Waterbugs Survey
2022-08-27 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Belivah Creek (near Alexander Watt Park), 28 Richland Drive, Bannockburn, QLD 4207, Bannockburn, 4207, AU
Calling budding water investigators of all ages!

Join us for our Waterbugs Survey and learn how to be a clever water investigator using all sorts of special equipment.
You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs!
Using your detective skills, you will be encouraged to discover and identify the amazing creatures lurking under the surface. You will learn how to forage for waterbugs and to check out what else is hidden in our waterways.
Waterbugs are not only an important food source for many creatures, but they play a vital role in the health of our waterways. Some are very sensitive to pollution, so through monitoring their numbers and diversity we can keep track of how healthy our waterways are.
The data collected is nationally recognised and shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways.
Important information:

Sign up today, spaces are limited!
This event is suitable for children 6 and over – parental/guardian supervision required.
Please make sure you are aware of current COVID-19 restrictions.
For more information email watermonitoring@watergum.org and the website: www.watergum.org

The workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities Program and citizen science initiatives under the Albert River Vision.

Seagrass Survey - Tallebudgera Creek
2022-08-27 13:15 - 16:15 | Tallebudgera Creek, Tallebudgera Drive, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4221, Burleigh Heads, 4221, AU
Seagrass Survey – Tallebudgera Creek

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 helping us to monitor 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. You can find it here: www.watergum.org/online-classroom/
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! Thongs, sandals and barefoot are not suitable and you will not be allowed to take part.
• Sun safe clothing, hat, sunglasses, sun cream and wind jacket
• Water and snacks
This program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
More information will be sent upon registration. For more information on Seagrass, go to: www.watergum.org/seagrass
seagrass@watergum.org
Please make sure you are aware of the current covid-19 distancing requirements and protocols.
LOCATION AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION WILL BE SENT ONE WEEK PRIOR VIA EMAIL UPON REGISTRATION.

Seagrass Survey – Loders Creek
2022-08-28 13:45 - 16:45 | Loders Creek Boat Ramp, 174 Marine Parade, Labrador, QLD 4215, Labrador, 4215, AU
Seagrass Survey – Loders Creek

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 helping us to monitor 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. You can find it here: www.watergum.org/online-classroom/
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! Thongs, sandals and barefoot are not suitable and you will not be allowed to take part.
• Sun safe clothing, hat, sunglasses, sun cream and wind jacket
• Water and snacks
This program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
More information will be sent upon registration. For more information on Seagrass, go to: www.watergum.org/seagrass
seagrass@watergum.org
Please make sure you are aware of the current covid-19 distancing requirements and protocols.
LOCATION AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION WILL BE SENT ONE WEEK PRIOR VIA EMAIL UPON REGISTRATION.

Gold Coast Mini BioBlitzes - Austinville
2022-09-02 12:30 - 21:30 | Mount Nimmel Hall, 237 Austinville Rd, Austinville, QLD 4213, Austinville, 4213, AU
GC Mini BioBlitzes. Discover the hidden creatures of the Gold Coast Hinterland!

We are very excited to announce our first round of Gold Coast Mini BioBlitzes! This is an opportunity for those to trial and see what it would be like to attend our main BioBlitz in November, as well as for those who are unable to attend.
The GC Mini BioBlitzes span over half a day with three seperate events to attend.
If you have an interest in the hinterland and its fascinating plants and creatures, this is the event for you. Spend half a day in Austinville with the family and/or friends as there will be something to do for everyone!
Book in and enjoy an afternoon or evening of flora and fauna research! Starting off with a Welcome to Country from the Kombumerri Rangers and cultural burning practices. Then going into the afternoon with a Botany survey with Paul Donatiu and into the evening of Nightspotting with Damien White & Narelle Power.
Upon registration you will receive event details and location.
12:30PM-2PM Welcome to Country and Presentation by Kombumerri Rangers
2:30PM-5:30PM Botany talk and survey by Paul Donatiu
6:30PM-9:30PM Nonturnal animal talk and survey by Damien White and Narelle Power

https://watergum.org/gold-coast-mini-bioblitzes/

Seagrass Survey - South Stradbroke Island Site 1
2022-09-09 11:15 - 14:45 | South Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, gold coast, QLD 4216, gold coast, 4216, AU
Seagrass Survey – South Stradbroke Island Site 1

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 helping us to monitor 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. You can find it here: www.watergum.org/online-classroom/
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! Thongs, sandals and barefoot are not suitable and you will not be allowed to take part.
• Sun safe clothing, hat, sunglasses, sun cream and wind jacket
• Water and snacks
This program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
For more information on Seagrass, go to: www.watergum.org/seagrass
seagrass@watergum.org
Please make sure you are aware of the current covid-19 distancing requirements and protocols.
LOCATION AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION WILL BE SENT ONE WEEK PRIOR VIA EMAIL UPON REGISTRATION.

Seagrass Survey – South Stradbroke Island Site 2
2022-09-10 12:15 - 15:30 | South Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, gold coast, QLD 4216, gold coast, 4216, AU
Seagrass Survey – South Stradbroke Island Site 2

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 helping us to monitor 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. You can find it here: www.watergum.org/online-classroom/
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! Thongs, sandals and barefoot are not suitable and you will not be allowed to take part.
• Sun safe clothing, hat, sunglasses, sun cream and wind jacket
• Water and snacks
This program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
For more information on Seagrass, go to: www.watergum.org/seagrass
seagrass@watergum.org
Please make sure you are aware of the current covid-19 distancing requirements and protocols.
LOCATION AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION WILL BE SENT ONE WEEK PRIOR VIA EMAIL UPON REGISTRATION.

Gold Coast Mini BioBlitzes - Springbrook
2022-09-17 12:30 - 21:30 | Springbrook Community Hall, 11 Carricks Road #3, Springbrook, QLD 4213, Springbrook, 4213, AU
GC Mini BioBlitzes. Discover the hidden creatures of the Gold Coast Hinterland!

We are very excited to announce our first round of Gold Coast Mini BioBlitzes! This is an opportunity for those to trial and see what it would be like to attend our main BioBlitz in November, as well as for those who are unable to attend.
The GC Mini BioBlitzes span over half a day with three seperate events to attend.
If you have an interest in the hinterland and its fascinating plants and creatures, this is the event for you. Spend half a day in Springbrook with the family and/or friends as there will be something to do for everyone!
Book in and enjoy an afternoon or evening of flora and fauna research! Starting off with a Wildlife Photography workshop with Isaac Wishart, then going into the afternoon with a Moss Survey with Andrew Franks and an evening of Nightspotting with Jai Randhawa and Emily Boyss. Upon registration you will receive event details and location.
12:30PM-2PM Wildlife Photography workshop by Isaac Wishart
2:30PM-5:00PM Moss talk and survey by Andrew Franks
6:30PM-9:30PM Nightspotting talk and survey by Jai Randhawa and Emily Boyss

https://watergum.org/gold-coast-mini-bioblitzes/

Waterbugs - Austinville
2022-09-25 08:00 - 10:00 | 621 Austinville Rd, 621 Austinville Road, 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!
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 and Austinville Landcare.
We are heading out with the Austinville Crew! 621 Austinville Road, Austinville. Make your way to the end of the road and you will see all the cars. 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

Watergum Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping & Info Session - Gold Coast
2022-09-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre, 833 Southport Nerang Rd, Gold Coast, QLD 4211, Gold Coast, 4211, AU
Watergum Cane Toad Tadpole Trapping & Info Session – Gold Coast

Get ready for this cane toad season!
Watergum has partnered with City of Gold Coast to bring cane toad control to Gold Coast residents this season.
Trap tadpoles by the thousand and learn how to rid your properties of toads to contribute to neighbourhood eradication of this dangerous pest.
Cane toads are highly toxic at every life stage presenting significant danger to pets, wildlife and agriculture. The plague is spreading at an alarming rate and we need to work together to reduce their numbers and reclaim our properties and natural areas.
Join us on Wednesday, September 28th at the Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre to learn how to trap tadpoles on your properties, how to toad-proof your water-bodies and more.
Learn all about our new and improved tadpole traps that will be available to purchase very soon!
Enjoy some complimentary food and beverages while you sit back and listen to the presentation.

Spaces are limited so please REGISTER!
Let’s make a difference, let’s impact cane toads!

Waterbugs Survey - Cedar Creek
2022-10-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-11-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Cedar Creek, 1 Chardon Bridge Road, Cedar Creek, QLD 4207, Cedar Creek, 4207, AU
Calling budding water investigators of all ages!

Join us for our Waterbugs Survey and learn how to be a clever water investigator using all sorts of special equipment. You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs!
Using your detective skills, you will be encouraged to discover and identify the amazing creatures lurking under the surface. You will learn how to forage for waterbugs and to check out what else is hidden in our waterways.
Waterbugs are not only an important food source for many creatures, but they play a vital role in the health of our waterways. Some are very sensitive to pollution, so through monitoring their numbers and diversity we can keep track of how healthy our waterways are.
The data collected is nationally recognised and shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways.
Important information:

Sign up today, spaces are limited!
This event is suitable for children 6 and over – parental/guardian supervision required.
Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions and do not attend if you are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up your place to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact the Councils Environment Team on (07) 3412 4491 or environment@logan.qld.gov.au.
For more information email watermonitoring@watergum.org and the website: www.watergum.org

The workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities Program and citizen science initiatives under the Albert River Vision.

Waterbugs – Guanaba
2022-10-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Guanaba Reserve, 33 Tarata Road, Guanaba, QLD 4210, Guanaba, 4210, AU
Waterbugs – Guanaba

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!

Coordinated by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast and Logan City Council. The Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers and Austinville Landcare.

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

Scenic Rim BioBlitz - Black Rock Rd
2022-10-07 10:00 - 2022-10-08 22:00 | end of Black Rock Road, private property, Black Rock Road, Coochin, QLD 4310, Coochin, 4310, AU
Join the experts and enjoy a weekend of exploration in nature on Stenzel – Black Rock property.

Join the Scenic Rim Regional Council (Land for Wildlife) on guided walks on private property on Black Rock Road in Coochin. The Stenzel family has always had a keen interest in wildlife and the current owners maintain detailed records of flora and fauna. Quite a number of flora surveys have been conducted over the last 35 years, and expert botanists regularly visit the property.
Be part of the BioBlitz in 2022 by getting involved this October! This event is for everyone, no matter what your level of expertise is.
The purpose of this event is to highlight both the immense biodiversity spread across the Scenic Rim, as well as to engage the public in science and nature learning using the citizen science platform iNaturalist. You can add all your data into the Scenic Rim project to share what you have found as well as see what other participants found in their area!
This will be a fun and educational activity where you will be able to enhance your knowledge and connect with fellow nature lovers and experts in the field.
The surveys are quite intensive, therefore, please make sure that you book surveys appropriately so that others can join the BioBlitz too. Some surveys run at the same time so you will have to choose when registering what survey you would like to join as unfortunately, you can’t join all surveys!
FRIDAY SCHEDULE
1. Butterfly survey: 10AM – 1PM
Lead by Davina Patterson
2. Bird Call workshop: 1:30PM – 3PM
Lead by Deb Metters
3. Bat Ecology presentation : 3PM – 4PM
Presented by Scott Burnett
4. Nightspotting survey: 7PM – 10PM
Lead by Isaac Wishart
5. Bat survey: 7PM – 10PM
Lead by Scott Burnett

SATURDAY SCHEDULE
1. Bird Survey: 7AM – 10AM
Lead by Deb Metters
2. Fungi survey: 10AM – 1PM
Lead by Sam Quixley
3. Botany survey: 2PM – 5PM
Lead by Glenn Leiper
4. Botany survey: 2PM – 5PM
Lead by Bill McDonald
5. Nightspotting survey: 7PM – 10PM
Lead by Isaac Wishart
6. Frogs & Cane toads: 7PM – 10PM
Lead by Brett Malcom & Emily Vincent

What to bring:
BYO smartphone, sun protection & binoculars. Please wear comfortable closed-in shoes and long sleeves/pants. Be prepared and bring adequate water and food. This event is suitable for people with moderate fitness.
All you need to do to contribute:
• Download the iNaturalist application to your handheld device or make an account on your computer
• Join the Scenic Rim project (go to more, projects, Great Southern BioBlitz – Scenic Rim)
• Make observations over the collection period to add to our count
Scenic Rim will provide light refreshments after the survey.

To keep up to date, follow:
https://www.scenicrim.qld.gov.au/
https://www.facebook.com/ScenicRimRC

Please do not attend if you have Covid19 symptoms.
This program is hosted by Scenic Rim Regional Council & supported by Watergum.
Thanks to the Stenzel family for hosting the event at your property.

Waterbugs – Currumbin
2022-10-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Long Tan Park, Long Tan Park, Currumbin Valley, QLD 4223, Currumbin Valley, 4223, AU
Waterbugs – Currumbin

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!

Coordinated by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast and Logan City Council. The Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Coomera River Catchment Group, Nerang River Keepers and Austinville Landcare.

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 Survey - Belivah Creek
2022-10-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Belivah Creek (near Alexander Watt Park), 28 Richland Drive, Bannockburn, QLD 4207, Bannockburn, 4207, AU

Waterway Fun with Watergum - Kids Workshop
2022-10-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2022-12-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Gould Adams Community Centre, 558 Kingston Road, Kingston, QLD 4114, Kingston, 4114, AU
Join us for a fun-packed and interactive workshop where kids will learn all about waterways and waterbugs!

Come along to discover more about our waterways and the hundreds of different species of waterbugs that call them home! This is a hands-on session that we know kids (and adults) will thoroughly enjoy.
Kids will become scientist as they forage and discover waterbugs from river and creek samples. They’ll be using all sorts of special equipment to learn how to collect and identify these important insects.
Waterbugs play a vital role in our waterways and their diversity helps us understand the health of local rivers and creeks. They’re also an important food source for many creatures, including the platypus!
Important information:

Registrations required for children only. Places are limited.
Suitable for ages 5 years and older – parent/guardian supervision required.
Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions and do not attend if you are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up your place to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact the Councils Environment Team on (07) 3412 4491 or environment@logan.qld.gov.au.
For more information email info@watergum.org and the website: www.watergum.org

The workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities program and Citizen Science initiatives.

Waterbugs – Country Paradise Parklands
2022-10-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Country Paradise Parklands, 231 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Nerang, QLD 4211, Nerang, 4211, AU
Waterbugs – Crane Creek

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!
Coordinated by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast and Logan City Council. The Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Nerang River Keepers and Austinville Landcare.
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 - Tallebudgera
2022-10-29 08:00 - 10:00 | Tallebudgera, Lion's park 53 Syndicate Rd, Tallebudgera, QLD 4228, Tallebudgera, 4228, AU
Water Bugs & 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!
Coordinated by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast and Logan City Council. The Water Quality Monitoring program is a collaborative effort between Gecko, Nerang River Keepers and Austinville Landcare.
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 - Coomera River
2022-10-30 08:00 - 10:00 | Riverstone Crossing Reserve, 94 Riverstone Crossing, Maudsland, QLD 4210, Maudsland, 4210, AU

Gainsborough Greens BioBlitz
2022-11-05 06:30 - 22:30 | Bim’bimba Park, Bim'bimba Park 188 Gainsborough Drive, Pimpama, QLD 4209, Pimpama, 4209, AU
A Gold Coast BioBlitz. Discover your local fauna & flora right here in Gainsborough Greens!

We are very excited to announce the Gainsborough Greens Mini BioBlitz! This is an opportunity for residents to attend a BioBlitz in November and if you like it come to some of our others.
If you have an interest in nature and all the fascinating plants and creatures, this is the event for you. Spend the day exploring the conservation areas that surround your neighbourhood with family and/or friends as there will be something to do for everyone!
Book in and enjoy a morning, afternoon or evening of flora and fauna research with expert survey leaders. They’ll be showing you the intricate natural features of your neighbourhood and sharing their expertise in each of their own field ! Starting off in the morning with Bird Surveys by Jai Rhandhawa and Emily Boys (Wildlife Photographers), Lyndsey Kershaw (Wildlife Educator), Nadya Lees (Senior Wildife Ecologist), then choices between a Koala Survey by Natalie McLeod (Koala Researcher), Botany Survey by Clay Stokoe (Gainsborough Greens Original Botanist)and a kid friendly Frog Hotel building workshop by Watergum (Environmental Community Organisation). A sausage sizzle for lunch will be provided by Mirvac before the afternoon’s activities.
Then, post lunch there’s choices between two Botany Surveys. First, by Jacob White (Botanist) and Andrew Scanlon (Bush Regenerator) then secondly Jaiden Johnston-Bates, another more in depth Koala Survey by Natalie McLeod (Koala Researcher), a kid friendly Hollow Homes workshop by Watergum leading into the Wildlife Show by Wild Rangers who will have a multitude of native wildlife to see, touch and appreciate, don’t miss this.
A dinner break will be followed by the nightime activities including choices between a Frog Survey by Brett Malcolm (Frog Expert), Nightspotting by Jai Rhandhawa and Emily Boys (Wildlife Photographers), Nightspotting by Lyndsey Kershaw (Wildlife Educator) and a kid friendly Toad Busting workshop by Watergum (Environmental Community Organisation).

IMPORTANT NOTE: Long pants and closed in shoes are a mandatory requirement to participate in these event.

Upon registration you will receive event details and location in event reminder emails.
7:00AM-9:45AM Bird Survey (1) by Jai Randhawa and Emily Boyss
7:15AM-10:00AM Bird Survey (2) by Lyndsey Kershaw
7:30AM-10:15AM Bird Survey (3) by Nadya Lees
10:00AM-11:00AM Koala Survey (1) by Natalie McLeod
10:15AM-12:00PM Botany Survey (1) by Clay Stokoe
10:00AM-11:00PM Frog Hotel Workshop by Watergum (Kid friendly)

LUNCH BREAK (Sausage sizzle by Mirvac)

1:00PM-2:45PM Botany Survey (2) by Jacob White & Andrew Scanlon
1:15PM-3:00PM Botany Survey (3) by Jaiden Johnston-Bates
1:30PM-3:15PM Koala Survey (2) by Natalie McLeod
1:00PM-2:00PM Hollow Homes Workshop by Watergum (Kid friendly)
2:00PM-3:30PM Wildlife Show by Wild Rangers

DINNER BREAK

6:45PM-9:15PM Frog Survey by Brett Malcolm
6:30PM-9:00PM Nightspotting (1) by Jai Randhawa and Emily Boyss
7:00PM-9:30PM Nightspotting (2) by Lyndsey Kershaw
6:30PM-9:00PM Nightspotting (3) by Watergum

Watergum Community

This event is funded by Mirvac

Seagrass Survey - South Stradbroke Island Site 2
2022-11-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Runaway Bay Marina, 247 Bayview Street, Hollywell, QLD 4216, Hollywell, 4216, AU
Seagrass Survey – South Stradbroke Island Site 2

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 helping us to monitor 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. You can find it here: www.watergum.org/online-classroom/
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! Thongs, sandals and barefoot are not suitable and you will not be allowed to take part.
• Sun safe clothing, hat, sunglasses, sun cream and wind jacket
• Water and snacks
This program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
For more information on Seagrass, go to: www.watergum.org/seagrass
seagrass@watergum.org
Please make sure you are aware of the current covid-19 distancing requirements and protocols.
LOCATION AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION WILL BE SENT ONE WEEK PRIOR VIA EMAIL UPON REGISTRATION. IF CANNOT ATTEND ONCE REGISTERED PLEASE NOTIFY.

Park after Dark: Frog-spotting at Berrinba Wetlands
2022-11-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Berrinba Wetlands, Wayne Goss Drive, Browns Plains, QLD 4118, Browns Plains, 4118, AU
Join us for a night-time adventure during FrogID Week to see which frog species are hiding in Logan’s parks and natural spaces!

Australia has over 240 species of native frogs. They are all around us and we want to teach you how to spot them and appreciate them safely.
These amphibians are amazing – they drink through their skin, use their eyes to swallow and inhabit every layer of the forest from the floor to the very tops of the trees! Frogs are one of the most threatened groups of animals on the planet, it’s super important to learn as much about them as possible so we can help to support wild populations.
Come along for this family fun walk and have the opportunity to accompany a frog expert of a real wildlife survey. You will receive a crash course in frogs before venturing out into the night to see what we can find and document!
During the walk you can take part in Australia’s Biggest Frog Count for FrogID Week (11 – 20 November 2022). Record frog calls through the free FrogID app to help measure the health and distribution of frogs around the nation. From croaks and barks, to whistles and bleats, every frog species makes a unique sound. Using the free FrogID app, you can record the frogs calling around you and help us count Australia’s frogs.
Requirements:

Please wear fully long pants, long-sleeved shirt and enclosed shoes.
Please bring water bottle, a torch and a fully charged mobile device with FrogID app downloaded.
Suitable for ages 5 years and over, parent/guardian supervision required.

Important information:

Bookings required for all attendees. Places are limited.
Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions and do not attend if you are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up your place to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact the Councils Environment Team on (07) 3412 4491 or environment@logan.qld.gov.au.
For more information email canetoads@watergum.org and the website: www.watergum.org/canetoads

The workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities program and Citizen Science initiatives.
Please visit logan.qld.gov.au/environmentalevents for a complete listing of all environmental events and activities run by Logan City Council.

Beach Clean with TurtleWatch GC @ Palm Beach
2022-11-12 07:30 - 10:30 | Andy Frizzell Park, 113 Jefferson Lane, Palm Beach, QLD 4221, Palm Beach, 4221, AU
A TurtleWatch Beach Clean by Watergum and Sea World sponsored by Landcare Australia, Billabong and Boardriders

Join TurtleWatch for a Beach Clean at various local beaches this turtle season!
From November through to March, TurtleWatch Gold Coast in collaboration with Watergum and Sea World will be visiting beaches along the Gold Coast to spread awareness about turtle activity. These beach cleans ups will aim to educate local communities on the importance of marine turtles, their presence on the Gold Coast, and what we can do to help!
Guided turtles walks will run simultaneously whilst rubbish is removed from turtle nesting habitats. As we collect rubbish, a TurtleWatch representative will run through how to conduct TurtleWalk so attendees can conduct their own independently and contribute to turtle data!
The TurtleWalk will go through the following components:

General turtle education
Turtle ID and patterns
How to monitor turtle activity to collect data
Turtle First Aid
TurtleWatch Data entry

This event is a great way to improve your turtle knowledge as well as the techniques used to monitor turtle activity here on the Gold Coast.
Please register to receive event details. Please cancel if you are not able to join us so we can give your spot to someone else.
This program is supported Landcare Australia, Billabong and Boardriders.

Erosion Control & Pasture Management Field Day
2022-11-12 09:00 - 14:00 | Numinbah Valley School of Arts, 2136 Nerang Murwillumbah Road, Numinbah Valley, QLD 4211, Numinbah Valley, 4211, AU
Erosion Control & Pasture Management Field Day

Landholders are invited to attend a free erosion control and pasture management field day at Numinbah Valley to learn about cost effective measures to control erosion and improve soil health, pasture condition and native vegetation.

Healthy Land & Water, in partnership with Watergum Community Inc. and Seqwater, are hosting the field day for hinterland landholders to have the opportunity to look at local project sites and discuss options and practical management solutions to reduce erosion and maintain good pasture and land condition on their properties.

Following the site visits, we will head back to the Numinbah Valley Community Hall for presentations where you will have further opportunity to meet the teams and other local landholders over lunch.

Topics will include:

• Erosion control principles and small-scale, cost-effective gully erosion control options.

• Managing groundcover and riparian vegetation to assist in erosion control.

• Managing and maintaining healthy diverse pastures and good land condition.

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

Site visits are planned so please ensure you have appropriate clothing & footwear including a hat for the field session.

For more information call or email Kristyn Way: info@watergum.org or 07 2103 5796

R﻿SVP’s are essential so be sure to register.

This activity is supported by Healthy Land & Water and Watergum Community Inc, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

Froggy Fun with Watergum
2022-11-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Greenwood Lakes, Creekside Court, Forestdale, QLD 4118, Forestdale, 4118, AU
Join us out in nature for this interactive kids workshop that will teach you all about the froggy friends that we have in our environment.

Come along to one of Logan’s local parks for this hands-on workshop during FrogID Week to learn all about our native frogs and what you can do to help them in your garden!
Australia is home to more than 240 species of frogs that come in many different shapes and sizes. They are a favourite visitor in gardens, and it doesn’t matter where you are in the City of Logan or how big your outdoor space is, you will surely have frogs lurking nearby.
This workshop, that both kids and adults will thoroughly enjoy, includes an introductory presentation that will help you to identify your hopping friends and learn all about their specific needs. You’ll also be guided through how to make a frog hotel that will then be placed in the local park for you to come back and check for froggy friends.
Important information:

Sign up today, spaces are limited!
This event is suitable for children 4 and over – parental/guardian supervision required.
Please make sure you are aware of the current COVID-19 restrictions and do not attend if you are displaying COVID-19 or cold/flu symptoms, no matter how mild.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up your place to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact the Councils Environment Team on (07) 3412 4491 or environment@logan.qld.gov.au.
For more information email canetoads@watergum.org and the website: www.watergum.org

The workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities Program and citizen science initiatives.

NaturallyGC- Platypus Insights
2022-11-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Nerang, Further details provided at bottom of confirmation email, Nerang, QLD 4211, Nerang, 4211, AU
Join us for a closer insight of the mysterious Platypus

Join us and learn all about the platypus, an amazing semi-aquatic mammal that is endemic to Eastern Australia and Tasmania. The workshop will cover all aspects of the platypus history, biology, behaviour, and the current research and citizen science occurring here on the Gold Coast.

Suitable for adults and ages 12 plus
This is an indoor workshop. Wheelchair accessible.
Registration required.
Further location details provided within registration confirmation email.

Presented by Watergum
Supported by Division 5 Peter Young

Beach Clean with TurtleWatch GC @ Tugun
2022-11-19 07:30 - 10:30 | Wyberba Street Reserve, Toolona Street, Tugun, QLD 4224, Tugun, 4224, AU

Gold Coast BioBlitz - Numinbah Valley
2022-11-25 16:00 - 2022-11-27 14:00
A weekend of wildlife surveys!
We are very excited to announce our third Gold Coast Bioblitz! In November 2022, we will be exploring and surveying in the incredible Numinbah Valley flora and fauna. No matter your experience, this is the perfect opportunity for all natures lovers to spend time in the field with an enthusiastic expert. You are guaranteed to learn something new, develop your ID skills and connect with some fellow nature lovers.
There are a wide variety of surveys to join, so you’re sure to find something you love! Go on as many surveys as you like, choose from birds, reptiles, fungi, gliders, crayfish, mammal trapping, fish, glow worms, bees, macropods, flora, frogs, bats and more!
If you want to learn more about Gold Coast’s fascinating biodiversity then this is the event for you! As well as our many wildlife surveys we have a whole program of environmental workshops, presentations and activities going on at basecamp, so join us with the family for the whole weekend!
This year we are excited to announce the introduction of kid’s surveys. These will be fun, educational, and interactive walks around basecamp for the little ecologists. You can book bunk beds, spend the weekend doing wildlife surveys, attend workshops and connect with other environmental enthusiasts.
Tickets will come on sale October 13th.
More info on our website: https://watergum.org/gold-coast-bioblitz/

Weekend Package
The ultimate package for a weekend of all-inclusive food and accommodation.

6 meals and 2 nights accommodation – $180 per person

Accommodation
Make the most of the weekend and stay with our accommodation at the Bornhoffen Centre. Children under 5 are free.

Bunk beds for individuals – $35 per night
Bunk beds for small groups/families – sleeps 6-8 – $200 per night

Meals
You will have the option to purchase meal tickets for the following meal times:

Breakfast: Saturday and Sunday – $14 per person*
Lunch: Saturday and Sunday – $18 per person*
Dinner: Friday and Saturday – $20 per person*

*Fees apply for adults and children aged 5-12 years. Children under 5 are free. Dietary options are available. Please indicate when purchasing your tickets of any dietary restrictions. You are NOT allowed to bring your own meals, meal tickets must be pre-purchased.

Day Pass

If you are looking to visit during the day and attend workshops or surveys, a daily fee will apply for the days of visit.

Adults and children aged 12+ – $10 per day
Children 5-11 – $5 per day
Children under 5 – free

Surveys
Choose from a range of guided surveys featuring a range of flora and fauna options, perfect for every interest. Please ensure to check the difficulty grade of the survey before purchasing.
Easy – easy terrain/steady pace/short distance
Medium – maybe some slippery rocks/steep bits/further to travel
Hard – moderate terrain with obstacles such as rocks, logs, long grass/may require some scrambling
Mountain Goat – difficult terrain/going off the path, scrambling and climbing, very steep ground
Surveys are suitable for people aged 12 and over – $20

Children
This is a family-friendly event, however, children must be supervised at all times. Before you purchase survey tickets for children, please make sure the survey is age and difficulty appropriate.
For children under 5 years of age, accommodation and catering are FREE!
Kids surveys are suitable for children aged over 5, accompanied by a paying adult. If you plan to attend a survey and leave your child behind, please make sure they are left with a responsible adult.

How to book your ticket

Example A: Peter (29) wants to join the BioBlitz for the whole weekend. He chooses the full weekend accommodation and meal package ($180). He then selects individual survey tickets; one for the Friday night ($20), one survey ticket for Saturday morning ($20), one for Saturday night ($20) and one for Sunday morning ($20). He won’t purchase a ticket for the Saturday afternoon as he is keen to sit in on some of the workshops at the basecamp (FREE!). His BioBlitz cost will be $260. Peter reckons that’s a pretty good deal for a full weekend of flora and fauna goodness.
Example B: Virginia (68) is keen to join 2 surveys on the Saturday. The Saturday morning surveys starts at 5:30AM so Virginia chooses to stay the night on Friday so she doesn’t have to get up very early to get to the event. She selects to stay in a single bunk ($35) and then books a Saturday morning survey (easy grade) ($20) and the Saturday afternoon survey (easy grade) ($20). Because of her bad knee, she can’t join the Medium and Mountain Goat grade surveys. She also takes out 3 meal tickets for Saturday Breakfast ($14), Saturday Lunch ($18) and Saturday Dinner ($20) as she is going to stay in the evening to join some presentations (FREE!). Her BioBlitz cost will be $127.
Example C: Susan is looking to bring her family of 7 on the Saturdy night as the family have a keen interest in learning about the Gold Coast flora and fauna. Susan chooses to book the family cabin ($200) so that the family can be together. The family will require Saturday dinner ($140) and breakfast Sunday ($98). Susan has a two 6 year olds, a 7 year old, an 8 year old and a teenager. Susan chooses to book a survey for the teenager and the dad to go on Sunday morning ($40) and decides she will take the little ones to a kids survey (FREE!). Her BioBlitz cost will be $478, only $68 per person!

Safety Guidelines
Please take into account your physical abilities whilst purchasing tickets. Please make sure to read each individual ticket description carefully as this will mention if it is easy, medium, hard or mountain goat. Don’t overestimate your abilities as you will be out in the bush for multiple hours! There are plenty of free presentations and workshops at our basecamp throughout Saturday and Sunday so you will be able to enjoy the event even if you can’t join our surveys.
Covid Safe
The event will run in accordance with Government advice. This will be monitored and updated as per all requirements.

Waterbugs Survey - Belivah Creek
2022-12-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Belivah Creek (near Alexander Watt Park), 28 Richland Drive, Bannockburn, QLD 4207, Bannockburn, 4207, AU
Calling budding water investigators of all ages!

Join us for our Waterbugs Survey and learn how to be a clever water investigator using all sorts of special equipment. You may not have noticed before, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs!
Using your detective skills, you will be encouraged to discover and identify the amazing creatures lurking under the surface. You will learn how to forage for waterbugs and to check out what else is hidden in our waterways.
Waterbugs are not only an important food source for many creatures, but they play a vital role in the health of our waterways. Some are very sensitive to pollution, so through monitoring their numbers and diversity we can keep track of how healthy our waterways are.
The data collected is nationally recognised and shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways.
Important information:

Sign up today, spaces are limited!
This event is suitable for children 6 and over – parental/guardian supervision required.
If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking via Eventbrite to free up your place to those who are on the waiting list. Alternatively, contact the Councils Environment Team on (07) 3412 4491 or environment@logan.qld.gov.au.
For more information email watermonitoring@watergum.org and the website: www.watergum.org

The workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities Program and citizen science initiatives under the Albert River Vision.
