BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Watergum - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210313T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210313T110000 DTSTAMP:20210310T012023Z CREATED:20210310T012023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T012023Z UID:13941-1615629600-1615633200@watergum.org SUMMARY:NaturallyGC Hotel for Frogs (kids workshop) DESCRIPTION:Join our free NaturallyGC workshop\n\n\nThis is a kids workshop suitable for ages 6 to 15. \nNative frogs are a favourite visitor of Australian gardens and come in many different shapes and sizes. Australia hosts 240 species of native frogs with 39 of them calling the Gold Coast home! It doesn’t matter where you are on the Gold Coast or how big your outdoor space is\, you will surely have frogs lurking nearby. Native frogs need our help as they are struggling to find suitable habitat to live and breed. Urban development has greatly reduced their habitat and what is left is often taken over by cane toads. This workshop includes an introductory presentation that will help you to identify your hopping friends and learn all about their specific needs followed by a ‘How to build your own frog hotel’ activity!  \nPlease note you won’t be making you’re own frog hotel to take home with you\, we will create one together which will stay at the gardens. \n Bookings are required for further details. \nBook a spot for all children and adults attending \nPresented by Watergum. URL:https://watergum.org/event/naturallygc-hotel-for-frogs-kids-workshop/ LOCATION:Nerang\, Further details provided on bottom of confirmation email\, Gold Coast\, QLD 4211\, Gold Coast\, 4211\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210313T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210313T140000 DTSTAMP:20210310T011233Z CREATED:20210310T011233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T011233Z UID:13937-1615640400-1615644000@watergum.org SUMMARY:Platypus Kids Workshop DESCRIPTION:Platypus Kids Workshop\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 book tickets for all persons attending\, both children and parents. \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-4/ LOCATION:Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre\, 10-12 James Street\, Beenleigh\, QLD 4207\, Beenleigh\, 4207\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210313T143000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210313T160000 DTSTAMP:20210210T042101Z CREATED:20210210T042101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T042101Z UID:13768-1615645800-1615651200@watergum.org SUMMARY:PlatypusWatch Induction - Logan DESCRIPTION:PlatypusWatch Induction for new surveyors\n\n\nWould you like to become a surveyor for PlatypusWatch? \nPlatypusWatch is a community-based program that engages volunteers in surveying platypus\, recording platypus sightings and assessing platypus habitats. This information is used monitor platypus populations and identify what is needed to ensure the protection one of Australia’s most unique species. \nTo become a surveyor you must first attend a mandatory induction. \nPlease register because spaces are limited. \nPlatypusWatch is supported by Logan City Council URL:https://watergum.org/event/platypuswatch-induction-logan/ LOCATION:Beenleigh Neighbourhood Centre\, 10-12 James Street\, Beenleigh\, QLD 4207\, Beenleigh\, 4207\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210320T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210320T110000 DTSTAMP:20210210T060451Z CREATED:20210210T060451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210210T060451Z UID:13818-1616230800-1616238000@watergum.org SUMMARY:Water Quality - Coomera DESCRIPTION:Water Quality Survey\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways through water quality sampling! \nHelp the team collect readings using our state of the art equipment. The Water Quality program collects monthly readings at select locations in order to assess the changing quality of our waterways throughout the year. We also rely on our volunteers to record observational details that could have an effect on the water quality reading such as current and recent weather conditions\, visible rubbish and pollution\, weeds\, site usage or disturbance\, and wildlife sightings. \nThe data collected is shared with local councils and highlights those areas where action needs to be taken! If you are passionate about the environment and keen to contribute to its preservation\, we encourage you to come along and meet like-minded people while learning new skills and collecting vital data! \nWe are heading out to our Northern sites with the Coomera River Catchment Group! Meeting time will be at 09:00 AM. \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 get all the updates! \nThis event is a collaborative effort between Watergum\, Gecko and Coomera River Catchment Group and is supported by City of Gold Coast URL:https://watergum.org/event/water-quality-coomera-12/ LOCATION:Coomera\, coomera\, Coomera\, QLD 4209\, Coomera\, 4209\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210324T184500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210324T210000 DTSTAMP:20210310T012133Z CREATED:20210310T012133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T012133Z UID:13946-1616611500-1616619600@watergum.org SUMMARY:Gecko Talks: The Iconic Platypus DESCRIPTION:The Iconic Platypus -Emily Vincent from Watergum speaks at Gecko Talks on 24th March\n\n\nThe iconic platypus will be the topic of the next Gecko Talks\, held as usual at Currumbin RSL. “The platypus is one of the most unique species in the world\,” says Emily Vincent of environmental organisation Watergum\, who will be Gecko’s guest speaker. The egg-laying mammal is endemic to the east coast of Australia\, including Tasmania\, populating our freshwater creeks and waterways. The platypus looks like a cross between a duck\, an otter and a beaver and it has some unique features\, like an electro sensory system in their bill that tells them what’s in the water. Emily is a coordinator for Watergum’s PlatypusWatch\, a citizen science surveying program that’s been operating for 12 years on the Gold Coast. During her talk Emily will reveal not so known details of the animal’s biology\, lifestyle and habitat as well as introducing you to the PlatypusWatch program.\n \n“We are concerned that the platypus is quietly disappearing and so it is important to monitor our local populations. We have already seen them disappear from one of the Gold Coast’s waterways and we want to prevent this from happening anywhere else.”\n \nWatergum is welcoming people from the public to come forward to become a surveyor for PlatypusWatch. “At present the platypus’ conservation status is not regarded as concerning in Queensland. Together with the community\, this is something we are working to change \,” Emily adds. URL:https://watergum.org/event/gecko-talks-the-iconic-platypus/ LOCATION:Currumbin RSL\, 165 Duringan Street\, Currumbin\, QLD 4223\, Currumbin\, 4223\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210327T114500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210327T154500 DTSTAMP:20210310T011004Z CREATED:20210310T011004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T011004Z UID:13925-1616845500-1616859900@watergum.org SUMMARY:Seagrass Survey - South Stradbroke Island Site 1 DESCRIPTION:Seagrass Survey – South Stradbroke Island\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 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/ \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! THONGS AND SANDALS ARE NOT SUITABLE! \n• Sun safe clothing\, hat\, sunglasses\, sun cream and wind jacket \n• Water and snacks \nThis program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast. \nFor more information on Seagrass\, go to: www.watergum.org/seagrass \nseagrass@watergum.org URL:https://watergum.org/event/seagrass-survey-south-stradbroke-island-site-1-3/ 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:20210328T131500 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210328T171500 DTSTAMP:20210310T011032Z CREATED:20210310T011032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T011032Z UID:13929-1616937300-1616951700@watergum.org SUMMARY:Seagrass Survey – Loders Creek DESCRIPTION:Seagrass Survey – Loders Creek\n\n\nSeagrass is an important ecosystem engineer providing food and habitat for a diverse array of marine organisms\, including turtles\, dugongs and seahorses.\n \nGlobally\, seagrass is disappearing at an alarming rate and it is vital that we monitor its condition here on the Gold Coast.\n \nWatergum Seagrass is an established citizen science program in partnership with the City of Gold Coast\, following globally standardised Seagrass-Watch scientific monitoring techniques.\n \nHave 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/\n \nIt is essential that you bring:\n \n• 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.\n \n• Sun safe clothing\, hat\, sunglasses\, sun cream and wind jacket\n \n• Water and snacks\n \nThis program is hosted by Watergum and supported by the City of Gold Coast.\n \nFor more information on Seagrass\, go to: www.watergum.org/seagrass\n \nseagrass@watergum.org\n \nPlease make sure you are aware of the current covid-19 distancing requirements and protocols. URL:https://watergum.org/event/seagrass-survey-loders-creek/ LOCATION:Loders Creek\, Loders Creek\, Gold Coast\, QLD 4215\, Gold Coast\, 4215\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210329T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20210329T200000 DTSTAMP:20210310T010052Z CREATED:20210310T010052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210310T010052Z UID:13921-1617042600-1617048000@watergum.org SUMMARY:Cane Toad Challenge Enrolment Gold Coast DESCRIPTION:Cane Toad Challenge presentation\n\n\nImpact cane toads through tadpole trapping and toad-busting! \nThis short session will teach you everything you need to know about cane toads\, tadpole trapping and more. \nPlease arrive at 6.30pm to sign in and order your dinner which you can sit and eat while we conduct the presentation which will begin promptly at 7pm. \nTraps will be available to purchase for $30 at the end of the presentation\, and you will be supplied with lures for free! \nLocation: KDV Sport 221 Nerang Broadbeach Rd\, Carrara QLD 4211 \nSpaces are limited so you must REGISTER. \nLooking forward to meeting you all! \nFor more information email canetoads@watergum.org \nPlease make sure you are aware of the latest covid-19 protocols URL:https://watergum.org/event/cane-toad-challenge-enrolment-gold-coast/ LOCATION:KDV Sport\, 221 Nerang Broadbeach Road\, Carrara\, QLD 4211\, Carrara\, 4211\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR