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If you haven't already signed up to our upcoming PlatypusWatch induction then it's not too late! 💦

Learn about all things platypus from history, to breeding cycles, habitat, feeding and more. Become a PlatypusWatch member and help us record important data on these incredible species.

Registration is free, just click the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/platypus-education-and-induction-session-tickets-170075078137

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This week at Watergum 🌿

🐸 If you're in Logan or the Tweed Shire then come along to learn about all things toad control at our events this week!

🦎 If you're on the Gold Coast then come say hi to us at the NaturallyGC Wildlife Fest this weekend!

Tuesday 16th Nov - Logan cane toad information session
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cane-toad-tadpole-trapping-information-session-registration-170262992193

Thursday 18th Nov - Tweed Shire community cane toad busting
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/204155333097

Saturday 20th Nov - NaturallyGC World Wildlife Day
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/naturallygc-wildlife-fest-tickets-160896705377

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Come and celebrate the diversity of our Gold Coast fauna with World Wildlife Day on Saturday, 20th Nov. 🦉🐊🦘🐋

Watergum will be there among with many other great educational and interactive stalls!

We will have our waterbug station set up for people to help spot and identify these fascinating macroinvertibrates. This is also an awesome opportunity to find out about all our programs that you can get involved in including: TurtleWatch, PlatypusWatch, Seagrass, Waterbugs, Water Monitoring and Cane Toads.

We can't wait to see you there!

Don’t forget to register as places are limited.
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/naturallygc-wildlife-fest-tickets-160896705377

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Join Tallebudgera Valley Nature-Culture Alliance for a morning of ecological exploration, art making and a bite of lunch, on Saturday Nov 20.

Be a part of the "Understories" - Landcare led Bushfire Project and help survey wet sclerophyll ecological communities to learn about managing the natural environment for bushfire mitigation in Tallebudgera Valley. You will also get to make a botanical print scarf using the flora of the Valley.

Register for free through the link below, numbers are limited:
https://www.talleyvalleynica.com/event-details/understories-botanical-exploration-and-printing-2021-11-20-08-00

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Australia’s frogs need your help! 🐸📱

More than 240 frog species are under threat from environmental degradation. You can help Frog ID save them by taking part in the fourth annual FrogID Week, 12-21 November 2021. This event is run by

To join in, all you need to do is download the free FrogID app on your phone and simply record and upload the sounds of frog calls around you.

The Australian Museum’s research team will assess these recordings to further understand the impacts of environmental degradation, wildlife disease and climate change.

For more info check out the FrogID website:
www.frogid.net.au

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Tweed Toad Busters! 🔦🐸

Our first in-person event is happening on Thursday the 18th of November. We can't wait to meet you all and work together as a community to impact cane toad numbers in the Tweed Shire!

This is a great opportunity to meet some fellow eager toad busters in your area and learn skills you can use in your own gardens.

For all the details and to register follow the link below ⬇
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/watergum-cane-toads-tweed-toad-busters-tickets-204155333097

Please make sure you are aware of the current Covid-19 restrictions in NSW before registering.

This event is supported by the Tweed Shire Council.

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This week at Watergum 🌿

🐨 The Scenic Rim Regional Council in Duck Creek Rd has been postponed due to the rainy weather. Please stay tuned for the rescheduled date.

🐸 Have you been out toad busting in your community? Make sure to upload your data here: https://watergum.org/toad-busting-database/

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Would you like to learn more about one of Australia's most iconic species? 💦

If you haven't already been inducted or fancy a refresher then come along to our PlatypusWatch induction in Logan on the 16th of November.

You will learn about platypus history, life cycle, habitat, behaviours, threats and how to become a volunteer surveyor at Watergum!

Register by clicking the link below ⬇️
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/platypus-education-and-induction-session-tickets-170075078137

This event is supported by Logan City Council.

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Cane toad tadpole trapping is finally coming to Logan residents! 🐸

This short session will teach you everything you need to know about cane toads, tadpole trapping and how you can get involved to make a difference.

Logan residents will be eligible to receive a FREE tadpole trap and lures, curtesy of Logan City Council!

Spaces are limited so make sure to register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/cane-toad-tadpole-trapping-information-session-registration-170262992193

This event is supported by Logan City Council.

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TurtleWatch season has officially begun!

Follow the link below to check out our online classroom! There you can learn the importance of turtle conservation, and how you can help by monitoring our Gold Coast beaches.

https://watergum.org/courses/turtle-watch-induction/

Log your turtle walk data here - https://watergum.org/turtlewatch/

Reach out to us on at turtlewatch@watergum.org if you have any questions.

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