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SUMMARY:Park after Dark: Frog Spotting (Adults Only)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night-time adventure during FrogID Week to see which frog species are hiding in Logan’s parks and natural spaces!\n\n\nExplore Logan’s natural environment in a different light and learn about the diverse species of frogs that live locally. Our experienced guides and local frog expert will lead you along the forest trails\, sharing tips and tricks to help you spot our amazing amphibians in their natural habitat.  \nDuring the walk take part in Australia’s biggest frog count\, FrogID Week (8 – 17 November 2024)\, and help us count local frog populations! From croaks and barks to whistles and bleats\, every frog species makes a unique sound. Record frog calls through the free FrogID app to help measure the health and distribution of frogs around the nation.  \nThis event is ideal for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts looking to sharpen their senses. Don’t miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of nature night! \n \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER: \n\nThis event is designed for adults and not bookable for children under 18 years.\nThis is an outdoor walk in a bushland environment with uneven surfaces and unsealed tracks. Participants must be physically able to be stand and walk through a park for up to 2 hours – moderate fitness required.\nYou must register and secure a ticket for all adults attending. Spaces are limited – each session is set to a maximum capacity.\nDetailed event information will be sent to the email address provided upon registering.\n\n \nINFORMATION FOR THE DAY OF THE EVENT: \n\nPlease arrive 15 minutes before the start of the event to check in.\nPlease wear fully enclosed shoes and suitable clothes for cooler temperatures. Bring along a torch\, drinking water\, insect repellent\, and a camera or mobile phone for pictures.\nPublic toilets are not available at this location.\nThis event may be cancelled or postponed if the weather conditions aren’t suitable. We will notify you via text and email no later than 1 hour prior to the start of the event.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/park-after-dark-frog-spotting-adults-only/
LOCATION:Jerry’s Downfall Reserve\, Clancy Road\, Park Ridge South\, QLD 4125\, Park Ridge South\, 4125\, AU
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SUMMARY:Community Toad Bust – hosted by Tweed Shire Council and Watergum.
DESCRIPTION:Watergum Community Cane Toad Busting – Pottsville\n\n\nTweed Shire Council has partnered with not-for-profit community environment group Watergum to bring cane toad control to the Tweed this season. \n \nCane toads in the Tweed cause declines in our native wildlife\, poison domestic pets and have negative impacts on our local agricultural industries. \n \nJoin our Community Toad Bust on Friday\, 15th November at 7.30pm (AEDT) in Pottsville and work together to control cane toads! This is a great activity for the whole family. \nMeeting location: Pottsville Environmental Park\, at the end of Centennial Drive. \n \nCome along to meet some like-minded individuals\, learn some new toad busting skills and make a difference for our environment! This event will also be the induction for our new citizen science project\, where we’ll be measuring the impacts of toad busting on local toad populations. \n \nHow the event will run: \nWatergum staff will welcome you with a brief educational talk\, followed by an overview and induction of our citizen science study. Then we will split into groups and work together to clear the park of as many cane toads as we can! \n \nPlease wear closed in shoes and appropriate clothing for the outdoors at night. If you have a toad busting kit\, please bring it along on the night! If not\, Watergum will have gear available to use. \n \nThanks to Tweed Shire Council\, we will have some prizes to give away to the teams who collect the most toads on the night! \n \nToad busting kit equipment: \n\nBucket with a lid\nRubber or garden gloves\nTorch\n\n\nPick up stick optional\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there and work together to make a real difference! \n \nSpaces are limited so please register to attend. \n \nYou can find out more information about cane toads at watergum.org/canetoads/ or tweed.nsw.gov.au/cane-toads. \n \nIf you have questions about the event\, please contact Watergum at canetoads@watergum.org or 0478 422 280.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/community-toad-bust-hosted-by-tweed-shire-council-and-watergum-4/
LOCATION:Pottsville Environmental Park\, Centennial Drive\, Pottsville\, NSW 2489\, Pottsville\, 2489\, AU
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SUMMARY:Frog Oasis: Building Backyard Habitats
DESCRIPTION:Looking to create frog-friendly spaces in your yard? Come along to learn all about our native frogs and take home a frog hotel.\n\n\nGet ready for a hands-on session where you’ll get the opportunity to learn about our native frogs and importance of creating frog habitats in your garden.  \nAustralia is home to more than 240 species of frogs that come in many different shapes and sizes. They are a favourite visitor in gardens\, and it doesn’t matter where you are in the City of Logan or how big your outdoor space is\, you will surely have frogs lurking nearby. \nEach group will be provided with materials and guided through the assembly of a frog hotel to install in your garden. This event is perfect for gardeners and frog enthusiasts who want to contribute to habitat conservation. \n \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER: \n\nThis event is designed for adults and families.\nRecommended for ages 5 years and older with parent/guardian supervision.\nThis is an outdoor event\nYou must register and secure a ticket for all people attending. Spaces are limited – each session is set to a maximum capacity.\nDetailed event information will be sent to the email address provided upon registering.\n\n \nINFORMATION FOR THE DAY OF THE EVENT: \n\nPlease arrive 15 minutes before the start of the event to check in.\nPlease wear fully enclosed shoes\, sun-smart clothing\, hat and sunscreen. Bring along drinking water and insect repellent.\nThis event may be cancelled or postponed if the weather conditions aren’t suitable. We will notify you via text and email no later than 1 hour prior to the start of the event.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/frog-oasis-building-backyard-habitats/
LOCATION:Springwood Park\, Cinderella Drive\, Springwood\, QLD 4127\, Springwood\, 4127\, AU
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SUMMARY:Online Toad Busting Challenge - Hosted by Tweed Shire Council and Watergum
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?Get together with friends and family\, get outside and collect cane toads from your local environment.Log your data online to enter and be in the draw for some very exciting prizes to be announced soon! https://arcg.is/0yHC4HThe team or individual that catches the most cane toads wins!\nEquipment you will need: Bucket with a lid Gloves Torch Pick-up stick (optional)\n All the cane toads collected can be delivered to local Tweed Shire cane toad drop-off points. See locations here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer…\nLet’s make a difference\, let’s impact cane toads!\nVisit the Watergum website https://watergum.org/cane-toad-challenge/ to learn about: Cane Toad vs native frog identification Humane euthanasia of toads How to log your catches
URL:https://watergum.org/event/online-toad-busting-challenge-hosted-by-tweed-shire-council-and-watergum/
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SUMMARY:ONLINE: TurtleWatch Induction - TurtleWatch Gold Coast
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to become a TurtleWatch Walker!\n\n\nJoin us online on the 20th of November for Watergum’s TurtleWatch Induction! \nAs we’ve entered the turtle season\, this induction is a great way to gain experience and learn the following components\, which are essential to participate in the 2024/25 TurtleWatch Gold Coast program. \n \nEvent Topics: \n\nGeneral turtle education\nTurtle ID and patterns\nHow to measure turtles to collect data\nTurtleWatch Data entry\n\n \nKey Details: \n\nDate: Tuesday\, November 19th\nTime: 6pm-7:30pm EST\nPlatform: Teams (no download required)\n\n \nREGISTER to get the link to the online meeting. \nPlease cancel if you are not able to join us so we can give your spot to someone else. \nFor more information email us at turtlewatch@watergum.org \nThis program is a collaboration between Sea World Foundation and Watergum Community Inc. \nThis program is proudly supported by the City of Gold Coast\, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/online-turtlewatch-induction-turtlewatch-gold-coast-2/
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SUMMARY:Cane Toad Control Webinar and Citizen Science Induction - Gold Coast
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\nCane toads are unfortunately common across Gold Coast where they cause declines in native wildlife\, poison domestic pets and have negative impacts on our local agricultural industries. Come along to our webinar 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 Thursday\, 28th October 2024 at 6.00pm to 8.00pm (AEST) 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 \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/. \n \nIf you have questions about the event\, please contact Watergum at canetoads@watergum.org or 07 2103 5796. \n \nProudly supported by the City of Gold Coast\, Catchment and Citizen Science Grants Program.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/cane-toad-control-webinar-and-citizen-science-induction-gold-coast/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20241130T093000
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SUMMARY:Nest Box Neighbours: Building Backyard Habitats
DESCRIPTION:Looking to create wildlife-friendly spaces in your yard? Come along to build a nest box for your furry or feathered wildlife neighbours.\n\n\nGet ready for a hands-on session where you’ll get the opportunity to learn how to build\, install\, monitor and maintain nest boxes for hollow-dependent wildlife. \nMany Australian wildlife rely on tree hollows for a safe place to shelter\, nest and protect their young. When natural hollows aren’t available\, nest boxes offer an alternative hollow for our wildlife neighbours. \nEach group will be provided with materials and guided through the assembly of a nest box to install in your garden. This event is a great opportunity to contribute to habitat conservation in your backyard. \n \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU REGISTER: \n\nThis event is designed for adults and families.\nRecommended for ages 6 years and older with parent/guardian supervision.\nThis is an indoor event.\nYou must register and secure a ticket for all people attending. Spaces are limited – each session is set to a maximum capacity.\nDetailed event information will be sent to the email address provided upon registering.\n\n \nINFORMATION FOR THE DAY OF THE EVENT: \n\nPlease arrive 15 minutes before the start of the event to check in.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/nest-box-neighbours-building-backyard-habitats-2/
LOCATION:Bethania Community Centre\, 88-118 Station Road\, Bethania\, QLD 4205\, Bethania\, 4205\, AU
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