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NaturallyGC Fauna Forensics
2019-03-02 09:00 - 11:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Mudgeeraba, Full details provided upon registration, Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213, Mudgeeraba, 4213, AU
Finding evidence of animals can be intriguing. Learn the skills and tools to identify the source of sounds, scents, scats, skulls, tracks, skin, feathers etc. to quickly assess whether a species is present in a particular area. This event is not suitable for children.
Supported by Division 9 Councillor Tozer

NaturallyGC Rocky Shore Explore
2019-02-24 17:00 - 18:00 | Burleigh Heads, Full details provided upon registration, Burleigh Heads, QLD 4220, Burleigh Heads, 4220, AU
Join our marine biologists from Ocean Connect at the rocky shores to explore this unique environment and learn about living and non-living things in the rock pools. Learn about periwinkles, sea cucumbers, oysters and crabs. Suitable for ages 5 and above..
Workshop was originally to be held at 9am however due to tide changes time has changed to 5pm. All workshops are subject to change with the tide and any changes will be notified closer to the event.
Supported by Division 12 Councillor Pauline Young.

Austinville Landcare Group
2019-02-24 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

Water Quality
2019-02-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-02-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-12-16 09:00 - 11:00
The Water Quality Monitoring is a new program which is coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit. The program is a collaboration with Gecko and the Coomera River Catchment Group.
The program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on waterways health, trends and impacts.
The program is open to the wider community and we really encourage everyone to participate and learn new skills whilst collecting vital data! We aim to collaborate with more community groups to be able expand the program in the next year.
We are heading out to our Northern Crew in Coomera under expert guidance of Steven Gill
Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times!
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

Gold Coast Seagrass
2019-02-21 14:30 - 18:30
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on seagrass populations, trends, sea turtle and seahorse presence!
We are heading out to Stradbroke Island on the 21st of February for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 02:30 PM at the Labrador Boat Ramp in front of the Grand Hotel.
Please make sure to register as there are limited spaces available on the boat and to cancel to give other volunteers a chance to join the program. All age levels are welcome!
This program is hosted by the Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

NaturallyGC- Little Nature Lovers (preschool age)
2019-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, 230 Ashmore Road, Benowa, QLD 4217, Benowa, 4217, AU
Have fun exploring nature at the beautiful Botanic Gardens and learn what makes our Gold Coast environment so special. Each session includes a walk, activity and story reading.
This session- Life in Wetlands – Lots of animals live in the lakes and lagoons. How many can you see? Look for little creatures in the water ponds. You can make a boat to float!
The workshops are strictly suitable for three to five year olds with each child accompanied by a guardian.
PLEASE ONLY REGISTER TICKETS FOR THE CHILD ATTENDING.

NaturallyGC Nature Journaling using Colour
2019-02-16 09:00 - 11:00
Learn how to use a range of colour materials for nature journaling. This workshop will explore the use of colour pencils, watercolour pencils, watercolours and gouache for creating nature journal entries in the field.
Participants can bring their own materials or use the materials provided.
Suitable for ages 15 and above. Supported by Division 9 Councillor Glenn Tozer.
Participants are required to bring their own basic materials including unlined sketchbook, 2B pencil and permanent ink fineliner pen.

Beaches to Bushland - Carrara Floodplain Landcare Group
2019-02-16 08:00 - 10:00
The Carrara Floodplain Landcare Group was established in 2014 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 of Gold Coast-managed Carrara Floodplain Park.
The group’s activities consist of environmental weed control and planting native plant species where required.
Aims

encourage active community involvement and ownership
control environmental weed species impacting the site and promote the expansion of native canopy cover
provide learning opportunities for local landholders in “ecological restoration”
improve and increase habitat opportunities for native wildlife
restore and improve the structure of the existing native vegetation within the park using revegetation and assisted regeneration techniques
strengthen relationships in the community

The group meet on the third Saturday of the month from February to November.
Time: 8am – 10am
Location: Cairngorm Street, Carrara
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirts, pants, sunscreen, hat and some water. Gloves are compulsory.

Currumbin Creek Care Group
2019-02-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Currumbin, Currumbin Creek Reach Park, Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley, Australia
The Currumbin Creek Care Group was established in 2008 and assists with restoring native vegetation along 1.5kms of public parkland on the lower reaches of Currumbin Creek.
When: The third Saturday of the month from February to November
Where: Various locations within Currumbin Creek Reach Park, Currumbin Creek Road, Currumbin Valley
Time: 8am to 10am

Friends of the Burleigh Head National Park
2019-02-10 08:30 - 11:00
Friends of Burleigh Head National Park is a volunteer group who work together with QLD Parks & Wildlife Service to reduce the impacts of a range of weed species within Burleigh Head National Park. Come and join us!
The Friends meet the second Sunday of each month.
Please bring drinking water, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and your dedication to the environment…. And anyone that could contribute to this beautiful National Park.
Meet: Sunday 13th of January
Where: We will meet at the Northern entrance to the park.
Time: 8:30am to 11:00am

NaturallyGC Native Stingless Bees
2019-02-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Upper Coomera, Further details provided upon booking, Upper Coomera, QLD, Upper Coomera, AU
Learn about the stunning diversity of Australia’s native bees and their role in the environment. Learn how to keep stingless bees in a hive, propagate them and extract honey. You will come away equipped to keep your own hive of stingless bees in your part of the world. Presented by Sugarbag Bees. More suited for adults but ages 15 and over can register.

Beaches to Bushland - Coomera River Catchment Group
2019-02-09 08:00 - 10:00
The Coomera River Catchment Group has been active for the past ten years in a number of areas on and around the Coomera River. This group works in conjunction with the City of Gold Coast and has the maintenance and improvement of Waterhen Lake as its current focus.
Join us at Regatta Waters Park, Tamborine-Oxenford Rd, Oxenford every second Saturday of the month from 8.00am to 10.00am!
More volunteers are always welcome. If you are interested in joining please see below for dates, times and locations.
Dates: second Saturday of the month from February to November
Time: 8am – 10am
Place: Regatta Waters Park, Tamborine-Oxenford Rd across from the Waterhen Lake or enter through Graywillow Boulevard.
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirt, pants, sunscreen, hat and some water.
For more information please contact the Natural Areas Management Unit on 07 55811 537 or email namu@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group
2019-02-09 08:00 - 10:00
The Gold Coast’s beautiful natural environment allows us to enjoy a lifestyle like no other city. By volunteering in a Bushcare Group you can help protect, maintain and enhance our natural areas by participating in activities such as identifying and controlling weeds, identifying and encouraging native species, maintaining your site and planting native trees where required. You can actively play a part by joining the Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group.
The Bonogin Valley Bushcare Group was established in April of 2013 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 of Gold Coast-managed Davenport Park along the upper reaches of Bonogin Creek.
The group’s activities consist of environmental weed control and planting native riparian species where required.
The group meet on the first Saturday of the month from February to November
Time: 8am – 10am
Location: Davenport Park, Parkmeadows Road, Bonogin
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirts, pants, sunscreen, hat and some water. Gloves are compulsory.
For more information on how you can join contact the Natural Areas Management Unit on 07 5581 1537 or namu@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

NaturallyGC Birds of our Wetlands Photography Walk
2019-02-09 06:30 - 08:30 | Arundel, Further details provided upon booking, Arundel, QLD 4214, Arundel, 4214, AU
Come and improve your bird identification and nature photography skills with a pleasant walk guided by local bird watcher and nature photographer Todd Burrows. Todd’s enthusiasm for, and knowledge of the natural world, is bound to inspire you!
Supported by Division 2 Councillor William Owen-Jones

Elanora Wetlands Bushcare Group
2019-02-05 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 or Elanora Wetlands, Palm Beach
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.

Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group
2019-02-02 08:00 - 10:00
The Hinterland Regional Park Bushcare Group was established in April 1999. It was the first official bushcare group partnered with the Natural Areas Management Unit under the Beaches to Bushland Volunteer Landcare Program.
The Gold Coast’s beautiful natural environment allows us to enjoy a lifestyle like no other city. By volunteering in a bushcare group you can help protect, maintain and enhance our natural areas and make a difference to your local natural environment. It’s also a chance to meet like-minded people and learn new skills that can be applied in your own backyard.
The group assists with the restoration of the City of Gold Coast managed Hinterland Regional Park located in Mudgeeraba. The site is approximately 72 hectares in size and is bordered by Mudgeeraba Creek, Bonogin Creek and Hardys Road. It is home to over 158 bird species including the glossy black cockatoo and a range of other native animals including the endangered Richmond Birdwing butterfly.
The group’s activities include controlling environmental weeds and revegetation projects. The group has contributed to planting over 70,000 native species and has held large community planting days with schools and organisations such as Green Corps.
Volunteer days are on the first Saturday of the month from February to December.
Time: 8am – 10am
Place: Hinterland Regional Park, Hardys Road, Mudgeeraba
What to bring: Sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirts, pants, sunscreen, hat and some water.
For more information please contact the Natural Areas Management Unit on 07 5581 1537 or email namu@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

Waterbugs
2019-01-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Crane Creek, Nerang, QLD 4211, Nerang, 4211, AU
The Waterbug Gold Coast program is a new program which is coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit. The program is a collaboration with Gecko and the Coomera River Catchment Group. We are fortunate to now have the Nerang River Keepers on board as well and we will be heading out for our first community sessions at Crane Creek.
The program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on waterways health, waterbug identification, diversity and composition, trends and impacts. We will also monitor the water quality at the same time!
The program is open to the wider community and we really encourage everyone to participate and learn new skills whilst collecting vital data! We aim to collaborate with more community groups to be able to expand the program in the next year.
The session will be facilitated by Steven Gill from the Coomera River Catchment Group in conjuction with The Nerang River Keepers.
Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

Waterbugs
2019-01-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Lions Park, 53 Syndicate Road, Tallebudgera Valley, QLD 4228, Tallebudgera Valley, 4228, AU
The Waterbug Gold Coast program is a new program which is coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit. The program is a collaboration with Gecko and the Coomera River Catchment Group.
The program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on waterways health, waterbug identification, diversity and composition, trends and impacts. We will also monitor the water quality at the same time!
The program is open to the wider community and we really encourage everyone to participate and learn new skills whilst collecting vital data! We aim to collaborate with more community groups to be able to expand the program in the next year.
We are heading out to our Southern sites with the Gecko crew! Please meet us at Lions Park in Tallebudgera Valley from 9-11am.
Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

Waterbugs
2019-01-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-01-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2019-01-19 09:00 - 11:00
The Waterbug Gold Coast program is a new program which is coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit. The program is a collaboration with Gecko and the Coomera River Catchment Group.
The program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on waterways health, waterbug identification, diversity and composition, trends and impacts. We will also monitor the water quality at the same time!
The program is open to the wider community and we really encourage everyone to participate and learn new skills whilst collecting vital data! We aim to collaborate with more community groups to be able to expand the program in the next year.
We are heading out to our Northern Crew in Coomera under expert guidance of Steven Gill.
Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

Waterbugs
2019-01-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Long Tan Park, Currumbin Valley, QLD 4223, Currumbin Valley, 4223, AU
The Waterbug Gold Coast program is a new program which is coordinated by The Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast – Catchment Management Unit. The program is a collaboration with Gecko and the Coomera River Catchment Group.
The program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on waterways health, waterbug identification, diversity and composition, trends and impacts. We will also monitor the water quality at the same time!
The program is open to the wider community and we really encourage everyone to participate and learn new skills whilst collecting vital data! We aim to collaborate with more community groups to be able to expand the program in the next year.
We are heading out to our Southern sites with the Gecko crew! Please meet us at Long Tan Park in Currumbin Valley from 9-11am.
Please make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

Gold Coast Seagrass
2019-01-22 14:00 - 18:00 | Wavebreak (WV1 + WV2), Wavebreak Island, Gold Coast, QLD, Gold Coast, AU
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on seagrass populations, trends, sea turtle and seahorse presence!
We are heading out to Wavebreak Island on the 22nd of January for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 02:00 PM at the Labrador Boat Ramp in front of the Grand Hotel.
Please make sure to register as there are limited spaces available on the boat and to cancel to give other volunteers a chance to join the program. All age levels are welcome!
This program is hosted by the Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

Gold Coast Seagrass
2019-01-20 13:00 - 15:30 | Tallebudgera (TL1), Tallebudgera Drive, Gold Coast, QLD 4221, Gold Coast, 4221, AU
Gold Coast Seagrass is an established program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast. The Seagrass Gold Coast program raises community and government awareness in the Gold Coast region and aims to distribute information on seagrass populations, trends, sea turtle and seahorse presence!
We are heading out to Tallebudgera on the 20th of January for another splash around.
Meeting time is at 01:00 PM at Tallebudgera Drive.
Please make sure to register as there are limited spaces available and to cancel to give other volunteers a chance to join the program. All age levels are welcome!
This program is hosted by the Gold Coast Catchment Association and supported by the City of Gold Coast.
www.goldcoastcatchments.org/citizenscience
info@watergum.org

NaturallyGC KIDS Native Stingless Bees
2019-01-18 11:30 - 12:30, 2019-01-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Helensvale, Further details provided upon booking, Helensvale, QLD, Helensvale, AU
Did you know there are over 1600 different types of bees in Australia!
In these workshops Dr Toby Smith will introduce us to the amazing world of Australian native bees. Some of our native bees live in large colonies of thousands, living under the rule of single queen, and making and storing honey. But the lonely bees make up the majority of bees in Australia: solitary female bees that live all by themselves, and raise their offspring as single mums.
Toby will show us dozens of brilliant close up photos and diagrams of bees to help explain this great diversity, bee lifecycles and their nests, and their important role in pollination and food security. Throughout these workshops Toby encourages questions, and all the way through the presentations are interactive with the group of children. All explanations are simple, easy to understand, and delivered in a fun story telling fashion. Toby will also bring with him preserved bee specimens, and live stingless bee hives with viewing windows. If we’re lucky we may even get a glimpse of a queen!
Suitable for ages 5 and above. Please only register for the children attending.
Supported by Division 2 Councillor William Owen-Jones

NaturallyGC Wildlife Encounters
2019-01-17 10:45 - 11:45 | East Coomera, Further details provided upon request, East Coomera, AU
Your curiosity about the natural world will come alive as you meet face to face with some of our country’s stunning wildlife. The many types of wildlife you may encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, owls and flying foxes. All ages. Presented by Wildcall.
Supported by Division 3 Councillor Cameron Caldwell.

NaturallyGC Wildlife Encounters
2019-01-17 09:30 - 10:30 | East Coomera, Further details provided upon request, East Coomera, AU
Your curiosity about the natural world will come alive as you meet face to face with some of our country’s stunning wildlife. The many types of wildlife you may encounter include snakes, possums, turtles, lizards, crocodiles, owls and flying foxes. All ages. Presented by Wildcall.
Supported by Division 3 Cameron Caldwell
