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:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230704T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230704T103000 DTSTAMP:20230703T040823Z CREATED:20230622T235042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T040823Z UID:23074-1688459400-1688466600@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbug Sampling - Guanaba DESCRIPTION:Waterbug Sampling – Guanaba\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by sampling and collecting data on waterbug species. \nYou may not have noticed before\, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs. Some of these waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence\, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. \nThis activity is suitable for both children (age 5+) and adults. \nYou will learn how to collect waterbug samples correctly before collecting and identifying the different species. \nThe data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. \nWe sample waterbugs 4 times a year\, come along to your local sampling session every three months to see how the biodiversity changes with the seasons. \n \nWhat to bring \n*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \n*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \n*Towel*Lots of drinking water \n*Glasses/contact lenses \n \nPlease make sure to register to secure your place and receive event updates. \n \nIf we have to cancel this event due to weather concerns\, attendees will be notified via email \n \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nWebsite: www.watergum.org URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbug-sampling-guanaba/ LOCATION:Guanaba Reserve\, 33 Tarata Road\, Guanaba\, QLD 4210\, Guanaba\, 4210\, AU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230715T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230715T110000 DTSTAMP:20230705T010423Z CREATED:20230705T010423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T010423Z UID:23299-1689411600-1689418800@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbug Sampling - Tallebudgera DESCRIPTION:Waterbug Sampling – Tallebudgera\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by sampling and collecting data on waterbug species. \nYou may not have noticed before\, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs. Some of these waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence\, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. \nThis activity is suitable for both children (age 5+) and adults. \nYou will learn how to collect waterbug samples correctly before collecting and identifying the different species. \nThe data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. \nWe sample waterbugs 4 times a year\, come along to your local sampling session every three months to see how the biodiversity changes with the seasons. \n \nWhat to bring \n*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \n*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \n*Towel*Lots of drinking water \n*Glasses/contact lenses \n \nPlease make sure to register to secure your place and receive event updates. \n \nIf we have to cancel this event due to weather concerns\, attendees will be notified via email. \n \nCity of Gold Coast funds Watergum’s Waterbug program for the community. \n \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nWebsite: www.watergum.org URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbug-sampling-tallebudgera/ LOCATION:Tallebudgera\, Lion's park 53 Syndicate Rd\, Tallebudgera\, QLD 4228\, Tallebudgera\, 4228\, AU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230716T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230716T103000 DTSTAMP:20230710T215032Z CREATED:20230710T215032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T215032Z UID:23386-1689496200-1689503400@watergum.org SUMMARY:Prof Rod Fensham Eucalypt Talk & Discovery Walk DESCRIPTION:Professor Rod Fensham will be delivering an amazing talk about eucalypts and lead us on a discovery walk through Nerang National Park.\n\n\nJoin us for a morning of discovery with Professor Rod Fensham (University of Queensland) as we learn how to identify eucalypts of Greater Brisbane’s bush reserves. Rod’s book “ACE Guide to Eucalypts” will be available for cash sale ($20) prior to the tour. This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the most respected experts in the field\, so don’t miss out! \n \nProf. Rod Fensham’s research is currently fouced on threatened plant species\, but he retains an active interest in the ecology and hydrogeology of springs\, drought-induced tree dieback and habitat restoration. URL:https://watergum.org/event/prof-rod-fensham-eucalypt-talk-discovery-walk/ LOCATION:Nerang National Park\, Nerang National Park\, Nerang\, QLD 4211\, Nerang\, 4211\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://watergum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/23386_image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230722T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230722T110000 DTSTAMP:20230705T010638Z CREATED:20230705T010638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T010638Z UID:23304-1690016400-1690023600@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbug Sampling - Coomera River DESCRIPTION:Water Bugs & Water Quality Testing\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs! \nYou may not have noticed before\, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs! \nThis activity is suitable for both children and adults\, help us collect a sample and see which species we can find. \n Some waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence\, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. \nThe data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. \nWhat to bring \n*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \n*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \n*Towel \n*Lots of drinking water \n*Glasses/contact lenses \n*Pen/pencil \nPlease make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels. \nWebsite: www.watergum.org \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nWatergum’s Water Monitoring program is funded by City of Gold Coast and City of Logan URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbug-sampling-coomera-river/ LOCATION:Riverstone Crossing Reserve\, 94 Riverstone Crossing\, Maudsland\, QLD 4210\, Maudsland\, 4210\, AU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230722T090000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230722T110000 DTSTAMP:20230705T010734Z CREATED:20230705T010734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T010734Z UID:23308-1690016400-1690023600@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbug Sampling – Currumbin DESCRIPTION:Waterbug & Water Quality testing\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs! \nYou may not have noticed before\, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs! \nThis activity is suitable for both children and adults\, help us collect a sample and see which species we can find. \n Some waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence\, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. \nThe data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. \nWhat to bring \n*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \n*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \n*Towel \n*Lots of drinking water \n*Glasses/contact lenses \n*Pen/pencil \nPlease make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels. \nWebsite: www.watergum.org \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nWatergum’s Water Monitoring program is funded by City of Gold Coast and City of Logan URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbug-sampling-currumbin/ LOCATION:Long Tan Park\, Long Tan Park\, Currumbin Valley\, QLD 4223\, Currumbin Valley\, 4223\, AU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230723T083000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230723T103000 DTSTAMP:20230711T001937Z CREATED:20230711T001937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T001937Z UID:23390-1690101000-1690108200@watergum.org SUMMARY:Holding Tight - Linking Springbrook and Lamington National Park DESCRIPTION:Tree planting to continue the Gold Coast Biggest Tree Planting Day efforts and help link Springbrook NP with Lamington NP\n\n\nAbout this event \nThe Numinbah Valley Environmental Education Centre P&C (NVEEC P&C) is excited to continue its landscape scale restoration project “Numinbah-Holding Tight”\, which aims to improve the resilience of species and ecosystems in the Numinbah Valley\, and surrounding area\, by creating a green corridor linking Springbrook and Lamington National Park. \n \nThis project was initially started in August 2019\, at the Seqwater/Watergum- Gold Coast Biggest Tree Planting Day\, where 15\,000 native tube stock were planted by the community on old dairy pasture in the Numinbah Valley. \n \nIn Sept 2020\, NVEEC P&C became involved through funding from Landcare Australia\, where this volunteer group commenced monthly field days to encourage on-going community participation in this important project. \n \nToday\, NVEEC P&C with the help from community volunteers and high school students\, have since added a further 12\,200 native tube stock to the project and we are looking to grow this number even further in 2023 at our new planting site! \n \nIf you’re looking to get your hands dirty\, meet others and contribute in a positive way to the local environment the NVEEC P&C field days are the perfect opportunity to volunteer for a couple of hours every quarter in 2023. Afterwards\, everyone is welcome to stay and enjoy a cuppa which includes our famous morning tea! \n \nChildren are welcome to attend\, they must be supervised by an adult at all times to ensure their safety and quality of work is maintained e.g. plants correctly planted and watered as per instructions. \n \nPlease be prepared for each field day by bringing the following: \n• Appropriate clothing for working in the bush (long pants and sleeves recommended) \n• Hat \n• Full water bottle \n• Enclosed shoes \n• Positive attitude! \n \nAddress: Gold Coast Model Flying Club- Nerang Murwillumbah Road (type this into Google). If coming from Nerang the entrance is just past the Springbrook turnoff. \n \nParking: Look out for signs and follow instructions at entrance gate. All weather road\, parking will be at Model Flying Club facility. \n \nPlease note by registering your attendance this helps with planning and record keeping for each field day. URL:https://watergum.org/event/holding-tight-linking-springbrook-and-lamington-national-park/ LOCATION:Gold Coast Model Flying Club\, Nerang Murwilumbah Road\, Nerang Murwillumbah Road\, Natural Bridge\, QLD 4211\, Natural Bridge\, 4211\, AU ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://watergum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/23390_image-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230726T183000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230726T200000 DTSTAMP:20230703T040426Z CREATED:20230703T040426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T040426Z UID:23266-1690396200-1690401600@watergum.org SUMMARY:PlatypusWatch Gold Coast - Education & Induction Session DESCRIPTION:PlatypusWatch Gold Coast – Education & Induction Session\n\n\nWould you like to become a surveyor for Watergum’s PlatypusWatch and help to monitor wild platypus populations? \nCome along and we will teach you everything you need to know about this unique species\, then those who want to can enrol onto our PlatypusWatch survey program. \nThe topics we will cover are: \n\nPlatypus history\nThe unique biology of the platypus\nLife cycle and breeding\nFood and habitat\nThreats to platypus\nWatergum’s PlatypusWatch survey program.\n\nWatergum’s PlatypusWatch is a citizen science program that has monitored platypus populations on the Gold Coast and in Logan for the past 13 years. Community volunteers help to collect vital data on platypus populations and habitat by going out into the environment to search for platypus\, with all sightings and observations being reported to council and added to national databases. \nNow more than ever\, our local platypus need your help. With increased urbanisation and natural disasters\, platypus populations are under threat. With your help we can monitor family groups and help ensure their survival for future generations. \nFor more information email platypus@watergum.org and visit the website: www.watergum.org \nThe workshop is sponsored by the City of Gold Coast. \nPlease make sure you are aware of the current Covid-19 restrictions. URL:https://watergum.org/event/platypuswatch-gold-coast-education-induction-session-2/ LOCATION:Nerang Bicentennial Community Centre\, 833 Southport Nerang Road\, Nerang\, QLD 4211\, Nerang\, 4211\, AU END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230730T080000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20230730T110000 DTSTAMP:20230705T010109Z CREATED:20230705T010109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T010109Z UID:23295-1690704000-1690714800@watergum.org SUMMARY:Waterbug Sampling - Austinville DESCRIPTION:Waterbug Sampling\n\n\nLearn how to assess the health of our waterways by foraging for waterbugs! \nYou may not have noticed before\, but our rivers and creeks are home to hundreds of different species of waterbugs! \nThis activity is suitable for both children and adults\, help us collect a sample and see which species we can find. \n Some waterbugs are very sensitive to pollution and so through their presence or absence\, we are able to determine whether a particular waterway is healthy or not. \nThe data collected is nationally recognised and is shared with our local councils to provide up to date information about the health of our waterways. \nWhat to bring \n*Gum boots/water shoes. No one will be permitted to enter the water without shoes due to safety concerns. \n*Sun protection: Natural non-polluting sunscreen\, wide-brimmed hat\, long sleeves \n*Towel \n*Lots of drinking water \n*Glasses/contact lenses \n*Pen/pencil \nPlease make sure to register to get all the updates on locations and times! This program is suitable for all age levels. \nWebsite: www.watergum.org \nEmail: watermonitoring@watergum.org \nWatergum’s Water Monitoring program is funded by City of Gold Coast and City of Logan URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbug-sampling-austinville/ LOCATION:621 Austinville Rd\, 621 Austinville Road\, Austinville\, QLD 4213\, Austinville\, 4213\, AU END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR