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SUMMARY:Cane Toad Control Webinar - Tweed Shire
DESCRIPTION:Come along to our FREE webinar to learn learn about how cane toads impact biodiversity in your own backyard\, and what you can do to help!\n\n\nTweed Shire Council has partnered with not-for-profit environmental group Watergum Community to bring cane toad control to the Tweed this season. \n \nDid you know your backyard could be home to frogs\, snakes and even quolls? Cane toads are common in the Tweed\, but they cause declines in native wildlife\, poison domestic pets and have negative impacts on our local agricultural industries. \n \nCome along and learn about how cane toads impact biodiversity in your own backyard\, and what you can do to help! \n \nWe will give you tips on how to control cane toads effectively and humanely in your area\, including how to start your very own toad busting group! This webinar will also introduce our new citizen science study\, where the community can actively contribute to advancing cane toad control and shaping future strategies! \n \nJoin us on Tuesday\, October 8 2024 at 6.00pm to 8.00pm (AEDT) via Microsoft Teams to learn how to control cane toads at every life stage\, identify native frogs vs cane toads\, toad proof your waterbodies and create habitat for native frogs and other wildlife! \n \nSpaces are limited so please register to attend! \n \nThe Tweed Community Cane Toad Control program is an initiative of Tweed Shire Council. \n \nWatergum is an environmental charity based on the Gold Coast\, QLD. Our mission is to help the community engage in real\, on-ground work to restore\, maintain and protect the natural environment. \n \nYou can find out more information about cane toads at https://watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/ or www.tweed.nsw.gov.au/cane-toads. \n \nIf you have questions about the event\, please contact Watergum at canetoads@watergum.org or 07 2103 5796.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/cane-toad-control-webinar-tweed-shire/
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SUMMARY:Koala Scat ID & Collection Workshop - Nerang National Park
DESCRIPTION:Koala Scat ID & Collection Workshop – Nerang National Park\n\n\nJoin Watergum in collaboration with Friends of Nerang National Park on Saturday\, October 26th for an engaging\, hands-on workshop as part of Watergum’s project to establish a disease profile for Koalas. \n \nKoalas\, one of Australia’s beloved icons\, face growing threats from disease\, habitat loss\, and human activity. This project aims to gather vital information to protect local Koala populations\, ensuring informed decisions about medical interventions and long-term management. \n \nIn this workshop\, you’ll: \n\nLearn about the importance of Koala scat collection and what the data reveals\nDiscover how to identify Koala activity and find scat\nParticipate in a guided walk to collect Koala scat in Nerang National Park\nLeave equipped with the skills and tools to contribute to the project across the Gold Coast Hinterland\n\n \nPlease note: We will be walking in the park\, so it’s essential to wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Don’t forget your sun protection\, water\, and a hat to stay comfortable and safe! \n \nBe part of a meaningful initiative and help safeguard Koalas for future generations! \n \nNote: Registration is required to join this event \nCover photo by Jens Sohnrey \n \nThis project is led by Watergum in collaboration with our partners City of Gold Coast and UQ. This project received funding and support from the Queensland Government.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/koala-scat-id-collection-workshop-nerang-national-park/
LOCATION:Tom Rose Park\, 69 Wandin Street\, Nerang\, QLD 4211\, Nerang\, 4211\, AU
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SUMMARY:Keep Calm Grow Trees
DESCRIPTION:Explore this property and learn more about koala habitat and monitoring.\n\n\nCome for a walk and talk on Brian and Julie and partners’ much loved Tarome property that’s being transformed for nature. Chat with other lovers of landcare and share nibbles and a cuppa. \nSupported by Healthy Land & Water\, through funding received from the Australian Government Department of Climate Change\, Energy\, the Environment and Water. \n\n\n\nExact Tarome address provided before 2 days out from event. \nFeaturing: \n\nHow to care for sick and injured wildlife\nKoala Scat Survey and monitoring in the Scenic Rim region\nA drone flight (if weather permits) used for koala surveys\nManaging weeds to protect habitat\nTime to ask questions and enjoy the provided refreshments\nOpportunities to chat with representatives of Boonah & District Landcare\, Healthy Land & Water\, Watergum\, EMU and Wildcare.\n\n \nKey event details\n\nThis event is held on private property.\nThe exact location will be emailed to guests a couple of days before the event (please check your junkmail if you don’t receive it).\nFree event but bookings required.\nBYO own chair.\nBYO water bottle and stay hydrated.\nPlease wear suitable clothing\, footwear and insect repellant.\nBe sun safe – slip\, slop\, slap.\nRefreshments provided.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/keep-calm-grow-trees/
LOCATION:Tarome\, TBA\, Tarome\, QLD 4309\, Tarome\, 4309\, AU
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