of Currumbin.
The Reserve is under the management of the City of Gold Coast (NAMU) and looked after by the Tarrabora Reserve Bushcare Group along with the Friends of Currumbin, who continue to carry out the role of protecting the Currumbin area.
Dates: second Saturday of the month from February to November
Time: 8am – 10am
Place: Tarrabora Reserve, Currumbin
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirt, pants, sunscreen, hat and some water.

Gold Coast Catchment Association AGM
2015-11-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Country Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert - Nerang Rd, Nerang, Gold Coast, Australia
Attention all members and supporters,
Gold Coast Catchment Association Annual General Meeting
Sat 28th Nov, 2pm – 5pm
Country Paradise Parklands (231 Nerang-Beaudesert Rd, Nerang)
Please RSVP for catering purposes by 26th Nov Phone 0423846494 or email info@watergum.org
The Gold Coast Catchment Association is the umbrella network for all wildlife, land and waterway care groups and individuals on the Gold Coast. We connect over 40 active groups and hundreds of volunteers who care and protect Gold Coast’s biodiversity and environment. If you have a keen interest in doing something positive about the care and protection of the local environment we encourage you to attend the AGM.

Gold Coast Intrepid Landcare End of Year Event
2015-11-07 18:00 | Boomerang Bags, 17a Ern Harvey Drive Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast , QLD, 4214, Australia

Halloween Forest Camping Weekend
2015-10-31 - 2015-11-01 | Potts Farm, 264 petsch creek road tallebugera valley, Gold Coast , Qld, Australia
Halloween Forest Camping Weekend
31st October – 1st November
Help create habitat on a private property among the beautiful landscape of Tallebudgera Valley. We will be creating habitat along a beautiful creek with waterfalls! We will also be helping out in food forest… lots to see and do and have fun.
We hope you can stay the night with camping under the stars! If you can’t camp or don’t have tent let us know. But you can come for the day, night or a few hours. We will be watching a doco on the Saturday night!
It will cost $30 to help cover catering… wood fired pizzas! And bring a TSHIRT to screen print too. You can either pay cash on the day or online 🙂
What to bring:
– tent, camping, sleeping equipment
– clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
– your swimmers
– jumper / something to stay warm
– raincoat just in case
– sturdy shoes / boots
– hat, suncreen etc.
– guitar or other musical instruments 🙂
– snacks and drinks
– water bottle
PLEASE TRY TO BRING STUFF NOT WRAPED IN PLASTIC 🙂 We try to limit our enviro footprint as much as possible.
Other logistics!
Please arrive at around 8am. Be careful not to miss the turn off into 264 Petsch Creek Road. Follow the driveway up the hill. If you have an old car or something go steady. It is concreted so you should be OK. At the top you will see an electric button to open the fence. Be patient, it will open. Then follow signs / other people cars and drive up to the main house and park to the right – near a dam.
Once you arrive we’ll get you to sign on and then organise your tent / sleeping arrangements. Then will be get into the action!
Don’t forget to bring a water bottle 🙂
There will be lots of time to relax, swim in the water holes and have fun!
We hope you will have a fun weekend!
For more information please email: gcintrepidlandcare@gmail.com

Get tickets here – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/halloween-forest-camping-weekend-tickets-18322778925

Lake Clean-up Day is ON AGAIN!
2015-10-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Morialta Park, Wild Duck Drive, Gold Coast , Queensland , 4218, Australia
Every year an amazing amount of rubbish is removed from the lake and surrounding foreshores highlighting the need to do this on a regular basis.
It would be great if we could get as many residents as possible to help and give the lake a “Spring Clean” just in time for the swimming season.
The clean-up day is planned for Sunday the 18th of October at 900 am followed by a free sausage sizzle around 1200pm. If you cannot make the clean-up feel free to catch up with your neighbours at the BBQ afterwards.
The meeting place will be in Morialta Park off Wild Duck Drive. Location marked X in the map below. See the events tab on the website for full details.
See you there!

Pot Up Cat's claw creeper
2015-06-27 09:00 - 10:00 | Country Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert - Nerang Rd, Nerang, Gold Coast, Australia
You’ re invited to our Pot up Cat’s claw creeper activity held at Country Paradise Parklands in Nerang.
Saturday 27th June
9am – 10am
Country Paradise Parklands
(231 Nerang-Beaudesert Rd)
The activity will support the need to replenish stocks for Biosecurity Queensland in exchange for Leaf-mining jewel beetles (which are in demand across the region).
The activity will start from 9am and all equipment and refreshments will be provided. We encourage people to wear enclosed shoes and a hat for protection. Please note that this activity is great for little ones too!
Contact us to register your involvement!

Pot Up Cat's claw creeper
2015-05-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Country Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert - Nerang Rd, Nerang, Gold Coast, Australia
You’ re invited to our Pot up Cat’s claw creeper activity held at Country Paradise Parklands in Nerang.
Saturday 30th May
9am – 10am
Country Paradise Parklands
(231 Nerang-Beaudesert Rd)
The activity will support the need to replenish stocks for Biosecurity Queensland in exchange for Leaf-mining jewel beetles (which are in demand across the region).
The activity will start from 9am and all equipment and refreshments will be provided. We encourage people to wear enclosed shoes and a hat for protection. Please note that this activity is great for little ones too!
Contact us to register your involvement!

Launch: Gold Coast Intrepid Landcare
2015-05-24 09:30 - 12:00 | The Spit, Seaworld Drive, The Spit, Gold Coast, QLD, 4217, Australia
What’s Gold Coast Intrepid Landcare? Find out at the launch!
SUNDAY 24TH MAY @ THE SPIT
9:30AM – LUNCH TIME
SUPPORTING REEF CHECK AUSTRALIA
UNDERWATER DIVE CLEAN UP /
BEACH CLEAN UP / BEACH DAY
CONTACT: info@goldcoastcatchments.org
facebook.com/gclandcare goldcoastcatchments.org
@gclandcare #landcaregc
But seriously… Intrepid: an adjective for fearless, adventurous and humourous.
Intrepid Landcare: an outreaching branch of Landcare that brings adventure, fun and diversity to the movement while engaging young Australians.
Gold Coast Intrepid Landcare: carving futures on the Gold Coast.
“Once upon a time – in March 2015 – an inspiring bunch of local youth got together to dream up a better future for Landcare on the Gold Coast.
This lead to the establishment of Gold Coast Intrepid Landcare. To connect Gold Coast youth to the Landcare movement and inspire generations of change makers” – co-founder leaders, Paula van Breda and Juliet Saltmarsh.
