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SUMMARY:Scenic Rim - Koala Community Forum
DESCRIPTION:The community koala scat project unveiled! Join us for an insightful event featuring speakers and interactive displays\n\n\nDiscover the Conservation Efforts for Koalas in the Scenic Rim! \nJoin us for an insightful event featuring guest speakers and interactive displays dedicated to koala conservation but most importantly: The community koala scat project unveiled! \n \nGuest Speakers: \n\nScenic Rim Officers – Hear about results from the koala scat project\nOWAD Representatives – hear more results from the koala scat project\, and the importance of our koalas in the Scenic Rim.\nDr Sean FitzGibbon (UQ) – Renowned koala ecologist highlighting findings from Fassifern\nWatergum – Presenting their work on koala habitat restoration in the region.\n\nExplore Informative Stalls: \nVisit displays by local organisations involved in koala conservation and habitat restoration\, and learn more about how you can get involved. Find out what happened with your koala scat. \n \nEnjoy afternoon tea and connect with experts to discuss all things koalas\, learn about the scat collection you have been a part of and don’t miss this opportunity to learn how you can support koala conservation in the Scenic Rim.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/scenic-rim-koala-community-forum/
LOCATION:Boonah Cultural Centre\, 3 High Street\, Boonah\, QLD 4310\, Boonah\, 4310\, AU
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250302T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250302T110000
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SUMMARY:TurtleWatch Clean Up Australia Day
DESCRIPTION:We’ll kick things off with a terrific TurtleTalk about exciting new TurtleWatch projects  and then roll up our sleeves for a Clean Up.\n\n\nWe’re making great strides towards supporting sea turtle conservation and light reduction efforts on the Gold Coast through our TurtleWatch Program and TurtleWalk for Good fundraising initiative. To keep the momentum going\, we’d love to invite you to a special Clean Up event that will be both fun and impactful! \nWe’ll kick things off with a terrific TurtleTalk\, hear about some exciting new projects in our TurtleWatch Program and then roll up our sleeves for a Clean Up to help keep our beaches and ocean safe for these incredible creatures. \nYou will find us down Seaworld Drive\, Main Beach at Philip Park\, opposite Sea World.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/turtlewatch-clean-up-australia-day/
LOCATION:Philip Park\, Seaworld Drive\, Main Beach\, QLD 4217\, Main Beach\, 4217\, AU
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250305T180000
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SUMMARY:PlatypusWatch Online Induction
DESCRIPTION:Complete the PlatypusWatch induction to learn everything you need to know about the unique platypus and how to survey them correctly.\n\n\nPlatypusWatch has been monitoring Gold Coast platypus populations for over 12 years with the help of hundreds of Gold Coast volunteers. The data collected helps us to monitor their behaviour\, their reponse to potential threats such as urban development and extrememe weather events\, and provides us with an early warning system. \n \nThis workshop will educate you on platypus history\, their fascinating biology and some of their most significant threats. You will also be taught how to correctly identify a platypus and the proper methodology for platypus surveying. \n \nOnce you have completed this induction you can join the PlatypusWatch family and join us in surveying platypus twice annually accross the Gold Coast\, as well contribute to our daily  Platypus365 Project. \n \nThis event will take place online\, please register your attendance so we know how many to expect and we hope to see you at one of our surveys soon! \n \nPlatypusWatch is supported and funded by the City of Gold Coast.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/platypuswatch-online-induction-2/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250314T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250314T210000
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SUMMARY:Park after Dark: Frog Spotting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night-time adventure for World Frog Day 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. \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 families.\nRecommended for ages 12 years and older with parent/guardian supervision.\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 2.5 hours – moderate fitness required.\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 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-2/
LOCATION:Daisy Hill Conservation Park\, Daisy Hill Road\, Daisy Hill\, QLD 4127\, Daisy Hill\, 4127\, AU
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250329T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250329T113000
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SUMMARY:Koala Community Planting Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun community tree planting and learn how to identify and treat weeds!\n\n\nWe are excited to announce a community tree planting day and Weed ID workshop at Fassifern on March 29th on behalf of Scenic Rim Regional Council. This planting will help improve the resilience of the green space in Fassifern and will see us plant a Koala fodder farm! \n \nIf you’re looking to get your hands dirty\, meet others and contribute in a positive way to the local environment… this is the tree planting for you! \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. \n \nEvent details \n29 March 2025 \n9:00am till 11:30am \nFassifern Pioneer Graves \nFamily friendly event \n \nEvent program \n9:00AM – Site demonstration \n9:30AM – Weed ID and control & planting demonstration \n10:00AM – Koala Community Tree planting \n \nPlease be prepared for the tree planting 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 \nParking: Parking is limited around the area. \n \nPlease note by registering your attendance this helps with planning and record keeping for each field day \n \nThis event is run in conjunction with Scenic Rim Regional Council.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/koala-community-planting-day/
LOCATION:Fassifern Pioneer Graves\, Muller Road\, Fassifern\, QLD 4309\, Fassifern\, 4309\, AU
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20250330T080000
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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\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 restore habitat corridors linking Springbrook and Lamington National Parks\, and improve water quality within the Nerang River Catchment. \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 16\,000 native tube stock to the project and we are looking to grow this number even further in 2025! \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 2025. \n \nAfterwards\, 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. \n \nNVEEC P&C’s Numinbah- Holding Tight project is made possible by the generous support from Seqwater\, our principal project partner.
URL:https://watergum.org/event/holding-tight-linking-springbrook-and-lamington-national-park-4/
LOCATION:Gold Coast Model Flying Club\, Nerang Murwilumbah Road\, Nerang Murwillumbah Road\, Natural Bridge\, QLD 4211\, Natural Bridge\, 4211\, AU
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