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SUMMARY:Gold Coast Cane Toad Busting Challenge - Round 2
DESCRIPTION: This is the final Gold Coast Cane Toad busting challenge for this toad season! \nCane Toads cause declines in our native wildlife\, poison domestic pets and have negative impacts on local agricultural industries.\nWe are working together to humanely and effectively control this pest species\, and create safe havens for biodiversity!\nThis online challenge is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast\, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.\nThe weeklong challenge will commence on Monday 4 march – join us in removing as many Cane Toads from the Gold Coast area as possible! \nHow does it work?\n1. Participants can register via this event page.\n2. Get together with friends and family\, get outside and collect as many cane toads from your backyard and local environment as possible.\n3. Submit your data on Watergum’s online portal to enter\, and be in the running for some great prizes!\nToad busting prizes up for grabs:\n1st Prize: Skywalk Family Pass\n What do you need to get started?\n– Bucket with a lid\n– Gloves\n– Torch\n– Pick-up stick (optional)\nAll captured toads may be donated at local Gold Coast drop-off points and will be used by Watergum to create Cane Toad tadpole lures.\nVisit the Watergum website (https://watergum.org/canetoads/) to learn more about:\n– Getting started with toad busting\n– Cane Toad vs native frog ID\n– Humane euthanasia and disposal of Cane Toads\n– Gold Coast toad drop-off points\nWe look forward to seeing your participation and working together to make a real difference!\nSubmit your data here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/…/96cbaff915c94704812765b9…\nWatergum Cane Toad Database: https://www.arcgis.com/…/8225449126c64e6191ca2f462d81831c
URL:https://watergum.org/event/gold-coast-cane-toad-busting-challenge-round-2/
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SUMMARY:Tweed Online Toad Busting Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The race is on to see which Tweed locals can win the title of Toad Busting Champion by removing the most cane toads from their area this week!\n❓ How does it work?\n1️⃣ Get together with friends and family\, get outside and collect cane toads from your local environment.\n2️⃣ Log your data online to enter and be in the draw for some very exciting prizes! https://survey123.arcgis.com/…/96cbaff915c94704812765b9…\n3️⃣ The team or individual that catches the most cane toads wins!\nToad busting prizes\n? 1st Prize – 1 x family pass + $50 voucher to Crystal Castle at Montecollum\n? 2nd Prize – 1 x $50 voucher to Sobah Brewery at Burleigh Heads\n? 3rd Prize – 1 x Watergum cane toad book pack\n❗ Prizes will be drawn on Monday 11 March 2024.\nView terms and conditions chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/…/tweed-cane-toad-busting…\nEquipment you will need\n?️ Bucket with a lid\n? Gloves\n? Torch\n? Pick-up stick (optional)\n? All the cane toads collected can be delivered to local Tweed Shire cane toad drop-off points (see locations below). https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer…\nLet’s make a difference\, let’s impact cane toads!
URL:https://watergum.org/event/tweed-online-toad-busting-challenge/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240306T053000
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SUMMARY:TurtleWalks with TurtleWatch at Coolangatta
DESCRIPTION:Join a guided TurtleWalk with a TurtleWatch representative!\n\n\nJoin us for a refreshing morning TurtleWalk along the stunning Gold Coast beaches! This event isn’t just a stroll—it’s an opportunity to enhance your turtle knowledge and learn monitoring techniques crucial for our Gold Coast turtle population. \n \nGrab your morning coffee and enjoy a leisurely walk with like-minded individuals\, all while contributing to the well-being of our local turtles. Throughout the walk\, we’ll point out key indicators for turtle activity\, making it a delightful and educational experience. \n \nThe TurtleWalk will go through the following components of the program: \n\nGeneral turtle education\nTurtle ID and patterns\nHow to monitor turtle activity to collect data\nTurtle First Aid\nTurtleWatch Data entry\n\n \nTo participate\, kindly register to receive event details. If plans change\, please cancel in advance so we can offer your spot to another enthusiastic participant. \n \nThis event is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast\, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/turtlewalks-with-turtlewatch-at-coolangatta/
LOCATION:Coolangatta Surf Club\, Marine Parade\, Coolangatta\, QLD 4225\, Coolangatta\, 4225\, AU
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SUMMARY:Watergum PlatypusWatch - Gold Coast Induction and Education
DESCRIPTION:Join our online induction so you can join our Platypus survey program!\n\n\nWatergum PlatypusWatch – Gold Coast Induction and Education \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• Platypus history \n• The unique biology of the platypus \n• Life cycle and breeding \n• Food and habitat \n• Threats to platypus \n• Watergum’s PlatypusWatch survey program. \nWatergum’s PlatypusWatch is a citizen science program that has monitored platypus populations 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 \nThis workshop is supported by the City of Gold Coast\, Citizen Science and Catchment Grants Program.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/watergum-platypuswatch-gold-coast-induction-and-education/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240316T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240316T100000
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SUMMARY:Creek Explorers: Discovering Healthy Waterways
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the different creatures that inhabit Logan Waterways in this interactive outdoor event! \nOur waterways are home to some unique and wonderful creatures that not only rely on us for survival but they rely on each other as they move up the food chain. This event will help you start at the bottom of the food chain and work your way up to learn how everything fits together! \nWe’ll start by foraging for waterbugs and collecting a sample to see what species we can find. Next we’ll go on a treasure hunt to search for different waterway animal species\, we’ll have to find them all to complete our healthy ecosystem! And finally\, we’ll make a special waterway animal to take home! \nChildren will need; \n*Water safe shoes \n*Sun protection \n*Plenty of drinking water \n*A snack \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION: \nRegistrations required for all attendees – spaces are limited!\nSuitable for ages 5 years and older – parent/guardian supervision required for under 18’s.\nIf 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.\nFor more information email info@watergum.org and the website: www.watergum.org\nThe workshop is delivered by Watergum as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities program and Citizen Science initiatives.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/creek-explorers-discovering-healthy-waterways-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240324T080000
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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. \nSome 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*Pen/pencil \n \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 \n \nProudly supported by the City of Gold Coast\, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/waterbug-sampling-austinville-3/
LOCATION:621 Austinville Rd\, 621 Austinville Road\, Austinville\, QLD 4213\, Austinville\, 4213\, AU
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20240324T133000
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SUMMARY:Nestbox Building
DESCRIPTION:Although most of us live in urban environments\, we share those spaces with lots of native wildlife! \nMany Australian animals rely on tree hollows for homes and when they aren’t available\, they can find themselves in tricky situations\, becoming trapped in buildings and vulnerable to predators. One solution is to build a hollow replacement in the form of a nest box! \nThis workshop will provide up to 20 families with the wood to construct your own nest box that you can then put up at home in your garden. You will be guided on how to build your nestbox and how to select a suitable location for it where it will be suitable for native wildlife. \nThis workshop is delivered by Watergum and Crestmead Mens shed as part of the City of Logan’s Environmental Events and Activities program and Citizen Science initiatives.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/nestbox-building/
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