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Another sneak peak of some of our amazing BioBlitz 2022 survey leaders! 👀🐛

In 2022 we will be exploring the incredible Numinbah Valley, surveying exclusive sites with experts in the field.

Don’t forget to register as an early bird for exclusive access to tickets before they go on general sale. Follow the link to register now: https://airtable.com/shrsKJi079o0rzNvh

Check out the Numinbah Valley BioBlitz details here: https://watergum.org/gold-coast-bioblitz/

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This week at Watergum 🌿

Summer holidays are here! Have you signed up the little ones for our kids workshops this week? There’s only a few spaces left so click the links below to register now.

🌼 Gold Coast - Wednesday Dec 15

Platypus: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/naturallygc-mysterious-life-of-a-platypus-tickets-156019593805

Waterbugs: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/naturallygc-waterbug-detectives-tickets-156022219659

🌼 Logan - Tuesday Dec 14

Waterbugs: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/waterbugs-fun-with-watergum-kids-workshop-tickets-170073342947

Frogs: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/froggy-fun-with-watergum-kids-workshop-tickets-168678240157

🐸 Tweed Toad Busting is on again this Thursday in Banora Point! This will be a fun session to teach you the skills you need for toad busting as well as meet other like-minded people from your community.

Register via link below to come along:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/218942271227

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It's turtle nesting season! Are you ready for early mornings and citizen science fun in the name of turtle conservation?!

Tweed members!

Come and join us next Thursday 16th December at Banora Point for a community toad busting session. Learn all about cane toad control and get some tips on how to set-up your own neighbourhood group.

Grab your buckets and gloves and bring the family along!

Register your place using the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/218942271227

This session is sponsored by the Tweed Shire Council.

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📣 BioBlitz Announcement 📣

Sign up now to be an early bird! ⬇️
https://airtable.com/shrsKJi079o0rzNvh

Due to Covid restrictions we have had to move the BioBlitz 2022 ticket release date to January. You can sign up now as an early bird to be notified first when tickets become available and gain exclusive access to tickets before they are release for general sale. This gives you the opportunity to secure your spot on your favourite survey!

In the meantime, here's a sneak peak into some of the amazing survey leaders who will be guiding you through the wonders of Numinbah Valley.

Stay up to date by checking out the website here: https://watergum.org/gold-coast-bioblitz/

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The holidays are almost here & we have some fun kids workshops coming up for all the little nature lovers! 🐛🐞

There’s something for everyone, from platypus to frogs to waterbugs. Kids will learn something new while getting involved with fun hands on activities. Register for free now to secure your spot!

Gold Coast - Wednesday Dec 15
Platypus: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/naturallygc-mysterious-life-of-a-platypus-tickets-156019593805

Waterbugs: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/naturallygc-waterbug-detectives-tickets-156022219659

Logan - Tuesday Dec 14
Waterbugs: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/waterbugs-fun-with-watergum-kids-workshop-tickets-170073342947

Frogs: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/froggy-fun-with-watergum-kids-workshop-tickets-168678240157

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Another BioBlitz update!

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RELEASED! 🌿

Due to the latest COVID situation we are going postpone ticket sales to early January!

Thank you to Queensland Science Meaghan Scanlon MP Glenn TOZER for Mudgeeraba & Hinterland (Division 9) for supporting our event this year as well as all our amazing survey leaders!

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This week at Watergum 🌿

🦎 We are getting very excited for the 2022 BioBlitz! Tickets will be on sale very soon so stay tuned. This is the perfect Christmas gift for your nature loving friends and family! Look out for the announcement of our survey leaders this week too.

🐸 We are also launching The Great Cane Toad Bust! This is a national incentive to encourage community cane toad control activities. Did you know that each female cane toad can produce up to 70,000 babies a year? Through toad busting activities we can remove fertile adults from the environment before they have an opportunity to breed!

Everyone get involved!

For more info: https://watergum.org/greatcanetoadbust/

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Check out this awesome action shot captured by one of our cane toad members!

Yet another native Australian underdog, Purple Swamphen, fighting back against the invasive cane toads!

Isn't it interesting how it's the ibis, keelback snake, rakali, crows, swamphens etc, who are learning to predate the cane toads... These animals are often overlooked and under appreciated but they are the ones learning to adapt and overcome invasive species!

So next time you see any of these animals just remember the good work they're doing to help fight the cane toad battle.

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We are so excited to announce our BioBlitz 2022 taking place in Numinbah Valley on Feb 4-6! 🔎🌿🦋🦉

You can expect a weekend full of environmental surveys, workshops, fun activities & connecting with like-minded people.

We’ve also introduced kids surveys this year - smaller, interactive walks for the little ones.

This is the perfect holiday gift for your nature-loving friends and family. Tickets will be released very soon so stay tuned!

Or perhaps you would like to volunteer and help out at next year's event, for a behind the scenes look at what goes into running a BioBlitz. There are lots of positions available, please fill out the expression of interest form below to get involved 🙌 🌿
https://form.jotform.com/213288805367868

To keep up to date, follow the event page here: https://fb.me/e/2Qqv0A9dy

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